{"product_id":"skymax-72sw005-1-72-supermarine-walrus-mk-i-l2185-712-sqn-hms-sheffield-1937","title":"Oxford 72SW005 1:72 Supermarine Walrus L2185 712 Sqn HMS Sheffield 1937","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxford 72SW005 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Supermarine Walrus L2185 of No. 712 Squadron, carried aboard HMS Sheffield in 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 712 Squadron operated ship-borne reconnaissance aircraft from Royal Navy cruisers. Its Walruses could be launched by catapult to observe naval movements, spot gunfire and maintain communications before alighting beside their parent ship for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by R.J. Mitchell, the Walrus combined an amphibious hull, pusher engine and folding wings for operation from warships and coastal bases. Its distinctive appearance and HMS Sheffield association make this a characterful display model for collectors of Fleet Air Arm and pre-war naval aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Aviation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72SW005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Walrus Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e L2185\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 712 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShip \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Sheffield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1937\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amphibious maritime reconnaissance aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative undercarriage configurations and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5\" or 19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll defects are shown with red arrows in the images for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront glazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A scratch-like mark is present on a plastic window panel. The remaining glazing is unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete. For the undercarriage-up and undercarriage-down display options, the wheels need to be carefully separated and transferred between the supplied mounting brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf wear is present, but the box remains in excellent overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence: what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections will be shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Aviation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57991099416958,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_7843.jpg?v=1792169534","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/skymax-72sw005-1-72-supermarine-walrus-mk-i-l2185-712-sqn-hms-sheffield-1937","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}