New Oxford 1:72nd Scale Releases Announced

[Epap]

Here's a DAF thread with a picture of the Oxford I-16, as shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair----just scroll down. It's white, not gray, but that may not be the case with the production version:


http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/showt ... hp?t=24310

[aferguson]

i can't see it....have to be a member to even view threads.

[Epap]

OK. Here it is, AF:

[aferguson]

thanks Epap.......looks decent....although is the windscreen too big and wierd?

[Epap]

My thoughts, exactly, AF. This may be a rip-off of the IXO I-16, which also had an outsized windscreen.

[aferguson]

Can't remember if i mentioned this. The three Chinese AF Polikarpov I-16 Ratas being released by Oxford are out and they do have Chinese AF markings on the wings (they were originally shown in prototype form without these markings). They are only available at some retailers, so it may be a limited relese of some kind. I just picked up white 72 because i liked the looks of it the best....wasn't really sure which one to go for, really.

It might be a good idea to pick them up, sooner than later if interested.


http://www.norton.co.uk/search/polikarpov

[Epap]

Aikens has the Chinese I-16s listed for a late July availability, AF.

[aferguson]

UK based sellers have them now, have had them for a couple of weeks actually. Jumblies, KH Norton for two but they don't seem to be as widely released as other Oxfords.

[aferguson]

the next DH4 being released by Oxford (Jan 2016) looks like it's coming with bombs...seem to be just peaking out from under the right wing bottom in the pic. If so, that's a cool addition by Oxford. The squadron was a light bomber squadron, so it makes sense.

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/OD-AD006


I hope Oxford does a nightfighter (home defence) Bristol Fighter at some point. They had nice dark grey camo and low viz markings (white removed from roundels and tailflash)....would make for a pretty cool model.

http://kpmpresov.host.sk/kam/bif4.jpg

http://kpmpresov.host.sk/kam/bif5.jpg

[aferguson]

Found a pic of the upcoming swedish/finnish glatiator on skis. Looks like the skis are 'in flight' position but i am wondering if the'll pivot for display on the ground as well. Underside looks like it's going to be painted blue as it should be, although this picture only has tiny patches of blue on the underside of the model.

Keen on getting this one.


http://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/72/AC056 ... 01940.html

[aferguson]

received the latest Oxford DH4 model today, AD006 and as I hoped it comes with bombs. 2 x 112 pound bombs under each wing. Very cool.

[aferguson]

Oxford's latest release is a P-47D razorback from 352 FG, 1943. I like this release; a nice early-ish bomber escort. Makes a nice change from the usual barrage of fighter bomber P-47s. This one is interesting in that it actually has topless nose art. Tiny in 1/72 but still discernable. Good for Oxford.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OXFORD-1-72-AC0 ... SwLpdW-plv

[aferguson]

wow, never mind. Oxford made a mess of this one:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/OD-AC063