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Oxford Diecast – 1:72 Twin Beech G-BKGM Bristol Airways (1952)

SKU: OXF 72BE001

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This 1:72 scale diecast model of the American trainer and utility aircraft from the late 1930s brings with it the current adventures of a British couple who purchased this particular ‘Twin Beech’ to travel the lesser known world using the aircraft. Not only that but they are also flying as part of their explorations, a hot air balloon.

The Beechcraft Model 18 was a 6-11 seater, twin engine, low wing, tail-wheel light aircraft manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita , Kansas., where it enjoyed continuous production from 1937 to 1969, during which time over 9000 were manufactured. It was sold worldwide for both civilian and military use, where its capabilities were endless. Users included the USAAF, US Navy, RAF and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Racing ahead to the 1990s, off-the-wall world travellers, Phil and Allie Dunnington, both experienced commercial balloon experts from the UK were looking for a suitable means of transport, as well as their balloon, to take on the challenge of accessing remoter locations across the world. In 2014 and thanks to a family legacy, Phil purchased G-BKGM, a 10 seater Twin Beech decorated in Bristol Airways livery, which had been built originally in 1952 for the Royal Canadian Air Force. From then until the winter of 2016/17, and with the help of an experienced South African bush pilot John Herbert, they spent the time preparing for an initial journey from Bristol to Toronto. Their journey is well documented through social media. They achieved their goal and as you are reading this, they are well on their way from Canada, down through South and Central America and the Caribbean. By Oxford Diecast

Dimensions 14.4 × 20.2 × 11.8 cm
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72BE001

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Understanding Scale

The scale of a model is its size as a proportion to the real-life item. For instance, a 1:18 scale model means that every 1 unit of measurement on the model equals 18 units on the real item. If you divide the real item's size by 18, you'd get the size of the 1:18 model. Please note that models can vary slightly in size, as not all real-life items, like cars or planes, have the same dimensions.

Model Cars:

  • 1:12 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
  • 1:18 scale: ~25 cm or 10 inches
  • 1:24 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
  • 1:43 scale: ~10 cm or 4 inches
  • 1:64 scale: ~7 cm or 2.75 inches
  • 1:76 scale: ~6 cm or 2.3 inches

Model Trucks:

  • 1:12 scale: ~75 cm or 29.5 inches
  • 1:18 scale: ~50 cm or 19.7 inches
  • 1:24 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
  • 1:43 scale: ~21 cm or 8.3 inches
  • 1:64 scale: ~14 cm or 5.5 inches
  • 1:76 scale: ~12 cm or 4.7 inches

Model Bikes:

  • 1:6 scale: ~30 cm or 12 inches
  • 1:10 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
  • 1:12 scale: ~15 cm or 6 inches

Model Trains:

  • HO scale (1:87): ~22 cm or 8.7 inches
  • N scale (1:160): ~12 cm or 4.7 inches
  • O scale (1:48): ~38 cm or 15 inches

Model Airplanes:

Fighter Jets:

  • 1:72 scale: ~20 cm or 7.9 inches
  • 1:100 scale: ~14 cm or 5.5 inches
  • 1:144 scale: ~10 cm or 3.9 inches
  • 1:200 scale: ~7 cm or 2.8 inches

Civilian Aircraft:

  • 1:72 scale: ~40 cm or 15.7 inches
  • 1:100 scale: ~28 cm or 11 inches
  • 1:144 scale: ~20 cm or 7.9 inches
  • 1:200 scale: ~14 cm or 5.5 inches

Model Ships:

  • 1:144 scale: ~150 cm or 59 inches
  • 1:350 scale: ~62 cm or 24.4 inches
  • 1:700 scale: ~31 cm or 12.2 inches

Model Tanks:

  • 1:16 scale: ~97 cm or 38.2 inches
  • 1:35 scale: ~44 cm or 17.3 inches
  • 1:72 scale: ~22 cm or 8.7 inches

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    Oxford Diecast - 1:72 Twin Beech G-BKGM Bristol Airways (1952)
    £34.95