They seem to have been formed from the remains of the old Mettoy/Corgi concern and initially started making promotional/Days Gone van models. However, they now produce a range of models in a variety of scales (1:43, 1:76, and 1:148) with plenty of detail for the price.
As a for instance, I have a very nice 1:76 model of a Lotus Cortina from them, in traditional gren and white works colours, which I plan to replicate one of Jim Clark's cars with - it only really needs the racing numbers applied. I'll do a bit of research and do the same with what looks like an Alan Mann Cortina in red and gold.
These models would no doubt provide the basis for a fantastic diorama of a circuit - all at a 'railway scale', so the plants, figures, fences, etc. should be easy to sort out. There are also a wealth of non racing vehicles that would be found at say a 60s racing circuit in Britain - ambulances, police cars, petrol company vehicles, tractors. Even dustcarts and milkfloats, if you could justify their inclusion!
Oxford produce a monthly (more or less) catalogue, which in this edition has a 1:76 replica of Ian Appleyard's Jaguar XK120 - NUB 120, with a RRP of £3.49.
In 1:43 scale the models are fantastic, and compare in quality with those from say Minichamps, particularly when the price is taken into account (under £20 generally for the cars, and sometimes £10 or even £5 for the vans). No racing models in this scale yet though.
The company also seem receptive for ideas for subjects to model, and ask their customers for suggestions on a regular basis.
Sorry if this sounds like an advert, but I really like this company's products.
If you Google "Oxford Diecast" you can even visit their website and shop online.
Edited by Mansell4PM, 08 January 2010 - 11:02.
