1/144 Atlas Editions DieCast Amiot 351 on eBay (end time 22-Jan-10 18:53:42 GMT)

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Type:	Aeroplane	Scale:	1/144
	--	Material:	White Metal
Brand:	Atlas	Year of Release:	--
Packaging:	--	Condition:	--

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Atlas Die-Cast 1/144 Scale Aircraft - WWII Amiot 351 Bomber - French Armée de l'Air .

This is your opportunity to own a highly collectible 1/144 die-cast replica of this famous aircaft from the Atlas Military Giants of the Sky Series.

This superb pre-painted and assembled die-cast model from the Military Giants of the Sky series requires only installation of the undercarriage to complete. These are a simple push fit. The model also has an optional and attractive heavy duty black plastic flying display stand bearing the name of the aircraft in silver.

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Historical Information

The Amiot 351 was one of a series of fast, twin-engined bombers which fought with the Armée de l'Air in limited numbers during the Battle of France.

Derived from the Amiot 341 mail-carrier, the Amiot 340 prototype was involved in a propaganda misinformation flight to Berlin in August of 1938 to convince the Germans that the French employed modern bombers. Though 130 machines were ordered by the French government that year, production delays and ordered modifications ensured that September 1939 saw no delivered aircraft. Eventually, the ordered number of this very modern aircraft reached 830, though ultimately only eighty machines were received by the Air Ministry. The main variant was the twin-tailed 351.

The Amiot 351 was planned to mount 1 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine gun in nose and ventral positions and 1x 20 mm Hispano-Suiza HS.404 cannon in the dorsal position. Due to various technical issues with the armament installation, many aircraft went to operational units with only a single light machine gun in the dorsal position.

In May 1940, though 200 were in the final stages of construction, only 35 were ready for flight. This situation was exacerbated by the fact that the Amiot 351/354 was constructed in three separate factories, two of which were later bombed by the Germans. On May 16, 1940, the several Amiot 351/354 carried out armed reconnaissance missions over Maastricht in the Netherlands - the first combat mission conducted by planes of this type.

By June, the Amiot 351/354 was also delivered for GB I/34 and GB II/34, neither ever flying them in combat. At that time, all Amiot 351/354 were based on the northern front. Three had been lost in combat, 10 in training accidents. All aircraft were ordered to evacuate to Africa on June 17, 37 surviving the trip. As their numbers were too few to effectively engage the Italians, the planes were sent back to Metropolitan France and their groupes disbanded in August 1940.

Five Amiot 351/354 continued to be used as a mail carriers after the Battle of France. Four Amiot 351/354 were commandeered by the Luftwaffe as transports, two found service in the 1./KG200 special service geschwader.

Engines were taken for use with the Messerschmitt Me 323.

Information source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiot_351

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DETAILED INFORMATION

The model measures approximately 100 mm in length with a wing span of 150 mm (4.0" x 5.9").

It is mint and boxed in a tailor-made vacum formed polystyrene box with clear plastic cover. The box measures 155mm x 155mm x 40mm overall and weighs approx 150 grams including the model. It will be shipped in a strong custom made cardboard box with additional foam / polystyrene inserts to prevent movement and ensure safe transport.

If you are unhappy with this model I will gladly refund / replace as appropriate.

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POSTAGE AND PACKAGING

The postage of large die cast models such as this can only be combined with other similar sized items. When combining purchases of this model with any other item, please await invoice for precise postage costs.

Der Postversand von solchen großen und schweren Metallmodellen wie diesem, kann nur mit anderen Artikeln mit ähnlicher Größe kombiniert werden. Beim Kauf dieses Modells und zusätzlichen Artikeln, warten Sie bitte die Rechnung ab, um die genauen Versandkosten zu ermitteln.

UK : £3.00 for this model.

EEC: £4.00 for this model.

Outside EEC: £5.00 for this model.

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Typical delivery time: 1 day in UK / 3 to 7 days outside UK, but depending on location.

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Payments must be received within 7 days of purchase.

For maximnum combined postage discount, after completing all of your purchases please await or request invoice after purchasing.
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Item location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Payments must be received within 7 days. I accept bank transfer of Euros and Krona from EC countries, otherwise payments must be in £UK and be completed within 7 days of purchase. I also accept PayPal, personal cheques, or UK and Canadian Postal Orders.