Highlighting how difficult it can be to correctly badge a British Leyland product is the gorgeous little Sherpa by Oxford Diecast. The van itself had a long life, most of which was spent being built by a company who had a penchant for frequent corporate upheavals and changes of marque badging. Leyland, Morris, Freight Rover, Leyland DAF and finally LDV are all names which have graced this plucky parts special van and so modelling it must pose a problem when accuracy is required.
This era accurate British Rail Minibus version wears a W reg plate which would make it a Morris but Oxford have used its earlier chrome grille and Leyland badging so thats how I shall catalogue it even if it isn't actually quite right. Phew! LOL
The casting itself has been totally nailed here, that infamous narrow track body and BMC J4 panels have been captured beautifully and as ever for the scale, quality and detailing are top notch. This would look even better in 1/64 scale but alas its not something Oxford have really dabbled in yet though it might just be a blessing as the price of their 1/76 products has nearly doubled over the last four years! Bought recently from 2K Technologies. Mint and boxed.
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