Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Rather than repeating the catalog description for Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72, this guide turns the scale model aircraft listing into a decision record. It explains how the Oxford Diecast item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.

The record that separates this item

• Exact product: Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72
• Brand or vendor: Oxford Diecast
• Product type: Scale Model Aircraft
• SKU or catalog key: F977-AC088
• Scale stated in the record: 1:72
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $52.59 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1:72 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. For this record, F977-AC088 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

The source description says: “Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft "Anton Dmitrievich Yakimenko 150th Guards Fighter Regiment T/N 360" USSR "Oxford Aviation" Series. This Oxford Diecast diecast model is offered in 1:72 scale (item AC088). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Oxford Diecast Scale: 1:72 Item number: AC088 Features and finish Detailing: exterior. Display stand included. Body features: no opening panels. Packaging: sealed manufacturer packaging. Construction: diecast metal with plastic components. Approximate size: L-4.5, W-4.75, H-1.125 inches. Construction: diecast metal and plastic. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. Browse related collections Oxford Diecast Models & Collectibles · 1:72 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Diecast Model Aircraft &…” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

The category-specific decision

For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72, the exact photo set and SKU F977-AC088 are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.

Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.

Where similar listings differ

Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.

Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.

What to inspect in the product images

Review all 3 available images in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and SKU F977-AC088.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Identity: title, vendor and SKU F977-AC088 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Diecast Model Airplanes & Military Aircraft · Oxford Diecast Models & Collectibles · Yakovlev Scale Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits

Cataloging and project notes

A useful record for Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72 includes the original URL, SKU F977-AC088, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.

Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.

Gift considerations

As a gift, Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.

What buyers commonly need to confirm

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with F977-AC088, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.

What does this guide intentionally avoid?

It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Completing the evidence trail

To close the record for Yakovlev Yak 3 Fighter Aircraft | Oxford Diecast 1:72, pair SKU F977-AC088 with the live image and the stated vendor, Oxford Diecast. The listing classifies it as Scale Model Aircraft. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.

Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.