Over the years the Bentley Blower has been popular with both die-cast and plastic kit manufacturers. Everyone from Airfix to Franklin Mint has had a version available. Additionally, scales from 1:76 to 1:12 are represented. So how does the Oxford models 1:76 scale model fair?
The prototype Bentley Blower
The first 4.5 litre Bentley cars appeared in 1927 and were fitted with various body styles. At the time a race win made for a good marketing boost. Hence the 4.5 lire was given a racing body and supecharger.
The Bentley Blower was developed from the Bentley 4.5 litre car, to win at le Mans. Consequently, The car won the 500-mile endurance race at Brooklands in 1929, with a top speed of 137mph.
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Bentley Blower Models and kits
Minichamps Bentley Blower
Diecast models of The Bentley Blower have been produced by several manufacturers. Minichamps have a 1:43 scale and 1:18 scale version.
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The Minichamps 1:18 blower has spectacular detail
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The Franklin Mint Bentley Blower
For around £200 you could have a spectacular 1:24 scale Blower from Franklin Mint.
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The Spark 1:18 Bentley Blower
Perhaps the most expensive version of the Blower was produced by Spark, at £249.
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Plastic Kits
Airfix Bentley Blower kits
Various plastic kits of the Blower have been produced, one of the earliest was the Airfix 1:32 scale version, issued in the 1960s.
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The Airfix 1:12 scale blower kit is still available for About £100
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The Revell 1:24 scale Bentley Blower
Revell also produced a 1:24 scale blower for around £40.
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The Heller Bentley Blower
Finally, Heller produces another 1:24 scale version for around £30.
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The Oxford models Bentley Blower.
The Oxford models version is a lovely little thing. The body and wings are die-cast metal while the radiator and wheels are plastic. Wheel spokes are represented by painted embossing on clear plastic. This looks fine at this scale.
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The number on the radiator is well printed. Even the mascot is present. Dashboard dials are present but are not detailed.
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The rear lights are picked out in red.
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Conclussion
There is a remarkable amount of detail for such a small scale, including minuscule hub caps and bonnet belts. For the price, you cannot go wrong.