Saturn 1B
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1971
- First catalogue reference
- SK622 in 8th Edition (1970)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
- Box Type 16 artist
- Mike Trim
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Description
Saturn 1B – Airfix kit SK622, first issued in 1971, Series 6, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1970 to 2010. Later renumbered 06172-2, A06172.
Over 19 inches high on its display base, this model of the first American rocket to put a man into space features removable stages and a detailed command capsule with crew. – Taken from the 8th edition catalogue (1970)
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1971 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | SK622 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | SK622 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 06172-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 06172-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 06172-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 06172-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A06172 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Mike Trim |
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