8th Army
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1971
- First catalogue reference
- 1805 in 8th Edition (1970)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Brian Knight
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Description
8th Army – Airfix kit 1805, first issued in 1971, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1970 to 2010. Later renumbered 51456-7, 51556, A02707.
A series of large scale (1/32nd) soldiers from Airfix. Each set contains 29 soldiers in various combat positions. Because of the large scale there is a wealth of detail on these models. Each one can be painted to your own specifications for extra realism. – Taken from the 8th edition catalogue (1970)
14th edition catalogue (1977), listed as British 8th Army from 8th Army.
The Military Series of 32nd scale figures is now available in 'Super' packs containing an average of 29 figures, or the new 'Standard' packs of 14 figures. – Taken from the 15th edition catalogue (1978)
Super – 51456-7
Standard – 51556-6
1987 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1971 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 1805 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 1805 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 51456-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 51556 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 51556 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 51556 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 51556 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A02707 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A02707 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Brian Knight |
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