Auster 6 “Antarctic”
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1958
- First catalogue reference
- 1416 in 1st Edition (1962)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Instruction Sheets
Description
Auster 6 "Antarctic" – Airfix kit 1416, first issued in 1958, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1962 to 2007. Later renumbered 103, 01023-6, 1023.
The ability to land and take off in restricted space equip this aircraft for many different uses. This Airfix kit version is of the type used on Antarctic expeditions and it differs from the standard Auster in that it has additional fuel capacity and a more elaborate radio and direction-finding equipment; very necessary for this type of work. It has a maximum speed of 123 miles per hour and is powered by a De Havilland Gipsy Major engine. This fully detailed kit contains 39 different parts. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Auster 'Antarctic' from Auster 6 "Antarctic".
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Auster Antarctic from Auster 'Antarctic'.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1958 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1416 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1416 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1416 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1416 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 103 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 103 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 103 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 103 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 103 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01023-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01023-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01023-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01023-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 1023 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition | 1023 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition | 1023 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition | 1023 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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