Description
Here is the first of a new series, a 9 inch wing-span model of the Comet 4B. This Airfix kit has 48 parts and comes complete with British European Airways markings, attractive stand and a capsule of cement. The 4B is also in service with Olympic Airways making this version a possible alternative for the collector. The Comet 4B is powered by four Rolls-Royce Avon 525B turbo-jets giving a cruising speed of approximately 530 m.p.h. and a fully loaded maximum range of 2,240 miles. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
3rd edition catalogue (1964), recorded as a Series B kit.
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as De Havilland 'Comet' 4B from De Havilland Comet 4B.
7th edition catalogue (1969), recorded as a Series 3 kit.
8th edition catalogue (1970), recorded as a Series 2 kit.
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as de Havilland 'Comet' 4B from De Havilland 'Comet' 4B.
9th edition catalogue (1971), recorded as a Series 3 kit.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as de Havilland Comet 4B from de Havilland 'Comet' 4B.
1994 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as D.H. Comet 4B from de Havilland Comet 4B.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1961 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | SK500 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 03170-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 03170-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 03170-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 03170-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 03170-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 03170-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 4176 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 4176 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
