Fort Sahara
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1969
- First catalogue reference
- 1684 in 6th Edition (1968)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Andrew Prewett
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Description
Fort Sahara – Airfix kit 1684, first issued in 1969, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1968 to 1995. Later renumbered 09701-3, 40701-4, 6701.
This snap-together fort comes complete with ready-to-paint )) scale figures of Arabs and french Foreign Legionaries. The set makes up with authentic battle scenes between these traditional enemies. Fort and figures available separately. – Taken from the 6th edition catalogue (1968)
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as Sahara Set from Fort Sahara.
1995 edition catalogue, listed as Fort Sahara from Sahara Set.
Additional information
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1969 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 1684 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 1684 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 1684 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 1684 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 09701-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 09701-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 09701-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 40701-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 6701 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 6701 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 6701 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Andrew Prewett |
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