Description
Proudly bearing the greatest name in naval history, the battleship H.M.S. "Nelson" is accurately reproduced by Airfix in this 134 part kit. The 14 inch deck of this fine model is packed with authentic detail. The nine 16 inch guns, twelve 6 inch guns, all on rotating turrets, the Anti-Aircraft Guns, Whalers, Cutters and Launchers, even the carefully moulded anchor chains on the forward deck, they are all there plus a lot more to make this famous battleship a worthy addition to any collection. The H.M.S. "Nelson" was completed in 1927 and was one of the few pre-war Capital ships to remain in service until 1945. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Nelson' from H.M.S. Nelson.
1988 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as HMS Nelson from HMS 'Nelson'.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1961 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | F403S |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 04203-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2005 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2006 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2007 Edition | 4203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A04203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A04203 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A04203 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Jack Avery |
