H.M.S. Victorious
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1959
- First catalogue reference
- F401S in 1st Edition (1962)
- Box Type 3 artist
- William Howard Jarvis
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Description
H.M.S. Victorious – Airfix kit F401S, first issued in 1959, Series 4, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1962 to 2010. Later renumbered 04201-3, 9 04201, 904201, 4201, A04201.
In order to produce a model in keeping with the tradition of this great ship, the Airfix Construction kit for the H.M.S. "Victorious" contains no less than 94 parts. The completed model measures 15 1/2 inches in length and includes not only accurate structual detail but also "Scimitar", "Sea Vixen"' and "Sky Raider" Aircraft. The parts are moulded in battleship grey and the armour which consists of twelve 3 inch guns, six 40 mm. Bofors and four 3-pounders, is all faithfully reproduced. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Victorious' from H.M.S. Victorious.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as HMS Victorious from HMS 'Victorious'.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 4 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1959 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | F401S |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 04201-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 04201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 04201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition | 904201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition | 4201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 4201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 4201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 4201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 4201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A04201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A04201 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A04201 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | William Howard Jarvis |
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