HMS Hood
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1973
- First catalogue reference
- 02701-2 in 11th Edition (1974)
- Box Type 4 artist
- Roy Cross
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Description
HMS Hood – Airfix kit 02701-2, first issued in 1973, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1974 to 1980. Later renumbered 02230-5.
HMS Hood. A new series of clip-together "Waterline" models that will give modellers and "wargamers" the opportunity to re-enact on a flat sea-like surface famous sea battles and encounters. – Taken from the 11th edition catalogue (1974)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Hood' from HMS Hood.
Additional information
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1973 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 02701-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 02701-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 02230-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 02230-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 02230-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 02230-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 02230-5 |
| Artist on Box Type 4 | Roy Cross |
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