Scharnhorst
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1964
- First catalogue reference
- F406S in 3rd Edition (1964)
- Box Type 3 artist
- William Howard Jarvis
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Description
Scharnhorst – Airfix kit F406S, first issued in 1964, Series 4, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1964 to 1992. Later renumbered 04206-8, 9 04206, 4206.
159 accurately scaled parts assemble into a superbly detailed reproduction of the famous German battleship Scharnhorst. Finished model measures 15 inches long and has rotating turrets with elevating guns. – Taken from the 3rd edition catalogue (1964)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as 'Scharnhorst' from Scharnhorst.
1988 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as Scharnhorst from 'Scharnhorst'.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 4 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1964 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | F406S |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 04206-8 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 04206 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 4206 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 4206 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 4206 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 4206 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | William Howard Jarvis |
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