St. Louis
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1973
- First catalogue reference
- 09257-1 in 10th Edition (1973)
- Box Type 4 artist
- Brian Knight
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Description
St. Louis – Airfix kit 09257-1, first issued in 1973, Series 9, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1973 to 1993. Later renumbered 9257.
This impressive French warship was built by the Dutch in 1626 and was one of five such ships bought by Cardinal Richelieu in an effort to modernise the French Navy. Displacing some 1200 tons and carrying 60 guns, the St. Louis in kit form has 189 parts plus sails, rigging and flags. – Taken from the 10th edition catalogue (1973)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as 'St. Louis' from St. Louis.
1988 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as part of the Classic Ships Special Editions range.
1988 edition catalogue, listed as St. Louis from 'St. Louis'.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as St Louis 1626 from St. Louis.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1973 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 09257-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 09257-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 09257-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 09257-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 09257-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 09257-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 9257 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 9257 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 9257 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 9257 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 9257 |
| Artist on Box Type 4 | Brian Knight |
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