Stephenson’s Rocket
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1964
- First catalogue reference
- R11 in 4th Edition (1966)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Instruction Sheets
Description
Stephenson's Rocket – Airfix kit R11, first issued in 1964, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1966 to 1979. Later renumbered 01661-2.
This 51-part kit of the most famous early British Locomotive includes a tender and two finely sculptured figures in period costume. The finished model features rotating wheels and operating connecting rods. – Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as Stephenson's 'Rocket' from Stephenson's Rocket.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
| First Issued | 1964 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | R11 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | R11 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | R11 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | R11 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | R11 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | R11 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01661-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01661-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01661-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01661-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 01661-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 01661-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 01661-2 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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