U.S. Infantry
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1969
- First catalogue reference
- 1729 in 7th Edition (1969)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Brian Knight
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Description
U.S. Infantry – Airfix kit 1729, first issued in 1969, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1969 to 2010. Later renumbered 51452-5, 51552-4, 9 51552, 51552, A02703.
A series of large scale (1/32nd) soldiers from Airfix. Each set contains 29 soldiers in various combat positions. Because of the large scale there is a wealth of detail on these models. Each one can be painted to your own specifications for extra realism. – Taken from the 7th edition catalogue (1969)
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as American Infantry from U.S. Infantry.
The Military Series of 32nd scale figures is now available in 'Super' packs containing an average of 29 figures, or the new 'Standard' packs of 14 figures. – Taken from the 15th edition catalogue (1978)
Super – 51452-5
Standard – 51552-4
16th edition catalogue (1979), the 'standard' set is listed as 51522-4.
1982 edition catalogue, listed as US Infantry from American Infantry.
1982 edition catalogue, only the standard set, 51552-4 is listed.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as American Infantry from US Infantry.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1969 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 1729 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 1729 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 1729 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 51452-5 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 51552-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 51552 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition | 51552 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 51552 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 51552 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 51552 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 51552 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A02703 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A02703 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Brian Knight |
| 1982 Edition Catalogue | 51552-4 |
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