The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:This latest destroyer to jion the German Navy is almost as large as a wartime cruiser. Built in the U.S.A. it has a full range of guided weapons and advanced electronics. - Taken from the 8th edition catalogue (1970)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as 'Rommel' from Rommel.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 Rarity of early version: Rare First Issued: 1971
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
8th Edition (1970) Ref: F202S 9th Edition (1971) Ref: F202S 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 02202-0 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02202-0 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02202-0 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02202-0 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02202-0 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 02202-0 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 02202-0 1982 Edition Ref: 02202-0
Just some of the kits listed...
