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:The figure represented in this kit is clad in an infantry uniform, and is one of many styles adopted by the patriots after the declaration of war in April 1775, for although the Commander-in-Chief George Washington strove to obtain some uniformity among his troops by issuing dress regulation orders, due to desperate shortages he was never to succeed and many variations of uniforms were worn, and equipment varied. - Taken from the 11th edition catalogue (1974)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as American Soldier of the Revolution 1776 from American Soldier of the Revolution 1775.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 First Issued: 1974
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 4B: William Stallion
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
11th Edition (1974) Ref: 01555-8 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 01555-8 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 01555-8 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 01555-8 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 01555-8 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 01555-8
Just some of the kits listed...
