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:A series of large scale (1/32nd) soldiers from Airfix. Each set contains 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 9th edition catalogue (1971)
12th edition catalogue (1975), listed as Australian Infantry from Australian Soldiers.
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 - 51458-3
Standard - 51558-2
1982 edition catalogue, only the standard set, 51558-2 is listed.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 First Issued: 1972
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 4: William Stallion
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
9th Edition (1971) Ref: 1809 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 51458-3 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 51458-3 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 51458-3 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 51458-3 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 51458-3 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 51458-3 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 51458-3 1982 Edition Ref: 51558-2 2010 Edition Ref: A02709 2011 Edition Ref: A02709 2012 Edition Ref: A02709 2013 Edition Ref: A02709 2014 Edition Ref: A02709 2015 Edition Ref: A02709
Just some of the kits listed...
