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:Pikemen formed a major element in the English Civil War armies and both the Royalists under Charles I and the Parliamentarians used them. This kit includes the famous 18ft long pike and all the associated equipment. - Taken from the 14th edition catalogue (1977)
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1977
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:
14th Edition (1977) Ref: 01559-0 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 01559-0 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 01559-0
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