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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 any changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:HMS Hood. A new series of clip-together "Waterline" models that will give modellers and "wargamers" the opportunity to re-enact on a flat sea-like surface famous sea battles and encounters. - Taken from the 11th edition catalogue (1974)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Hood' from HMS Hood.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1973
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 4: Roy Cross
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02701-2 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02701-2 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02230-5 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02230-5 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 02230-5 16th Edition (1979) Ref: 02230-5 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 02230-5
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