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:Not only Vostock but the earlier Sputnik and the latest Soyuz can be assembled from this authentic kit featuring the carrier rocket with a choice of spacecraft and a scale Soviet Cosmonaut. - Taken from the 8th edition catalogue (1970)
Airfix Series (first appearance): 5 Rarity of early version: Rare First Issued: 1970
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 Artist on Box Type 10: Roy Cross Artist on Box Type 16: Mike Trim
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
8th Edition (1970) Ref: SK702 9th Edition (1971) Ref: SK702 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 05172-9 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 05172-9 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 05172-9 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 05172-9 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 05172-9 2010 Edition Ref: A05172 2011 Edition Ref: A05172 2012 Edition Ref: A05172 2013 Edition Ref: A05172 2014 Edition Ref: A05172
Just some of the kits listed...
