Description
An excellent 1/72nd scale model made from over sixty finely detailed parts. The Boeing 707 is powered by Rolls-Royce Conway RC012 jet engines which give an approximate cruising speed of 605 m.p.h. Fully loaded it has a maximum range of around 5,000 miles. This model is supplied with B.O.A.C. markings although the 707 is a long distance jet used by most airlines. – Taken from the 2nd edition catalogue (1963)
3rd edition catalogue (1964), recorded as a Series C kit.
7th edition catalogue (1969), recorded as a Series 4 kit.
1981 edition catalogue, recorded as a Snap n Glue kit.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
| First Issued | 1963 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | SK600 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1981 Edition | 04173-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 04170-0 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 04170 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 4170 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 4170 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Charles Oates |
| Artist on Box Type 7 | Photo |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | John Fox |
