Tamiya 1/48 Scale Grumman F-14A Tomcat Model Kit

Tamiya 1/48 Scale Grumman F-14A Tomcat Model Kit 

From its first test flights in 1970 through to itsretirement in 2006, the F-14 Tomcat is a carrier-based fighter that hascaptured the imagination; its variable sweep wing allowed automatic adjustmentfor optimum performance and an impressive combination of speed andmanouverability. It had a powerful AN/AWG-9 fire control system that could useAIM-54 Phoenix missiles to take on multiple targets from range. 477 of the 632 Tomcatssupplied to the U.S. Navy were the early F-14A variant; their delivery to unitsbegan with carrier squadrons in 1973, and its combat debut was in the 1975evacuation from Saigon. It was later in action in conflicts in Libya, Iraq andAfghanistan. Seventy nine F-14As were also supplied to Iran before the 1979Islamic Revolution and some still remain in service today.

Features

• This is a 1/48 scaleplastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. Fuselage length: 398mm,Maximum Wingspan: 408mm.
• Designed with access toreal F-14A Tomcats for superlative accuracy.
• Features movingdepiction of variable sweep wing.
• 2 sets of parts -interchangeable after completion - depict sealing plates and air bags with wingin fully swept and fully forward positions.
• Slide molding was usedto ensure highly realistic canopy, air intake side and fuselage side sections.
• Poly caps allow movementof horizontal stabilizers.
• The model offers achoice of parts to depict open or closed engine afterburner nozzles.
• Separate parts areincluded to depict the fuel probe on the right of the nose, and the ladder onthe left.
• Comes with two U.S. markingschemes and one for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.