Tamiya 1/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Model Jet Kit W/Carrier Launch Set (Late Model)

Tamiya 1/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Model Jet Kit with Carrier Launch Set. This model kit accurately recreates the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. The F-14A Tomcat U.S. Navy Fighter is famous for being the first mass-production and the most-produced model among the F-14 series. This kit realistically depicts the F-14A Tomcat (Late Model) – in service from the late 1980s to the early 2000s- with wings featuring separate flaps and slats. The kit includes one crew figure and paper flight deck sheet for use on a super realistic diorama set. Package includes one model kit with carrier launch set.

NOTE: This model cannot depict wing at neutral position

Features: 

• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Late model). 
• Features fixed depiction of variable sweep wing supported by a single-piece part
• The kit depicts wings with deployed flaps and slats which can be attached to wing by support parts
• The catapult shuttle and one-piece holdback bar with its nose landing gear realistically depict the F-14A taking off from the carrier deck
• New nose landing gear part with retracted “kneeling” shock absorber recreates the F-14A’s takeoff stance
• Extreme detail showing telephoto camera pod, AAX-1 TCS, ALR-45 radar warning antenna under wing, and four Mk. 82 low-drag general-purpose bombs (LDGP, 500 pound)
• A realistically recreated cockpit depicts late model ejector seat cushions, instrument panel and side console panels
• Includes the catapult officer, called Shooter, figure and paper flight deck sheet
• Marking options includes two for F-14As from the VF-32 Swordsmen and one VF-211 Fighting Checkmates, plus one VF-154 Black Knights

Specifications: 
Scale: 1/48
Fuselage length: 398mm
Wingspan: 408mm

This product was added to our catalog on October 25, 2021