Tamiya 61114 1/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Aircraft Series No.114

The Definitive 1/48 Scale F-14A Tomcat
From its first test flights in 1970 through to its retirement in 2006, the F-14 Tomcat is a carrier-based fighter that has captured the imagination; its variable sweep wing allowed automatic adjustment for optimum performance and an impressive combination of speed and manouverability. It had a powerful AN/AWG-9 fire control system that could use AIM-54 Phoenix missiles to take on multiple targets from range. 477 of the 632 Tomcats supplied to the U.S. Navy were the early F-14A variant; their delivery to units began with carrier squadrons in 1973, and its combat debut was in the 1975 evacuation from Saigon. It was later in action in conflicts in Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan. Seventy-nine F-14As were also supplied to Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and some still remain in service today.
Features:
Accurate 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. Fuselage length: 398mm, Maximum Wingspan: 408mm.
Designed with access to real F-14A Tomcats for superlative accuracy.
Features moving depiction of variable sweep wing.
2 sets of parts - interchangeable after completion - depict sealing plates and air bags with wing in fully swept and fully forward positions.
Slide molding was used to ensure highly realistic canopy, air intake side and fuselage side sections.
Poly caps allow movement of horizontal stabilizers.
The model offers a choice of parts to depict open or closed engine afterburner nozzles.
Separate parts are included to depict the fuel probe on the right of the nose, and the ladder on the left.
Comes with two U.S. marking schemes and one for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
The model features a moving depiction of the variable sweep wing. When it's swept fully forward, the model's wingspan is 408mm!
Comes with three marking options including two of the high-visibility schemes employed on their aircraft by U.S. Navy Fighter Squadrons.
Another marking alternative exists in the shape of an F-14A in the desert color scheme of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF).
Slide molding was employed for a highly realistic scale reproduction of the bubble canopy. Two figures are included to recreate seat pilot and RIO.
A detailed cockpit depicts ejector seats and instrument panels. Assembly starts with cockpit and nose landing gear bay parts and uses them as a base.
Separate parts are included to depict the fuel probe on the right of the nose extended or retracted, and with cover on or off.
Parts for Phoenix, Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles (4 each) and 2 drop tanks are included, and 3 configurations are shown. Decals recreate markings.
Assembly of the variable sweep wing sees spars attached to the fuselage first, and then the wings attached later, making for an easier painting job.
Two sets of parts depict wing sealing plates and air bags in fully swept and forward positions. Parts are marked on their reverse to help distinguish them.
Also packaged in the kit are parts to depict the engine afterburner nozzles in closed or fully open position - make your choice before building!
Tamiya Color paints for painting the Grumman F-14A Tomcat?
Tamiya Color
Spray Color
(Item No.)
Tamiya Color
Spray Color
(Item No.)
AS-10 Ocean Grey (RAF)
86510
AS-16 Light Gray (USAF)
86516
AS-14 Olive Green (USAF)
86514
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Tamiya Color
Spray Color
(Item No.)
Tamiya Color
Spray Color
(Item No.)
TS-17 Gloss Aluminum
85017
TS-42 Light Gun Metal
>85042
TS-27 Matt White
85027
TS-47 Chrome Yellow
85047
TS-29 Semi Gloss Black
85029
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Tamiya Color
Acrylic Color
(Item No.)
Enamel Color
(Item No.)
Tamiya Color
Acrylic Color
(Item No.)
Enamel Color
(Item No.)
X-1 Black
81501
80001
XF-12 J.N. Grey
81712
80312
X-2 White
81502
80002
XF-15 Flat Flesh
81715
80307
X-3 Royal Blue
81503
80003
XF-16 Flat Aluminum
81716
80316
X-7 Red
81507
80007
XF-19 Sky Grey
81719
80319
X-8 Lemon Yellow
81508
80008
XF-20 Medium Grey
81720
80320
X-10 Gun Metal
81510
80010
XF-25 Light Sea Grey
81725
80325
X-11 Chrome Silver
81511
80011
XF-49 Khaki
81749
80349
X-18 Semi Gloss Black
81518
80018
XF-55 Deck Tan
81755
80355
X-23 Clear Blue
81523
80023
XF-56 Metallic Grey
81756
80356
X-25 Clear Green
81525
80025
XF-57 Buff
81757
80357
X-26 Clear Orange
81526
80026
XF-58 Olive Green
81758
80358
X-27 Clear Red
81527
80027
XF-59 Desert Yellow
81759
80359
X-31 Titanium Gold
81531
80031
XF-61 Dark Green
81761
80361
XF-1 Flat Black
81701
80301
XF-63 German Grey
81763
80363
XF-2 Flat White
81702
80302
XF-64 Red Brown
81764
80364
XF-3 Flat Yellow
81703
80303
XF-71 Cockpit Green
81771
80371
XF-5 Flat Green
81705
80305
XF-85 Rubber Black
81785
80385
XF-7 Flat Red
81707
80307
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