Tamiya 61118 1/48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat

This is a model assembly kit of the Tomcat F-14D, which is an updated version of the aircraft that served until the Tomcat was withdrawn from Navy service in 2006. It featured an improved engine in the shape of the General Electric F110, and the aircraft’s transition from the earlier carrier-based fighter models to the F-14D multi-role aircraft was facilitated by digital updates to radar and fire control systems. Some F-14Ds were newly-constructed, while conversions from F-14As also existed.

Features

• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.

• Fuselage length: 398mm, wingspan: 408mm (with variable sweep wing in fully forward position).Captures F-14D-specific features such as the engine afterburner nozzles, vertical stabilizers and even minute panel lines.

• A detailed cockpit includes depictions of updated instrument panels and ejection seats.

• Model parts depict late variants of Phoenix, Sparrow and Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Also included are parts for drop tank, laser- and GPS-guided bombs, LANTIRN targeting pod, TARPS reconnaissance pod and jamming pod.

• 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.

• Poly caps allow movement of horizontal stabilizers.

• Comes with realistic figures depicting pilot and RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) in seated pose.

• Includes high-quality decals.

• Masking stickers for use when painting the canopy included.