This item is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program following the collapse of the F-111B project. The F-14 was the first of the American teen-series fighters, which were designed incorporating the experience of air combat against MiG fighters during the Vietnam War.
This specific model kit depicts the F-14A Tomcat variant. The F-14A was the initial two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather interceptor fighter variant for the U.S. Navy. It first flew on December 21, 1970. As a U.S. Navy fighter it fulfilled the dual roles of long range interceptor and air superiority fighter, and later bomber. Deployed from 1974 to 2006, it successfully employed a "swing wing", which offered variable sweep. The F-14A, which covers most of the early variants, was the most prolifically-produced variant of the Tomcat. 79 were exported to Iran before U.S.-Iranian relations began to deteriorate, and later took part in the Iran-Iraq War.
Decal Options:
- Grumman F-14A Tomcat
US Navy (1775-now)
VF-84 Jolly Rogers BuNo 160393 AJ200(CAG Rob Ferguson)
USS Nimitz | 1979
Light Gull grey FS16440, Gloss White FS17875
- Grumman F-14A Tomcat
US Navy (1775-now)
VF-2 Bounty Hunters BuNo 159625 NK201(Cdr. Jo Creighton)
USS Enterprise | 1976
Light Gull grey FS16440, Gloss White FS17875
- Grumman F-14A Tomcat
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (1979-now)
3-6079
Tactical Fighter Base 8 | 1980
Light Gull grey FS16440, Sand yellow, Green, Brown
VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" CAG Bird 1979 (USS Nimitz) |
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VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" 1976 (USS Enterprise) |
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3-6079, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), TFB 8, 1980 |
★The model features a moving depiction of the variable sweep wing. When it's swept fully forward, the model's wingspan is 408mm! |
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★Comes with three marking options including two of the high-visibility schemes employed on their aircraft by U.S. Navy Fighter Squadrons. |
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★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. |
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★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. |
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★Separate parts are included to depict the fuel probe on the right of the nose extended or retracted, and with cover on or off. |
★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. |
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★Variable sweep wing moves smoothly between 20°(take-off, landing) to 68°(transonic, supersonic flight) and 75°(parked), thanks to two gear sections. |
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★2 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. |
★Parts for Phoenix, Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles (4 each) and 2 drop tanks are included, and 3 configurations are shown. Decals recreate markings. |
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★Also packaged in the kit are parts to depict the engine afterburner nozzles in closed or fully open position - make your choice before building! |
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★High-quality decals are included to recreate markings with precision, and the kit even includes masking stickers to aid with painting the canopy. |
★ Tamiya Color paints for painting the Grumman F-14A Tomcat™
Tamiya Color |
Spray Color (Item No.) |
Tamiya Color
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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
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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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