1/48 F-14D TOMCAT

The highly successful F-14 Tomcat was in service for over 30 years, evolving from its initial role as a carrier-based fighter into a multirole aircraft with bomber and reconnaissance capability. As part of that process, it was fitted with camera pods from the 1980s, and from the 1990s bestowed with air-to-ground attack and long range bombing mission capability. F-14D aircraft had improved power with GE F110-GE-400 engines and major upgrades to weaponry and avionics, making it perhaps the most polished of the Tomcats. This kit 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 which are 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. Includes a realistic figures depicting pilot and RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) in seated pose. Also includes high-quality decals and mMasking stickers for use when painting the canopy