ITEM# 61122
GRUMMAN F-14A TOMCAT
Late Model Carrier Launch Set

DESCRIPTION
This model kit 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.

- 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14A
Tomcat (Late model). Fuselage length: 398mm, Wingspan: 408mm.
- 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 (NOTE: This model CANNOT
depict wing at neutral position).
- 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.
- Features detailed sections such as 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) for realistic
look.
- A realistically recreated cockpit depicts late model ejector
seat cushions, instrument panel and side console panels.
- Includes the catapult officer (called �Shooter� who gives the
OK for the operator to release the shuttle) figure and paper
flight deck sheet.
- Comes with four marking options: two for F-14As from the VF-32
�Swordsmen� and one VF-211 �Fighting Checkmates�, plus one VF-154
�Black Knights�.