1/48 F-14A TOMCAT

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.

About the Model ★This is a 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.

★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.

★Variable sweep wing moves smoothly between 20°(take-off, landing) to 68°(transonic, supersonic flight) and 75°(parked), thanks to two gear sections.

★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.

★Parts for Phoenix, Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles (4 each) and 2 drop tanks are included, and 3 configurations are shown. Decals recreate markings.

★Also packaged in the kit are parts to depict the engine afterburner nozzles in closed or fully open position – make your choice before building!

★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	Spray Color (Item No.)
AS-10 Ocean Grey (RAF)	86510	AS-16 Light Gray (USAF)	86516
AS-14 Olive Green (USAF)	86514	—	—

 

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	—	—

 

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	—	—	—

 

Useful tools in construction of the model Item 74049 Basic Drill Set (1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3mm bits) Item 74087 Drill Bit (1.2mm) Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)