Tamiya 1/48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat [61118]

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1/48 Aircraft Series no.118
Grumman F-14D Tomcat™
Item No: 61118

Length: 398mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

A Refined Cat
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 then from the 1990s bestowed with air-to-ground attack and long range bombing mission capability. F-14D aircraft had improved power with General Electric F110-GE-400 engines and major upgrades to weaponry and avionics, making it perhaps the most polished of the Tomcats. 55 in total were supplied, and reached units from 1992, serving in skies over Iraq and Afghanistan.

About the Model
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14D Tomcat. Fuselage length: 398mm, Maximum wingspan: 408mm. ★Designed with access to real 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. ★Captures F-14D features such as F110-GE-400 engine nozzles, vertical stabilizer stiffener plates and dual chin pods. ★With updated missiles, laser-guided and standard bombs, LANTIRN and TARPS pods, jamming pod parts. Can be assembled in a wide range of configurations to recreate air-ground attack or recon missions. ★With individual parts to depict camera in reconnaissance pod. ★Metal stickers included to recreate fuselage side reinforcing panels. ★With depictions of F-14D ejection seats, and crew in newer uniforms. ★Comes with 4 different marking options.

Packaging

★One of the marking options in the kit is for the VF-213 "Black Lions" Wing Commander's aircraft.

★This image shows the kit assembled as an F-14D of the famed VF-101 "Grim Reapers."

★Here is a picture of the kit assembled as an F-14D from VF-2, the "Bounty Hunters."

★Single part depictions of F110-GE-400 engine nozzles for superb realism and fuss-free assembly.

★The model features faithful depictions of the vertical stabilizer stiffener plates.

★F-14D-specific features at the front include the dual chin pods and gun gas purge vents.

★Cockpit has depictions of F-14D ejection seats, and crew in newer uniforms. Canopy is openable.

★F-14D cockpit features such as updated forward and aft displays are accurately captured.

★Separate parts are included to depict the fuel probe on the right of the nose extended or retracted.

★Wing moves smoothly between 20° (take-off, landing) and 75° (parked), thanks to two gear sections.

★This image gives a closer look at just how the gear sections for the wing mesh together.

★2 sets of parts depict wing sealing plates and air bags in fully swept and forward positions.

★Sealing plate and air bag parts are marked on their reverse to help avoid confusion when attaching.

★Recreations of updated AIM-9L/M, AIM-7F and AIM-54C missiles, plus GBU-12 and GBU-16 guided bombs.

★Also included are depictions of GBU-31 JDAM, AN/ALQ-167 jamming pod, AN/AAQ-25 LANTIRN, and TARPS.

★Model can be assembled with ordnance for Std.CAP, bombing, reconnaissance missions and more!

★TARPS reconnaissance pod features a separate recreation of the internal camera, for max realism.

★Sidewinder launcher also features a different design to that of its counterpart on the F-14A.

★Left: A host of marking options are available in the kit, each with unique markings and ordnance patterns.

★Right: Masking stickers are included to help with the potentially tricky task of painting the canopy.

Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat™

Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft	Tamiya Color Spray Paint for Aircraft
AS-10 Ocean grey (RAF)	AS-25 Dark ghost grey
AS-16 Light gray (USAF)	AS-26 Light ghost grey

Tamiya Color Spray Paint	Tamiya Color Spray Paint
TS-8 Italian red	TS-42 Light gun metal
TS-17 Gloss aluminum	TS-47 Chrome yellow
TS-28 Olive drab 2	TS-48 Gunship grey
TS-29 Semi gloss black	---

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint	Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint	Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint
LP-1 Black	LP-11 Silver	LP-32 Light gray (IJN)
LP-2 White	LP-19 Gun metal	LP-34 Light gray
LP-3 Flat black	LP-20 Light gun metal	LP-36 Dark ghost gray
LP-4 Flat white	LP-27 German gray	LP-37 Light ghost gray
LP-5 Semi gloss black	LP-29 Olive drab 2	LP-38 Flat aluminum

Tamiya Color	Tamiya Color	Tamiya Color
X-1 Black	X-25 Clear green	XF-24 Dark grey
X-2 White	X-26 Clear orange	XF-25 Light sea grey
X-3 Royal blue	X-27 Clear red	XF-49 Khaki
X-4 Blue	X-31 Titanium gold	XF-52 Flat earth
X-6 Orange	X-32 Titanium silver	XF-55 Deck tan
X-10 Gun metal	XF-1 Flat black	XF-56 Metallic grey
X-11 Chrome silver	XF-2 Flat white	XF-57 Buff
X-13 Metallic blue	XF-3 Flat yellow	XF-60 Dark yellow
X-14 Sky blue	XF-7 Flat red	XF-61 Dark green
X-16 Purple	XF-12 J.N. grey	XF-63 German grey
X-18 Semi gloss black	XF-16 Flat aluminum	XF-71 Cockpit green
X-19 Smoke	XF-19 Sky grey	XF-82 Ocean gray 2 (RAF)
X-23 Clear blue	XF-20 Medium grey	XF-85 Rubber black

★Make the details stand out!
Item 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
Item 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
Item 87133 Panel Line Accent Color (Gray)
Item 87140 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown)

★Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74049 Basic Drill Set
Item 74087 Drill Bit (1.2mm)
Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm)

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