The Tamiya F-14A Tomcat Launch Diorama 1/48  is a plastic model kit in the Tamiya 1/48 Aircraft Plastic Model Kits range that accurately depicts the real life US naval fighter and carrier deck section. This plastic aircraft kit requires paint and glue to complete.

Tamiya F-14A Tomcat Features:

  • 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”.

This Tamiya Plastic Model Kit requires paints and glues to complete, we recommend the following:

For the perfect finish to your model why not try one of the range of weathering products from Mig Productions, AK Interactive, Vallejo, Tamiya or Humbrol

TJD Models also carries a great range of modelling tools and accessories:

Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model: 61122 F-14A Tomcat Launch Diorama Model Kit
Scale: 1/48

Tamiya F-14A Tomcat Late Launch Set 1/48 61122