Tamiya 61118 Grumman F-14D Tomcat 1/48 – plastic model kit

The Tamiya 61118 Grumman F-14D Tomcat model in 1/48 scale is a proposal for demanding modelers who value faithful reproduction of details and high quality workmanship. The presented model depicts the most modern version of the legendary F-14 Tomcat fighter, widely used by the United States Navy during the Cold War and in more recent years – from the late 1980s until 2006. The F-14D aircraft underwent a number of upgrades, including the implementation of General Electric F110 engines and the AN/APG-71 radar system, enabling the machine to perform both interceptor and multirole fighter tasks.

Tamiya, the renowned Japanese model manufacturer, has used high-quality plastic in kit 61118, allowing for exceptional detail of the components. Every part – from the fuselage, to engines with realistic afterburner nozzles, to complex panel lines and variable-geometry swing wings – has been precisely reproduced based on documentation and photos of F-14D aircraft used by the US Navy. The set also includes two variants of wing seals and air bags: for the fully spread and swept wing configurations, allowing you to choose your preferred look of the model during construction.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: United States (US Navy)
• Period of service: Cold War, modern era (up to 2006)
• Material: plastic (high quality)
• Movable variable-geometry wings
• Highly detailed cockpit with updated instrument panels and ejection seats
• Choice of armament configuration: AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, guided bombs, LANTIRN, TARPS, and ECM pods
• Pilot and RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) figures included
• High quality decals and canopy painting masks included

The Tamiya 61118 model is perfect both as a main exhibit on the shelf of a combat aircraft collection, and as an advanced project for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5). The kit is characterized by outstanding detail fidelity and a clear assembly manual. It is the ideal choice for military aviation and US Navy history enthusiasts, who wish to recreate the legendary machine with unparalleled realism and attention to the smallest details of the historic F-14D Tomcat.