{"product_id":"6792-academy-12471-f-14a-tomcat-172","title":"Academy 12471 F-14A Tomcat 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAcademy 12471 F-14A Tomcat (1\/72) – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Academy 12471 F-14A Tomcat 1:72 scale model is an excellent choice for all military aviation enthusiasts and modelers who value attention to detail and historical accuracy. The F-14A Tomcat is one of the most recognizable American carrier-based fighter jets, widely operated by the US Navy during the Cold War and up to the early 21st century.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use: Cold War, including the Gulf War conflict (1974–2006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional decals for several paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumerous cockpit, armament, and landing gear details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical description and examples of use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Grumman F-14A Tomcat was a carrier-based multirole fighter developed for the US Navy in the 1970s, designed to intercept Soviet bombers and reconnaissance aircraft during the Cold War. It was famous for its distinctive variable-sweep wing configuration, powerful armament, and excellent flight performance. The F-14A Tomcat was widely used during operations such as \"Desert Storm\" in 1991, as well as various missions over the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. It also made history as the star of the movie “Top Gun.”\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed fuselage and wings faithfully replicate the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurate cockpit, armament, and landing gear representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVivid decals allow for the creation of iconic paint schemes used by various squadrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal for diorama scenes or as a realistic collector's model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level – 3 on a scale of 1-5) due to numerous small parts and the demanding wing construction. The Academy 12471 F-14A Tomcat model will let you recreate one of the most famous naval fighters, impressing with both its detail and storied history.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719844254030,"sku":"ACAD-12471","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/ec5dc4364862b424dd2bdcfb077cc314.jpg?v=1755483860","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/6792-academy-12471-f-14a-tomcat-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}