{"product_id":"69497-academy-12626-usn-f-14a-vf-84-quotjolly-rogersquot-1144","title":"Academy 12626 USN F-14A VF-84 \"Jolly Rogers\" 1\/144","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAcademy 12626 USN F-14A VF-84 \"Jolly Rogers\" 1\/144\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 12626 USN F-14A VF-84 \"Jolly Rogers\" in 1\/144 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting one of the most recognizable jet fighters of the United States Navy – the F-14A Tomcat in the livery of the famous VF-84 \"Jolly Rogers\" squadron. This model is offered by the reputable company Academy, renowned for its very high level of detail and user-friendly construction, even in small scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe F-14A Tomcat was a two-seat carrier-based interceptor, introduced into service in the early 1970s during the period of the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed as the successor to the F-4 Phantom II, it was used mainly on American aircraft carriers in the role of air defense. The F-14A version was the first to be mass-produced and played a crucial role during combat readiness missions over the Persian Gulf, the Mediterranean Sea, and in operations in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is estimated that F-14A units were actively used by the US Navy from 1974 until the type was retired in 2006. The \u003cstrong\u003eVF-84 \"Jolly Rogers\"\u003c\/strong\u003e squadron became famous for its distinctive livery featuring a skull and crossbones on the vertical stabilizer, making this aircraft an icon of pop culture and a classic of US military aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Features and Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/144\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEra: \u003cstrong\u003eCold War, modern times\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eDurable plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSelf-assembly required; \u003cstrong\u003eglue and paints not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes decals allowing you to replicate the original VF-84 paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRichly reproduced details of panels, underwing equipment, and aircraft silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlastic model kit – ideal for collectors and aviation modeling enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe especially recommend the Academy F-14A VF-84 \"Jolly Rogers\" 1\/144 scale model to intermediate modelers as well as all fans of military aviation history and legendary US Navy units. It also works perfectly as a first jet fighter model in a smaller scale. It offers a satisfying number of parts and details with a moderate level of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty level: 2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – recommended for anyone looking to quickly build an attractive model with great visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54737179279694,"sku":"ACAD-12626","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/b8cb5d99816acd9293c25ea4f2c638e4.jpg?v=1755789716","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/69497-academy-12626-usn-f-14a-vf-84-quotjolly-rogersquot-1144","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}