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New Tool F-14D Tomcat Released: One of Tamiya’s Most Detailed Kits to Date

Tamiya has released their new tool F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (60795) is described as one of the “most detailed modern plane kits” the company has produced, and reportedly includes variable sweeping wings, and distinct interchangeable parts that allow depiction of sealing plates and air bags with the wings in various positions. The canopy, air intake side sections, and fuselage sides are slide molded to ensure accurate shapes and surfaces. Horizontal stabilizers move thanks to poly caps. Modelers can choose between an open or closed fuel probe (on the right of the nose) and a boarding ladder and step (on the left side of the fuselage). The kit includes parts for recreating laser-guided bombs, the LANTIRN pod, and air-to-air missiles. It also comes with two seated crew figures and five U.S. Navy marking options.

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Tamiya Releases Renderings of Upcoming New Tool F-14D Tomcat

Tamiya is working to release a new tool F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/72 scale. The kit (60795) is described as one of the “most detailed modern plane kits” the company has produced, and reportedly includes:

• 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit. Wingspan: 272mm, fuselage length: 265mm.
• Variable sweeping wings are depicted!
• Distinct parts – interchangeable after completion – depict sealing plates and air bags with the wing in various positions.
• Canopy, air intake side sections and fuselage sides are slide molded to ensure their shapes and surfaces are accurately depicted.
• Horizontal stabilizers move thanks to poly caps.
• The modeler has a choice of open and closed fuel probe (on the right of the nose) and boarding ladder and step (on fuselage left).
• Parts are included for recreating laser-guided bombs, LANTIRN pod and air-to-air missiles.
• The model comes with 2 seated crew figures and 5 U.S. Navy marking options.

The new offering is said to shrink the incredible detail of the company’s previously released 1/48 kit (61118) into a “compact, streamlined build.” As of this writing, a release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional renderings.

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Academy Releases New Tool F-14A Tomcat Model Kit

Academy has released its new tool F-14A Tomcat model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (12563) reportedly includes “accurately detailed cockpit and landing gears and precisely engraved panel lines and rivets,” as well as drop tanks and various air-to-air weaponry. Additional features include the option to build the wings at maximum or minimum sweep position and Cartograf decals representing US Navy’s VF-143 “Pukin Dogs.”

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Brickmania Releases 1/35 F-14 Tomcat LEGO Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 F-14 Tomcat LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM1033) is based on the real-life VF-103 “Jolly Rogers” color scheme and reportedly includes 1,607 “new-condition” LEGO and BrickArms elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, and two pilot minifigures.

The model is described containing “an enormous number of cool features” including working landing gear, posable flaps / elevators, arrestor hook, a fully-detailed cockpit, functioning F-14 Tomcat wings, a display stand, two AIM-7 Sparrow and two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.

Click below to check out the product page and a video overview of the new kit.

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