1:48 F-14A Late Carrier Launch Set, aircraft kit

This 1:48 scale assembly kit recreates the Grumman F-14A Tomcat late model in a carrier launch setup, pairing the long twin-engine fighter shape with deck equipment that gives the finished build a clear moment in action. The completed aircraft measures 398 mm in fuselage length with a 408 mm wingspan, giving the model a broad stance that suits shelf display and diorama scenes alike. The launch-specific configuration goes beyond the airframe itself. A new nose landing gear part with a retracted kneeling shock absorber reproduces the takeoff stance used on the carrier deck, and the catapult officer figure adds a human reference point beside the aircraft. The kit also includes a paper flight deck sheet to frame the scene under the landing gear and catapult hardware. Marking options cover 4 aircraft: 2 from VF-32 Swordsmen, 1 from VF-211 Fighting Checkmates and 1 from VF-154 Black Knights. Assembly time is stated as 600 minutes. The set suits builders who want the F-14A shown in a specific operational moment rather than parked in a neutral pose. On a desk, in a display cabinet or as part of a naval aviation lineup, the combination of launch hardware, squadron markings and late model details gives the finished aircraft a focused carrier-deck character.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.