F-14A Tomcat 1/48 Hasegawa

The F-14 was based on experience gained with the F-111. The F-14A first flew in 1970, and production models started reaching squadrons in 1973. Squadrons VF-1 and VF-2 accompanied the last voyage of Enterprise to Vietnam, but never saw combat. In 1981, Tomcats shot down two Libyan Su-22s during an encounter over the Gulf of Sidra. Since then, the F-14 has been updated several times and has taken part in conflicts in the Middle East, over the former Yugoslavia and over the Mediterranean.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 3
Parts: 290+
– Painting and assembly required
– 13 sprues
– Molded in high-quality plastic
– One decal sheet
– Clear parts
– One photo-etched fret
– Rubber tires
– Two pilot figures with optional goggles
– 30g ballast required for assembly (not included)
– Detailed cockpit interior
– Optional position canopy, ramp and wings
– Lots of optional and interchangeable parts
– Two types of pylons
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. ‘Jolly Rogers’ VF-84, US Navy
2. ‘Freelancers’ VF-21, US Navy
3. ‘Black Knights VF-154, US Navy
4. ‘Tomcatters’ VF-31, US Navy

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Black
Silver
Dark Sea Grey
Steel
Flat Black
Clear Red
Clear Yellow
Clear Blue
Flesh
Khaki Green
Khaki
Burnt Iron
Clear Green
Semi-Gloss Black
Grey FS 16440
Grey FS 36231
Red FS 11136
White FS 17875
Yellow FS 13538
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