Academy F-14D VF-2 Bounty Hunters 1/48 Scale Model Kit

Academy F-14D VF-2 Bounty Hunters 1/48 Scale Model Kit brings F-14D VF-2 Bounty Hunters to your workbench in 1/48 scale. The Tomcat pairs a broad fuselage with variable-sweep wings and twin tails. The named squadron gives you a starting point for a carrier-aircraft display.

Planning the build

Choose the wing and canopy presentation before closing the fuselage, following the kit’s actual options. Test the fit around the intake trunks and keep the tail markings aligned.

Working in 1/48 scale

This scale gives you space for cockpit and exterior painting while keeping many aircraft manageable on a display shelf. Think through the color and sheen of enclosed details before closing up the airframe. Check the particular subject’s size against the space you have, especially for helicopters and twin-engine aircraft.

Kit features

• Main wings and air intakes can be assembled in three selectable angles
• Accurately detailed cockpit and landing gear
• Optional assembly for air refueling probe, boarding ladder, and open/closed canopy
• AIM-7, AIM-9, and AIM-54 missiles included

Painting and markings

Choose the marking option in the instructions before selecting colors. Test the primer and base color on a spare piece, then compare any panel wash or highlight against that sample. Plan masks for glazing and sharp color boundaries before the final assembly makes access more difficult.

Product details

• Manufacturer: Academy
• Subject: F-14D VF-2 Bounty Hunters
• Scale: 1/48
• SKU: ACD12370
• Academy kit number: 12370
• Format: Model Kit

Before starting

Check the box and instructions for the exact contents and any required supplies. Plan your paint palette, adhesive and tools around this particular kit and its assembly method.

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