{"product_id":"acd4434","title":"Academy 1\/144 Grumman F-14A Tomcat U.S. Navy Fighter Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/144 Grumman F-14A Tomcat U.S. Navy Fighter Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild one of the most iconic American naval fighter aircraft with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/144 Scale Grumman F-14A Tomcat Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This classic Academy release recreates the legendary twin-engine, variable-sweep-wing fighter that served aboard United States Navy aircraft carriers throughout the Cold War and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous for its distinctive twin vertical stabilizers, powerful engines, long-range radar system, and movable swing wings, the F-14 Tomcat became a symbol of American carrier aviation. The Academy 1\/144 scale kit captures the aircraft's recognizable appearance in a compact model suitable for desktop displays, aviation collections, and military aircraft modeling projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Academy kit number: 4434\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft: Grumman F-14A Tomcat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary service: United States Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Twin-engine, carrier-based interceptor and air-superiority fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive variable-sweep wing configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovable swing-wing mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved exterior panel-line detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit and landing gear details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal missile armament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed twin-engine exhaust arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact finished length of approximately 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic aircraft model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel cement and paint required for assembly and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrumman F-14 Tomcat\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed for the United States Navy as a long-range carrier-based fighter designed to defend American aircraft carriers and naval task forces against enemy aircraft and missile threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-144\"\u003eAcademy 1\/144 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-jet-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Jet Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960941969482,"sku":"ACD4434","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd4434-01.jpg?v=1794452263","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd4434","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}