Academy 12471 - 1/72 F-14A Tomcat Model Kit (AC 1679) Scale Display Model  [AC-12471]

Detailed 1/72 F-14A Tomcat Model by Academy

The Academy 1/72 F-14A Tomcat model kit recreates the classic carrier fighter at a manageable scale for detailed finishing. Known for its swing wings and twin engines, the Tomcat's main shapes are faithfully represented so modellers can focus on painting and weathering to bring out the aircraft character.

Service Role and Scale Representation

Commissioned in the 1970s, the F-14A combined advanced sensors with long-range weaponry including the AIM-54 Phoenix. The kit echoes the major external features of the real aircraft and includes parts that convey a sense of structural complexity at 1/72 scale. Attention to cockpit and intake detail will reward the builder.

Assembly Advice and Display Considerations

Recommended for modellers with some experience, this kit benefits from neat part preparation and careful alignment, especially around the variable-sweep wing assemblies. Once completed and finished, the model displays well on a shelf or as part of a carrier deck vignette.