Hasegawa 02434 1/72 F-14B Tomcat Scale Model Kit (VF-103 Jolly Rogers)  [HA-02434]

Hasegawa 02434 - 1/72 F-14B Tomcat (VF-103 Jolly Rogers Last Flight 2004)
Price:
£18.81
Brand:
Hasegawa
Model:
HA-02434
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Brand New
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Hasegawa 02434 1/72 Scale F-14B Tomcat - VF-103 Jolly Rogers Last Flight 2004

This product is a 1/72 scale injection-molded plastic model kit representing the F-14B Tomcat in VF-103 Jolly Rogers last flight 2004 marking.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter originally developed for the United States Navy in the late 1960s. It entered service in the 1970s and was used for fleet air defence and air superiority through the early 2000s, distinguished by long-range radar and missile capability. VF-103, the Jolly Rogers, became associated with the skull-and-crossbones insignia while operating F-14s during that period.

Offered as a conventional injection-molded plastic assembly kit at 1/72, the moulding concentrates on capturing exterior geometry and panel line detail to convey the Tomcat silhouette at this scale. Surface detailing and defined control surfaces help achieve an accurate appearance; the kit assumes the modeller will undertake painting and finishing to replicate the Jolly Rogers look.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/72
  • Assembly: injection-molded plastic model kit

Designed for enthusiasts and collectors wanting a compact, displayable F-14B in VF-103 marking, the kit offers a faithful external profile ready for paint and finishing.

The F-14 was developed for and operated by the United States Navy, entering service in the 1970s and remaining active into the early 2000s in roles such as fleet air defence and air superiority.
Yes. The moulding focuses on exterior geometry to capture the Tomcat profile, including the characteristic variable-sweep wing outline as represented at 1/72 scale.
The kit references the VF-103 Jolly Rogers marking. Modellers should check the kit contents or seller information to confirm decals; painting and finishing are expected to reproduce the scheme accurately.
Yes. 1/72 offers a balance between detail and compact size, making it well suited for shelf displays and grouped collections once finished.

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