{"product_id":"1-72-f-14a-tomcat-160665-vf-1-us-navy-with-optional-decal","title":"1\/72 F-14A Tomcat 160665 VF-1 US Navy (with Optional Decal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/72 F-14A Tomcat 160665 VF-1 US Navy (with Optional Decal) model represents a replica of one of the most iconic naval fighter jets in aviation history, in the markings of one of its pioneering squadrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a detailed description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft Type: The Grumman F-14A Tomcat. This was the initial production variant of the legendary carrier-based, supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter.\u003c!----\u003e It was known for its powerful AN\/AWG-9 radar and AIM-54 Phoenix long-range missiles, making it a formidable fleet defense interceptor.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/72. This is a very popular and widely collected scale for military aircraft models, balancing detail with a manageable size for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific Aircraft (160665): The model depicts a real F-14A Tomcat with the Bureau Number (BuNo) 160665. This level of specificity adds historical accuracy and makes the model a representation of an actual operational aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquadron (VF-1 \"Wolfpack\" US Navy): VF-1 was one of the very first squadrons to operate the F-14 Tomcat, receiving its first aircraft in 1972. They deployed with the F-14 on the USS Enterprise in 1974, playing a crucial role in introducing the new fighter to fleet service.\u003c!----\u003e The \"Wolfpack\" insignia is highly recognizable. This model would carry the distinctive markings of VF-1.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Optional Decal\" Feature: This implies that the model kit (if plastic) or diecast release might include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative Markings: Decals for more than one specific aircraft within VF-1, or potentially even for another F-14 squadron from the same era, allowing the builder\/collector to choose their preferred representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance Markings\/Stencils: Additional smaller decals that add to the realism by replicating warning labels, stencils, or other fine details often not molded onto the plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Variations: Decals to represent subtle differences in markings as the aircraft evolved over time within the squadron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Model Features (for a 1\/72 F-14A):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable Geometry Wings: A key feature of the Tomcat, allowing the wings to sweep back and forth, often replicated on models (either poseable or fixed in a specific position).\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Cockpit: Usually includes pilot and RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) figures, detailed instrument panels, and ejection seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanding Gear: Poseable for ground display or retracted for in-flight display (a display stand is often included with diecast models).\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament: A typical loadout of AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, along with fuel tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Livery: Accurate paint scheme and markings typical of early F-14A Tomcats in US Navy service, usually in the gull gray over white or overall light gray schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is particularly appealing to collectors interested in Cold War naval aviation, the early days of the F-14 Tomcat, and the legacy of iconic U.S. Navy squadrons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45050937868444,"sku":"HA5260","price":259.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/HA5260-2.webp?v=1752855757","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-f-14a-tomcat-160665-vf-1-us-navy-with-optional-decal","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}