{"product_id":"tamiya-grumman-f-14b-tomcat-w-shipboard-towing-tractor-1-48-plastic-model-kit-item-61129","title":"Tamiya Grumman F-14B Tomcat w\/Shipboard Towing Tractor 1\/48 Plastic Model Kit - Item #61129","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTamiya Grumman F-14B Tomcat w\/Shipboard Towing Tractor 1\/48 Plastic Model Kit - Item #61129\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eEstimated arrival time is middle of December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e1\/48 Scale\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamiya is proud to announce the completion of 1\/48 scale F-14 Tomcat series! In addition to Item 61114 (1\/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat™), Item 61118 (1\/48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat™) and Item 61122 (1\/48 Grumman® F-14A Tomcat™ (Late Model) Carrier Launch Set), we now welcome the F-14B kit with the newly-designed shipboard towing tractor and handling crew figures!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit also includes various kinds of ordnance and accessories such as wheel chocks, towbars and tiedown chains, and flight deck sheet to enjoy diorama!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Model\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its variable-sweep wing and superior ordnance systems, the F-14 Tomcat was developed as the U.S. Navy’s carrier fighter in the late 1960s and one of its key aircraft for over 30 years until it was retired in 2006. The F-14B can be said to have seen the first major upgrades to the aircraft, including new engines. The F110- GE-400 turbo fan engine provided up to 50% greater thrust. Shipboard towing tractors are unsung heroes of life on board a carrier, handling aircraft like the F-14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a tight turning circle and can skim underneath the wings of aircraft on deck, and pintle hooks front and rear let you hook them up to and pull the 30-ton F-14 via a towbar. At the rear is either the MSU-200NAV mobile air start unit for starting aircraft engines, or a 1-ton counterweight that helps give the necessary traction to pull heavy vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model (F-14B)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is a 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 398mm, wingspan: 408mm (wings swept forward)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe flowing form of the F-14B Tomcat is captured in style based upon the extensive research of the actual aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe kit realistically depicts F-14B features such as head-up display, instrument and side console panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMoving variable-sweep wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeatures realistic depictions of F110-GE-400 engine front fan and nozzles, sensor pod with AN\/AXX-1 TCS camera, and AN\/ALQ-126 ECM antenna under the wing glove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe ladder on the left side of nose is depicted half-open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNose landing gear angle can be adjusted thanks to new upper and lower parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with decals to depict 3 marking options (VF-102 \"Diamondbacks\" CAG Bird, VF-103 \"Jolly Rogers\" Commanding Officer's Aircraft and VF-143 \"Pukin' Dogs\" CAG Bird)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model (Shipboard Towing Tractor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is a 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Tractor length: 98mm (with air start unit), width: 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConnect it to the F-14B by towbar to recreate a towing scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe shipboard towing tractor is authentically depicted based upon the extensive research of the actual vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTractor front wheels can be depicted straight or turning. They are interchangeable even after assembly, and rear wheels feature double tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAir hoses are realistically depicted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRemove the driver figure to switch the magnet-attached seat when rendering the parked version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe MSU-200NAV mobile air start unit is also depicted, and can be attached or removed thanks to the attachment by poly caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen not attaching the MSU-200NAV mobile air start unit, rear weight can be attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncludes four new figures; one tractor driver figure, two handling crew figures and one plane captain (brake rider) figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eParts for wheel chocks, ALBAR towbars and tiedown chains are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncludes various kinds of ordnance: AIM-9L\/M Sidewinder x2, AIM-7M Sparrow x2, GBU-12 Paveway II x4, GBU-16 Paveway II x4, Mk.52 500lb low-drag general-purpose bomb x4, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight deck sheet is also included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSide cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModelling knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67925453046056,"sku":null,"price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/8707\/4600\/files\/966bbf238475f6ea3ad60ea07058b992.jpg?v=1792322853","url":"https:\/\/slickshifts.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-grumman-f-14b-tomcat-w-shipboard-towing-tractor-1-48-plastic-model-kit-item-61129","provider":"Slick-Shifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}