Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft CA72JR02-W Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, AJ201, USS Theordore Roosevelt, 1993, Weathered Finish. Limited Edition 1000 Pieces Worldwide. US Navy Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) was established on July 1st, 1955. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-84 adopted the name in 1960 while operating the FJ-3 Fury. The squadron transitioned through the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14A Tomcat in 1976. VF-84 deployed several times aboard the USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt before being disestablished on October 1st, 1995, and handing over the Jolly Rogers title to VF-103. This model has a “washed” paint finish with panel line shading. To learn more, visit the Calibre Wings Youtube Channel. Please note: An optional display stand. Is available separately if you wish to display this model “in-flight”. Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was first flown on December 21st, 1970. Made famous by the Hollywood film Top Gun, the F-14 replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy’s primary maritime air superiority fighter. Its design includes a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for improved positioning in air to air dogfights. Nicknamed “Bombcat, ” the F-14 spent much of its late career in an air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system. Calibre Wings have designed their tooling to include many features that are important to F-14 fans, including a couple that aren’t currently offered by the competition. Martin Baker GRU-7 ejection seats (for A/B version). Realistic pilot & RIO figures. Canopy in open or closed position. Movable sweep wings & horizontal stablizers. Interchangeable engine nozzles in open or closed positions. Landing gears extended or stored. Pay load ordnance (based on operational readiness). Limited edition serialised metal plate. Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft. The Calibre Wings 1:72 range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Calibre Wings 1:72 diecast airplanes feature. Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Detailed pilot and crew figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Ever wondered how a modern diecast model is made? Check out this video from the Calibre Wings Youtube Channel. The item “Calibre Wings 172 F-14A Tomcat USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers AJ201 Weathered Finish” is in sale since Thursday, July 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “theflyingmule” and is located in Grass Valley, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft
- Scale: 1:72
- Vehicle Make: Grumman
- Vehicle Type: Airplane
- Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
- Theme: 1:72 Aircraft
- Year of Manufacture: 2020
- Model: F-14A Tomcat
- MPN: CA72JR02-W_Diecast_Metal_Model_Airplane_Grumman
- Recommended Age Range: 14+
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China