{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-f-14b-tomcat-shipboard-towing-tractor-61129","title":"Tamiya 1:48 F-14B Tomcat \u0026 Shipboard Towing Tractor - 61129","description":"Tamiya 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! This kit also includes various kinds of ordnance and accessories such as wheel chocks, towbars and tiedown chains, and flight deck sheet to enjoy diorama!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout F-14B and Shipboard Towing Tractor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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. They 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model (F-14B)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 398mm, wingspan: 408mm (wings swept forward)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eThe kit realistically depicts F-14B features such as head-up display, instrument and side console panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving variable-sweep wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eThe ladder on the left side of nose is depicted half-open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose landing gear angle can be adjusted thanks to new upper and lower parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model (Shipboard Towing Tractor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 1\/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Tractor length: 98mm (with air start unit), width: 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect it to the F-14B by towbar to recreate a towing scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shipboard towing tractor is authentically depicted based upon the extensive research of the actual vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eAir hoses are realistically depicted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the driver figure to switch the magnet-attached seat when rendering the parked version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The 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\u003eWhen not attaching the MSU-200NAV mobile air start unit, rear weight can be attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes four new figures; one tractor driver figure, two handling crew figures and one plane captain (brake rider) figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts for wheel chocks, ALBAR towbars and tiedown chains are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 Flight deck sheet is also included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarton quantity is 6 and EAN is 4950344611294\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e American\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61129\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order - Expected Jan 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is on its way to the UK distributor. We order it for you and send it as soon as it arrives. Expected dates are estimates and can move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56963529605506,"sku":"61129","price":71.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/61129_01.jpg?v=1791202711","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-48-f-14b-tomcat-shipboard-towing-tractor-61129","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}