Preview: Tamiya's new 1/72nd scale F-14D Tomcat

Tamiya's new 72nd scale "F-14D Tomcat" was previewed at the All-Japan Model Show this week. We have a look at the built test kit & its features in our preview...

Preview: Tamiya's new 1/72nd scale F-14D Tomcat 

Grumman F-14D Tomcat 

From Tamiya

Product No #95

1/72nd Scale

Plastic injection moulded kit.

Decals for five aircraft are included

Price: TBA

The kit is due for release in December

Tamiya USA Website

The All-Japan Model & Hobby Show kicks off this week, and Tamiya took the opportunity to unveil an exciting new release for the modelling community. Back in 2018, their 1/48 scale F-14D was hailed as a marvel of model engineering, and Tamiya’s designers have built on that legacy to deliver something truly special. 

This December, modellers can look forward to assembling a modern classic: a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the F-14D Tomcat. To showcase its intricate detail, they have prepared a raw, unpainted version with panel line wash—giving you a clear view of the craftsmanship that awaits.

This kit features a wingspan of 272 mm and a fuselage length of 265 mm. It includes variable-sweep wings, with distinct, interchangeable parts that depict sealing plates and air bags in various positions. 

The canopy, air intake side sections, and fuselage sides are slide-moulded for precise shaping and surface detail. 

Horizontal stabilisers are movable thanks to poly caps, and modellers can choose between open or closed configurations for the fuel probe (right side of the nose) and the boarding ladder and step (left side of the fuselage). 

Additional parts allow for the recreation of laser-guided bombs, LANTIRN pods, and air-to-air missiles. The kit also includes two seated crew figures and offers five U.S. Navy marking options.

The kit will include five decal choices in the markings, including the "Bounty Hunters" version on the excellent box art.

This kit is due in December. You can see more of Tamiya's kits on the Tamiya USA Website