1:72 F-14A Tomcat exhaust nozzles - closed position

The real subject

The Grumman F-14A Tomcat is an American carrier-based fighter with a variable-geometry wing and a crew of two. It carries the exhaust nozzles of both engines side by side at the rear end, and their petals change the cross-section according to the regime of flight, so the rear end is among the most conspicuous places on the whole machine.

What the set contains

A replacement for the exhaust nozzles in the closed position for a model in 1:72 scale. The closed position corresponds as a rule to a parked aircraft with the engines shut down, that is, to a scene on the deck of an aircraft carrier or on the ramp. Compared with the parts from the kit, the nozzles have finer petals and a deeper interior.

• 1:72 scale
• exhaust nozzles in the closed position
• the parts are not polystyrene, they are bonded with super glue
• an accessory for a plastic kit, not a model in its own right
• the inside of the nozzles is painted before gluing them onto the model

Building and painting tips

Cut off excess material with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder down, so that the nozzles sit into the rear end without a gap. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Paint the interior and create the heat tints before you glue the nozzles on, because afterwards a brush will no longer reach inside.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who are building a Tomcat in 1:72 scale and want a faithful rear end even when the model is seen from behind. The package contains replacement nozzles only; the kit, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.