1:48 F-14 B Tomcat (Early) - LooK Set (for GWH Kits)

The real subject

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was a two-seat carrier-based fighter of US naval aviation, recognizable at first glance by its variable-sweep wing. The crew consisted of a pilot and a weapon systems operator, so the cockpit has two separate stations with different equipment. The F-14B is a later version of the family, and the designation early configuration distinguishes its older form from later equipment changes.

What the set solves

The set from Eduard in the LooK range is focused on the instrument panel of the cockpit and is cut for Great Wall Hobby kits in 1:48 scale. It replaces the panel from the kit, where the instrument section is usually only suggested and has to be painted in by hand at length. The exact list of parts is given by the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• Before applying them, check in the instructions whether the colored items are self-adhesive.
• Seat the original panel from the kit dry first, so that you know how much room the new panel needs.
• Clear dust and grease from the area under the panel, otherwise the joint will not hold.
• Finish the cockpit before you close the fuselage and fit the canopy.
• Leave the instrument panel without matte varnish; the gloss of the instrument glass is exactly what should be visible.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want the cockpit of the Tomcat finished quickly and without painting the tiny dials in by hand.

The package contains an accessory set only. The kit itself, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.