Recognizing the need to differentiate themselves from all of the other makers of 1:72 scale F-14 Tomcats, Calibre Wings has finally provided information concerning a pair of fleet defense fighters due out this fall. The list of features is rather long and includes a number of robust additions others have thus far sidestepped including:
- Diecast construction
- Martin Baker GRU-7 ejection seats
- Realistic pilot and RIO figures
- Canopy in open or closed position
- Working glove vanes
- Positional airbrakes
- Movable sweep wings & horizontal stablizers
- Interchangeable engine nozzles in open or closed positions
- Landing gears extended or stored
- Jet intake covers
- Wheel chocks
- Rubber tires
- Operational pay load ordnance
- Deluxe display stand
- Limited edition serialized metal plate
- Collector’s box
Two warbirds are thus far being readied: one portraying VF-1 Wolf Pack” (CA721402) and the second VF-103 “Jolly Rogers” (CA721401) on their last flight. Both models have been listed on our web site and we hope to have photos of them some time soon.