F-14B Tomcat- UNBOXING! A Ton of Details!! (JC WINGS) 

Even with the minor QC issues this is an amazing representation of a F-14B. The sculpted details and especially the paint and decals are top notch! Wow. It does look beautiful in that banked turn position on the stand. Thanks for sharing.

Watching you assemble this particular model was simply frustrating. It's quality issues like these which currently drive me out of collecting models. Everything becomes more and more expensive and quality control just doesn't hold up... I mean this is terrible with print errors, non-fitting parts, a messed up canopy and a useless stand. That's NOT okay!

Such a beautiful plane, wanted to be a Tomcat pilot when I was a kid...the Tamiya model kit is the best model F-14 I've ever had...

This is the most beautiful looking Tomcat model that I’ve seen at 1:72 scale! 😍

when i was a kid you had to actually build the model not just take it out of the box

LANTIRN was used to send GPS coordinates to the JDAM through the aircraft computers and the F-14 carried AIM-9L and AIM-9M sidewinders.

In my opinion the best F-14s in 1/72 scale are by Hobbymaster & Calibre Wings... my issue with the JC Wings Tomcats is that the main gear doors remains open even in the gear up position... however with regard to the A-6 Intruder, Su-34 Fullback & P-38 Lightning, the JC Wings molds rock!

Tomcat trivia. VF-11 is one of the oldest fighter squadrons in the navy. The boars head squadron insignia is from Gordon's London Dry Gin, and has been on the squadrons aircraft since they were flying open cockpit biplanes the 1920s, & is named Arnold.

We use Polywatch to polish light scratches on acrylic watch crystals. You can try it since a small tube is inexpensive and would be more than enough

Wow!! Just the thumbnail alone looks amazing, I love the Tomcat - one of the most beautiful aircraft ever in my opinion (after the Spitfire of course, as I'm a Brit, and the Vulcan, because... I'm a Brit lol)

War hero for Iran. We Iranians love this plane very much. And while we were embargoed all these years, we were able to keep this fighter.I am very proud of this fighter and its pilots.I love this fighter's family.❤❤❤

A tiny drop of 3 in one oil can make the parts attach easier. And on the wings may quiet the noise. Very nice model. And the flight deck adds to the display.

For the missiles that would be fitted with lasers and the targeting pod: with a small drill bit and a pin vise, drill out the tip of the missile or aperture on the pod and insert small tritium vials. They look awesome on models.

My recollection is the AIM-54 could be launched from as many as 90 miles, depending on speeds, altitudes, and aspect of target (ie: coming towards or flying away). For example it may have launched from 90 miles to target but if both were heading towards each other at high mach he may only be 50 miles away at intercept due to collective closing speeds.

Fun fact about the targeting pod, the RIO actually wouldnt use the same stick as the AWG-9 interaction stick. There was an additional stick mounted off his left side. The pod video feed would still be put on his screen the TID, replacing the standard TCS on the nose of the jet with a flip of a switch.

Regarding the phoenix, it had a bunch of kills by Iran but none by the US. Closest it came was in southern watch when a pair of VF-213 Black Lions jets fired at Iraqi migs but the missiles had not been armed properly and the rocket motors did not fire.

I remember the days growing up in my youth actually building, puddying, sanding, painting etc plastic model kits. I guess now at 55 its the instant gratification age. Overall a nice looking model and even better diorama. I do wish they wouldve weathered the engine exhaust nozzles better.

This started out so promising and just fell off a cliff. QC issues is an understatement. One of the reasons I all but stopped collecting. It’s like 50% of the models you buy end up damaged and flawed from just trying to fit accessories. Even when you take all the care and time in the world, if pieces don’t fit, it’s not going to end well. And you shouldn’t need sticky tac or glue on a brand new anything

i believe those were supposed to be mk82s (the first ground ordnance shown) as i believe the 31's and 38's were only on the F14d (for it short period of service) not a standard loadout on the B model which carried the 10/12/16/24 GBUs. But i could be wrong (only DCS fan lol). Yes it was only lantirn pod - they still went with the lantirn even on the D model over amraam 120 capability in regards to funding when i looked into it.

Kind of a random but interesting fact in regards to the F-14B: The original F-14B (an early 1970s project) was intended to use the Pratt and Whitney F401 (derivative of the F100) in place of the TF30s, with the proposed F-14C consisting of an avionics upgrade. Neither variant was built, due to cancellation of the program in 1974-1975 (due to cost overruns/reliability issues with the F401/early F100s). The F110-powered Tomcats ended up making up less than half the functional fleet, which is rather unfortunate (the TF30s were frankly not a good long-term powerplant for the Tomcat lmao)

I’m so happy to see your back! I love all your videos you have such great models! I’m thinking about getting a Calibre Wings 1:72 F-14A USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers for my display.

I recently bought the Seymour Johnson 75th anniversary F-15 from JC and had the same issue with the canopy fog. Additionally, the nose gear wouldn’t attach properly, but overall I was similarly impressed with the detail and paint scheme.

Not a very big deal, but the larger missile that you were holding was the AIM-54 Phoenix. It was 1 of 6 that could be carried at 1 time. The F14 was capable of tracking 24 targets and firing the AIM-54 Phoenix missiles against 6 of them from a 100 miles away. They are "fire and forget" self guided after launch.

Out of all the military vehicle model collector RU-vidrs… your my favourite🫡

Another Outstanding video and presentation.

Great review and beautiful model! I remember the Rippers when I was on the Carl Vinson having the F-14D variant in the 90s, then later going to the B variant. Miss seeing them fly. CMDCM AW/SW is the rank for the Command Master Chief, Air Warfare/Sea Warfare qualified. Most senior enlisted rank for their unit. Usually the plane captain goes their but they adorned it with their senior enlisted guy instead.

For glue on the canopy use acetone free polish remover, just be careful as it will eat away at the paint if you're not careful

I think the name on the bottom of the plane is the name and rank of the plane captain who is in charge of the whole plane. They say that the plane captain owns the plane and the pilot just flys the plane

The CMDCM (SW/AW) on the front wheel covers @ 19:22 is the Rank and Name of the Squadron's Command Master Chief and his hometown. (SW/AW) is what is known as a warfare designation, this indicates that they are considered subject matter experts on various areas of the type of ship and aircraft they serve with.

"Fennedy"... that needs to be fixed. You can scratch it with a hobby knife and then use a letter transfer. Because that is a big bummer. Easy fix, tho. I liked the light weathering on it. Looks really neat.

Nice model. As to the Pilot and RIO figures, just think about it, where has the Pilot got his hands? He'll have a control the RIO doesn't :)

glad you are back dude. you never posted a video for a very long time.

The Aim-9's had the fins that curve and extend out a little, therefore it should be the Aim-9L/M. If you pay attention to the Aim 9G/H's, their fins are completely straight.

Had vf11 red rippers was in my car when I was in VFA131. I even transitioned the squadron to the super hornets

Ive had that same trouble with JC wings. I pop missiles all the time! LOL

For what it's worth, I was stationed on the USS John F. Kennedy (Fennedy LOL) from 81-85. I never saw a VF-11 Tomcat painted with the dark paint scheme on the tail rudders. They were light gray with a small VF-11 logo in the center of the rudders. Also the carrier air wing designator was AC, not AA that is painted on the inside of the tail rudder on your model. The name on the front landing gear doors was the aircraft's plane captain.

If this man has a son and his son eventually gets to play with all of these he would have so much fun

I just bought the JC wings 1:72 vf103 F14B. I can’t wait.

I saw a LOT of F-14s in my time in service aboard the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy and NONE of them showed so many heavy black lines between the panels. A typical weapons load for standard mission would be 2 sidewinders, 2 sparrows, might carry 2 phoenix and 20 mm gun.

Thanks for the video. Maybe replace canopy with a 1/72 kit.

Unreal Toy! Even the gray looks a tinge of yello. Kooks shouldave kept the F-14, easy to have Stealthed it. Who's a Lucky Boy?

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I think the pitot tube is on the left side near the cockpit. I went to an air show in the 1980s and there was an F-14 there, I asked the pilot what the little 90 degree bent tube on the side was and he said pitot tube.

Can’t decide which aircraft looks cooler. F15 or F14?🤔 (nothing wrong with F16, F18, F22 or F35, but there’s something special about the Eagle and Tomcat)

very cool but if it dose not come with the jolly roger decals it is now worth it.

Even though I am very interested in JC Wings Sukhoi... but when I saw this review, it felt scary to see the quality of JC Wings 😅

CMDCM AW/SW means Command Master Chief with his specialty primary being Air warfare and his secondary being Surface warfare qualifications for specifically Mark Hall, he would be the plane captain, however, I was not able to find that specific sailor, need a little more info on him to see if he is real. Regardless I definitely would not pay $100-$350.00 for that model in 1/72 scale not a chance. Cmdr Rodriguez however was the commanding officer of VFA11 Red Rippers and was relieved at a COC by Cmdr. Anthony T. DeSmet in 2007 NAS Oceana at Va beach. Regarding the label under the port wing, I have never seen this before in this location on any of the VFA11 birds. Usually, there is a warning label under the port canopy that refers to activated charges but not under the wing. However, there is an F14 in Northrop Grumman Long Island New York that does have these warnings displayed in those locations I believe.

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3:18 Iran did use a quite a bit of Phoenix missiles during the Iran Iraq war in the 1980s.

I love the F 14

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Hey man I really like the review I believe that the sidewinder is a 9e unsure to be exact though from the looks of things it is also keep up the good work man!!!

Phoenix missiles have shot down a lot of planes. 3:13 They were fired by Iranian Tomcats.

Yo, love the content, you got my sub. Nice F14B, I'm actually going to be building one myself in 1/48 so wish me luck.

It's ready to out rate every 5th gen fighter lawl!

If they added some flight deck crew, that would be awesome!

Long time no see, very interesting die cast, super detailing and good packaging. That canopy should polish right out. Carrier deck set Makes a nice diorama Now I just have to take a look at my beer budget to shift some cash over to my model budget. Cheers

Nice thumbnail made it look 1:12 scale

You should have some Top Gun music playing on the background,like "Highway to the Danger Zone"

I've been to sea on the Fennedy.

Has anyone else noticed the carrier name on the edge of the wing @ 16:40 it says JOHN F FENNEDY instead of KENNEDY. LOL

awesome, nice airfighter models review

As a former Tomcat mechanic (AD-1) I find it not realistic to make the panel lines stand out to the degree they do with these types of kits or those who build the plastic kits. Panels lines do not stand out.

Underrated ❤

John " Chi Chi" Rodriguez and Mark "Wedge" Black

This is Awesome How much are these and are they still available???

I’ve never purchased a JC Wings model. And after watching this video I’m glad I still haven’t.

It looks good❤

Hi, thx for your suberb review ! I recieved the VF31 one yesterday from JC Wings, my question is where is the pitot tube fpr the nose in the package, I could find it yet. Maybe I have overseen it , could please tell me, where found it in the package, thx in advance . Rgds Martin

The model is beautiful, just the panel lines work is too heavy...

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I've watched your videos before and they were very good. But I do have to ask you. Why did you choose JC? There's other better quality model companies like century wings, yes caliber wings is similar but the paint and details are alot better. Century wings has better attaching ordinance. Also here's a bit of history for you. The Iranians used the Phoenix to great affect and shot down quite a few airports, also the Phoenix has a range of around 100 nautical miles. I do like your channel keep it up.

Yes finally your back dude

Get a model aircraft carrier and put that f 14 on it

Very classic 🥱🥱💥💥💥💥💥 F35 scale 1/18 👍👍👍👍👍

O'Hare is ORD. As a kid, I though it was short for ordnance. 😅 Not what an airport should be called.

are the jdams supposed to go on the rear mounts? it seems like the gbu12 hardpoints are the right length to be at the front

I thought the Bombcat was a D-variant?

It upsets me to see incorrect markings on that AIM-54 from such a detailed model(for diecast anyway, obviously a plastic model built correctly will be better). It's got 2 yellow bands and 2 blue bands. If it was a live missile those blue bands would be a reddish brown. As it sits, the yellow bands indicate a live guidance system but an inert or training rocket motor.

I forgot i was subbed to the channel 😅 nice jet 👍

Too bad they didn’t make it have working retractable landing gears. Cheaper toys do have them. So much attention to details kinda ruined by this lack of gimmick.

Cool!

Nice base, needs some deck crew figs. Is the JBD motorised? so it can raise and lower.

I'll never understand how something like this can be released with things like "fennedy" and the weird text on the canopy. Executive officer? Commanding officer? Never seen that. They're just making stuff up.

Thnk You My Friend also May I asks about the Price of the Diorama and what are its measurements???

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I don't really do make this for F-14 😅 I don't know for what 😅

very cool video!

CAN YOU SHOW ME THE TORNADO IDS AND MIRAGE F1 PLEASE

This is the plane from top gunner

Are there any companies out there that make this kind of model for an f22 and f16?

Where can I buy that stand? The stand only.

nice!

Pity its so small :(( Why dont you built a kitset of one?

You are the best

Are these rc planes or just regular

Where did you get the aircraft carrier base?

Your back where have you been?

Where did you get the deck platform

Are these rc planes or regular