FACTORY SELECT #FS034A 1/100 Grumman F-14D Tomcat, VF-2 USS Constellation CVA-64

Description: NO RESERVE. 1/100 Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat U.S. Navy Carrier-capable, Supersonic, Twin-engined, Two seat, Variable-sweep Wing Fighter Aircraft US Navy BuNo 163894, Tail Code "NE", A/C ID # NE100, USN VF-2 (Fighter Squadron 2) "Bounty Hunters". CVW-2 (Carrier Air Wing 2) as flown from USS Constellation, (CVA-64), Late 1990s. The model is identified simply as a "Tomcat" in the information provided by the manufacturer which our distributor included in the invoice to us. However, we determined that it is in fact a "Super Tomcat" from an Internet site considered by many as "the definitive F-14 source". This site points out that with its new, more powerful engines and large number of improvements compared to the earlier F-14s, the F-14D's name was changed from "Tomcat" to "Super Tomcat", but there are no readily observable external differences between the earlier Tomcats and the Super Tomcats. Although the information from the manufacturer gives the period that the aircraft represented by the model severed on Constellation as "1990s", we have narrowed this down to the late 1990s by the Lantrin (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) LTS or Lantrin Targeting System pod mounted on the outboard pylon under its starboard wing. This is the blunt-nosed cylinder shown in the sixth picture, which was taken of the LTS pod on another F-14D sold as FS034B. Model is unbranded - having been purchased by our distributor from directly from the two to three factories in China that manufacture pre-made collectible scale models. This and other such models that have been offered by factories come in a few different styles of boxes - none of which carry any brand names or part numbers. Much of the information on the boxes is in Chinese but the brief warning about age suitability appears in multiple languages. Some of the models, as is the case with this particular one, have a few descriptive paragraphs on the boxes' undersides about the actual aircraft represented by the model. All of these unbranded models were initially sold as models bearing known brand names. Different type stands are used for the various unbranded the models and most can be recognized by experienced collectors as common to a specific brand or brands. It not clear whether the unbranded models have the same markings / camouflage schemes as their branded counterparts but some may be finished with markings and camouflage unique to these unbranded pieces. Regardless, all of the few dozen different models amoung the unbranded items we have obtained to list are very high quality pieces. The models in the group that we've obtained to date all appear on the invoices with "FS", "FSF" and "FSH" prefixes followed by numeric "0XX" designators all of which have "A", "B", or "C" suffixes. Each of the part numbers are assigned to single models with no duplications. When the contact at our distributor was asked what the "FS" stood for, he responded "Factory Select" but gave the impression that this was his choice. For the purpose of this listing we are using both "Unbranded" with the corresponding bare numbers lacking the "FS" or other prefixes and the "Factory Select" designation and the full numbers on our invoices assigned to the specific items. Interestingly, somewhat detailed identifying information for each of the models appears on our invoices but not on the models' packaging. However, in this case, the model's part number - FS034A is on a the left side of its box. The box for this model as well as for many of the other FS pieces is black on all sides with three views of the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter on the bottom. An example of the artwork is shown in our last picture, although the black appears washed-out and greyish brown in some areas. Model has fixed landing gear that cannot be removed but also comes with a stand so it can be displayed both "on the ground" as well as "in flight". Diecast model with resin and plastic parts. Unbranded #034A / "Factory Select" #FS034A. MIB. FOR ANYONE NOT FAMILIAR WITH HOW TO INTERPRET A MODEL'S SCALE, THE MODEL IS 7 5/8 INCHES LONG WITH A 7 1/2 INCH WINGSPAN WITH THE VARIABLE-SWEEP WINGS FULLY EXTENDED. THESE ARE EQUIVALENT TO DIVIDING THE LENGTH AND CORRESPONDING WINGSPAN OF THE REAL AIRCRAFT IN INCHES BY 100. Buyer pays shipping as indicated: (1) US - Free Shipping by USPS First Class Package or Priority Mail to anywhere in the 50 states depending on weight. (2) CANADA - $18.00 US for this 1/43 Scale item; $2.00 US per item for each additional 1/43 or smaller scale item in the same shipment. LATIN AMERICA AND EUROPE - $27.00 US for this 1/43 Scale item; $3.50 US for each additional 1/43 or smaller scale item in the same shipment. (4) ALL OTHER COUNTRIES - $27.00 US for this 1/43 Scale item; $4.50 US for each additional 1/43 or smaller scale item in the same shipment. International shipments will be identified a "Merchandise" on the necessary US Customs forms and the price paid for each model in a given shipment will be used as its declared value. Any duties or other taxes levied on any foreign shipment are to be borne by the buyer. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS BY FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONAL, WHICH COVERS PACKAGES UP TO 4 LBS IN WEIGHT. BECAUSE THIS MODEL IS RELATIVELY LIGHT-WEIGHT, IT SHOULD BE POSSIBLE TO SHIP A FEW ADDITIONAL MODELS WITH IT AND STILL BE UNDER THE 4 LBS. LIMIT. THE INCREMENTAL SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES FOR ADDITIONAL MODELS WILL VARY BETWEEN $2.00 AND $4.50 EACH, DEPENDING UPON WHERE THE MODELS ARE TO BE SHIPPED.Virginia buyers pay 6.0% Sales Tax. Allow 10 days for checks to clear. EMAIL US TO HOLD ITEMS PENDING ADDING MORE TO THE SHIPMENT.

Price: 48.95 USD

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

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