F-14 by Century Wings

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lomax0000

Discussion Starter · Nov 19, 2007

Anyone bought F14 made by these folks? Out of all the diecast F14s out there in 1/72 scale, these seem to be the best in terms of quality and price.

For those of you who bought it, does the front landing gear go down lower (as if on a cat shot)?

http://www.centurywings.com/top.html

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AV8TORJoe

· #2 · Nov 19, 2007

lomax0000 said:
Anyone bought F14 made by these folks? Out of all the diecast F14s out there in 1/72 scale, these seem to be the best in terms of quality and price.

For those of you who bought it, does the front landing gear go down lower (as if on a cat shot)?

http://www.centurywings.com/top.html

Yes, I have two of these in my diecast collection. These are very expensive but overall worth it as these are the most accurate models to be rendered in diecast. The front landing gear is "static" (non poseable) for all the models.

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lomax0000

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 20, 2007

Thank you for the reply, AV8TORJoe.

One more question: which parts are movable (if any)? Any other unique characteristics about this item would be greatly appreciated. I sent an email to the maker, but possibly due to a volume of email or language barrier, I haven't heard back. Thanks again.

tom

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54thCuda2

· #4 · Nov 20, 2007

You say expensive, how expensive? Where can we order these? I see nothing for ordering on that site.

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AV8TORJoe

· #5 · Nov 20, 2007 (Edited)

lomax0000 said:
Thank you for the reply, AV8TORJoe.

One more question: which parts are movable (if any)? Any other unique characteristics about this item would be greatly appreciated. I sent an email to the maker, but possibly due to a volume of email or language barrier, I haven't heard back. Thanks again.

tom

Hi Tom, the only moving parts on the Tomcat are the "Swing wings". Here's a site with more detailed photos: http://www.diecastace.com/review_cw_JRf14203.html

54thCuda2 said:
You say expensive, how expensive? Where can we order these? I see nothing for ordering on that site.

You can get it here: http://www.flyingmule.com/ Look under "Century Wings"

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lomax0000

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 20, 2007

Thanks so much.

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AV8TORJoe

· #7 · Nov 28, 2007

Btw, Wings and Wheels gives a 20% discount on two early versions of the Century Wings' "Jolly Rogers" F-14 Tomcat as seen from the "Final Countdown" movie: http://www.wingsandwheel.com/centurywings.htm

These make great X'mas gifts! :thumb

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Tracker47

· #8 · Nov 28, 2007

I saw them at my local hobby shop with a price of $59.95, last week.

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cmten1

· #9 · Dec 8, 2007

These are hands down the best 1/72 diecast representations of the F-14 Tomcat and the A-6 Intruder. Simply beautiful.

Check out www.team10collectibles.com They have quite a few in stock at a good price too.

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Crossroads

· #10 · Dec 22, 2007

Century Wings is becoming very popular. A few of their latest models are selling out before they reach the shelves.

Their latest aircraft is the Century Wings A-7E CORSAIR II U.S.NAVY VA-82 MARAUDERS AJ300 1978 (1:72) Pre Order

Someone was asking about lowering the landing gear. Here is a pic of Century Wings F-14A Tomcat USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, AJ203, USS Nimitz, 1978, Launch Configuration (1:72). As the description says this model is fixed in a launch position. This is an earlier model but there are still some of these around.