{"product_id":"f-14a-tomcat-159434-vf-143-punkin-dogs-nas-oceana-virginia-1976","title":"F-14A \"Tomcat\" 159434, VF-143 \"Punkin Dogs\", NAS Oceana, Virginia, 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.40 x 10.70 x 2.70 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel History and Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF-143, the Pukin' Dogs, operated the F-14 during the years when the Tomcat was becoming the U.S. Navy's principal fleet-defence fighter. NAS Oceana was a key East Coast base for the type, and the 1976 period connects this aircraft to the first generation of operational Tomcat squadrons. BuNo 159434 in the VF-143 marking preserves the early-service character of a fighter later remembered for a much longer and broader career. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: F-14A \"Tomcat\" 159434, VF-143 \"Punkin Dogs\", NAS Oceana, Virginia, 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis highly detailed diecast airplane model is true to scale and contains functional parts designed for realism and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used, making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed and authentic printings and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly refined and realistic panel lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguration and markings represented: F-14A \"Tomcat\" 159434, VF-143 \"Punkin Dogs\", NAS Oceana, Virginia, 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiecast metal construction with plastic detail components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePanel lines, antennas and surface details represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollector display subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbymaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532423352422,"sku":"HA5263","price":78.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/5197\/2966\/files\/HA5263-2D.jpg?v=1792089078","url":"https:\/\/motorcityclassicsinc.com\/products\/f-14a-tomcat-159434-vf-143-punkin-dogs-nas-oceana-virginia-1976","provider":"Motor City Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}