{"product_id":"f-14a-tomcat-160388-vf-41-black-aces-uss-nimitz-1978","title":"F-14A \"Tomcat\" 160388, VF-41\"Black Aces\", USS Nimitz, 1978","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-41, the Black Aces, was one of the early U.S. Navy F-14 squadrons and operated from the carrier USS Nimitz. In 1978 the Tomcat was still a relatively new fleet-defence fighter, valued for its radar, Phoenix missile system and variable-sweep wings. BuNo 160388 in VF-41 markings captures the type before its later strike role and popular culture associations came to dominate how many people remembered it. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: F-14A \"Tomcat\" 160388, VF-41\"Black Aces\", USS Nimitz, 1978.\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\" 160388, VF-41\"Black Aces\", USS Nimitz, 1978\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":46532390387814,"sku":"HA5261","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/5197\/2966\/files\/HA5261_3.jpg?v=1787064180","url":"https:\/\/motorcityclassicsinc.com\/products\/f-14a-tomcat-160388-vf-41-black-aces-uss-nimitz-1978","provider":"Motor City Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}