Top Gun
DETAIL & SCALE’S TOMCAT CLOSE-UP
If 'Top Gun: Maverick' has rekindled your desire to build an F-14, or you're a die-hard fan of the type, Detail & Scale’s new book is the ideal reference.
Flaps, Slats and Cats!
Chris Jones builds Tamiya's latest boxing of its 1/48 F-14A Tomcat, which comes with carrier deck diorama items. With 'Top Gun: Maverick' proving to be a huge hit in the cinemas, it's the perfect time to get nostalgic about the star of the original movie.
TOMCAT: MIGHTY WINGS
Revel in the varied colour schemes of the mighty F-14 Tomcat with our dedicated photo reference feature. Low- and high-vis examples are included for anyone considering building this famous US Navy interceptor.
F-14 Tomcat Quiz
With Top Gun: Maverick proving a huge success in cinemas, we offer a fun quiz on the star of the original film, the F-14. Do you know your stuff regarding the mighty Tomcat? Why not take our brain-teasing challenge and find out?
The Need... For Speed! Revell's Top Gun: Maverick F/A-18E Super Hornet
Chris Jones brings the silver screen to quarter scale with Maverick’s Super Hornet from the hotly anticipated 'Top Gun' sequel, via Revell’s 1/48 kit. Relive the high-octane movie with this fast-paced build feature!
THIRD STUDY OF THE TOMCAT
If you have the first two instalments of the Detail & Scale F-14 Tomcat books, you won't want to miss Part 3, which looks at Prototypes, Test, Evaluation and Adversary Aircraft. It's packed with great reference, to help get your kit builds on another level in terms of accuracy.
NEW TOMCAT REFERENCE
With Atlantic Fleet F-14 Squadrons already under its belt, Detail & Scale now offers coverage of Pacific Fleet Tomcat operators.
Detail & Scale F-14 Tomcat
Detail & Scale is converting its digital books on the F-14 Tomcat to print versions. Chris Clifford examines Part 1 of the series
TOMCAT THRUST
Modellers wishing to add further detail to Academy’s recent 1/72 F-14A Tomcat should consider CMK’s range of resin enhancements, which includes this representation of the type’s portside Pratt & Whitney TF-30-P-14 turbofan.
DISPLAY CASE
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: A traditional starting point for many, aircraft modelling is arguably the most popular form of the hobby – as shown by this month’s selection of reader builds.