Grumman F-14 Tomcat 1/350, PE 3573
Brand: White Ensign Models
Scale: 1/350
Review by: Zoltan Pocza
Sample by: White Ensign Models

 

Introduction

With the appearance of the Trumpeter USS Nimitz CVN-68 on the market we expected that they will be release separate aircraft sets as well, just like in the case of the Tamiya USS Enterprise CVN-65. Trumpeter's offering looks better than the old Tamiya planes, but if you want more, WEM offers a good solution for you. We already reviewed their USS Nimitz Airwing Set here on CarrierBuilders, but this time, we'll see what is included in the separate sets, designed for the separate aircraft packages.

First Impressions

The packaging was convincing as usual. The fret is placed in the usual WEM envelope with a cardboard to strengthen the pack for the long trip to your workbench.

Overview

The F-14 parts are not included in the WEM USS Nimitz Air Wing set, In this case it's enough for 6 Tomcats if the carpet monster doesn't eat any of the parts (as you can find 6 in the Trumpeter aircraft sets). It's really easy to calculate the number of PE sets you have to order, it's the same number as the plane packs.

The kit contains the following parts to enhance your Tomcats:

Cockpit
Cockpit Tub + Instrument panels
Control Sticks
Ejection Seats
 
Exterior
Airbrake Panel
Main Undercarriage Doors
Nose Undercarriage Doors
Weapon Pylons
Compressed Nose Undercarriage Leg
Nose Wheels
Wing Flaps
Nose Range Finder
Ventral Fins
Arresting Hook
Nose Undercarriage Leg
Main Undercarriage Leg
Main Wheels

 


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Conclusion

This set is very nice as usual, Peter Hall push our insanity to the limits with these sets. Recommended!

Ordering

 

WEM 1/350 F-14 Tomcat PE Set PE 3573  £5.08 + VAT
Trumpeter 1/350 F-14 Tomcat (6) 1/350 Tomcat  £4.25 + VAT

Please note that prices may vary, these prices were the actual prices when this review made!

Sample kit courtesy by Caroline and John Snyder, White Ensign Models. Thank you!

Photos and text © 2005 by Zoltan Pocza

June 8, 2005

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