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Difference between F-14A/B Bombcat and F-14D cockpits

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: USA
Difference between F-14A/B Bombcat and F-14D cockpits
Posted by weebles on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:50 AM
Hello all, I've been trying to find the Black Box F-14D cockpit update set in 1/48 and just can't locate it anywhere. I'm looking at photos of the two sets and trying to find out just what the heck is the difference between the two. Does anyone know if there is any significant difference? I'm assuming there is some difference for the RIO but not sure what it is. Also can somebody recommend a good reference for the F-14D?
Thanks!
Dave
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Harrisburg, PA
Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:36 AM
There are some great photos here:
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http://www.anft.net/f-14
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Specific shots of the cockpit are here:
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http://www.anft.net/f-14/f14-detail-cp.htm
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Basically, the F-14D has a couple of multi-function displays in both the front and back seats. The Rio has much better displays in the F-14D.

The site above is the reference site on the F-14!

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Littleton,CO
Posted by caine on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:34 PM
Squadrons F-14 walk around has a bunch of F-14D pictures. I found it helpful in correcting some of the problems with my 1/72 Fujimi F-14D kit. The MFD's and the ejection seats are the biggest differences between the 'A' and 'D' models. The "bat ears" on the RIO's NACES ejection seats are also slightly lower than the pilot's.
http://www.shockwavephoto.com
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: USA
Posted by weebles on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:18 PM
Thanks guys. There clearly is a difference in cockpits. I don't think I'm going to find the F-14D set so it looks like she'll be an F-14A/B
Thanks!
Dave
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:35 AM
Lufbery... Just took a peak at that web site you mention. It's super! Will come in handy whenever I go and build the Revell 1/32 F-14.
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Harrisburg, PA
Posted by Lufbery on Thursday, January 22, 2004 9:51 AM
Scott,

The guy who does that site offers a walk-around CD. I'm thinking of picking it up.

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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