F14 Papercraft

The hardest part of the build. In most free templates, the wings are fixed in the "overswept" (storage) position or the "full forward" (landing) position. However, advanced users design a "box spar" inside the fuselage where the wing roots pivot. Pro tip: Rub a tiny amount of candle wax on the paper pivot points to reduce friction if you want movable wings.

The papercraft community is largely driven by online sharing. You can find F-14 Tomcat templates through several avenues: f14 papercraft

Scale: ~1/48
Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
Pages: 4 sheets of A4 cardstock (160–200 gsm recommended)
Tools needed: Scissors/craft knife, metal ruler, scoring tool, white glue (PVA), toothpicks (for small parts) The hardest part of the build