Collector Guides
JC Wings EA-6B Prowler VAQ-136: Folding Wings and Display Features
Choose JC Wings JCW-72-EA6B-007 when you want the VAQ-136 Gauntlets Prowler with documented folding wings and canopy access. It is a finished 1:72 model, giving a collector different display options without constructing an airframe kit.
Match the full aircraft identity
The offer identifies the EA-6B Prowler, VAQ-136 Gauntlets, USS George Washington and the 2012 subject. The product photograph shows the gray aircraft with contrasting red tail artwork.
Those identifiers distinguish it from another Prowler release in a different squadron scheme. The final 007 in the item code is important; a shared EA-6B name does not mean all JC Wings offers have the same decoration or availability.
Spread wings or a folded-wing presentation?
The product description explicitly lists folding wings. A spread-wing arrangement emphasizes the aircraft's complete outline. A folded-wing arrangement can support a parked, carrier-style display and show a different part of the miniature's design.
The listed approximate footprint is 10 inches of length and 8.75 inches of wingspan. The description does not provide a separate folded span or maximum folded-wing height. Do not choose an enclosure by subtracting an imagined amount from the stated wingspan.
Folding can reduce the horizontal space needed while making vertical clearance more important. Confirm the actual pose and use the supplied instructions to avoid forcing hinges or supporting the aircraft by a moving wing.
Canopy access and the supplied stand
An opening canopy and a display stand are both listed. For a cockpit-focused arrangement, leave room above the canopy and position the aircraft so the view is not blocked by the shelf edge.
A stand-mounted pose requires its own overall measurement. The stated aircraft length and span do not include the height of the support or the envelope of an angled model. A stand is not a clear protective case.
Check the accessories without assuming a loadout
The store description lists missile accessories but does not enumerate every type and quantity. A buyer reproducing a specific configuration should confirm the included pieces before ordering rather than assuming the box supplies every possible load.
The model uses diecast metal and plastic components. The visual surface details, antennas and underwing pieces are display features, not operational equipment. The aircraft photo does not imply that separate deck scenery or a tow vehicle is included.
Where this Prowler fits a collection
This release is a direct match for a VAQ-136 or named carrier-subject collection. It also offers a different silhouette and wing arrangement beside a 1:72 Tomcat, provided you allow the required space for both aircraft.
Choose the exact markings and intended pose first. Check the current JCW-72-EA6B-007 offer or explore other subjects in the Grumman Scale Models collection.
