High-quality F-14 papercraft models are not merely static statues; they are often functional representations of the real aircraft. Advanced designs, such as those popularized by designers like Bruno Vanackere or the creations found on sites like Paper-Replika, often incorporate internal paper skeletons. These "skeletons" allow the modeler to slide the wings forward and backward, changing the aircraft’s configuration from the extended wings used for landing and carrier takeoffs to the swept-back "combat" configuration for high-speed intercepts.