Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50324
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe JG 54 Grunherz, Hannes Trautloft |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Focke-Wulf Fw 190A | | 4.75" | | 5.75" |
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 first appeared in August 1941, and its air superiority quickly earned itself the nickname "Butcher Bird" from many opponents. The Fw 190 was an outstanding single-seat fighter, with more than 20,000 manufactured in WWII. The 190A-4 was introduced in June 1942, and it offered a methanol-water power-boost system, as well as updated radio equipment. A new 1/72 scale Fw 190A-4 from Dragon Warbirds has taken to the air, decked out in the markings of JG.54.
The original fighter was flown by Oberstleutnant Hannes Trautloft, whose first combat experience was in the Spanish Civil War where he scored five victories. In WWII he saw combat in Poland and France before being appointed Kommodore of the newly established JG.54 on 25 August 1940. He participated in the Battle of Britain, the Balkans campaign and Operation Barbarossa, before eventually finishing with 58 aerial victories in his remarkable career, 45 of which were on the Eastern Front. Trautloft's "Black Double Chevron and Bars" Fucke-Wulf aircraft is beautifully replicated in miniature by Dragon Warbirds, with one distinctive element being the green heart insignia on the fuselage. The yellow bands add a splash of color to the light gray color of this accurately detailed model. This is a famous aircraft flown by a famous Luftwaffe ace, and it makes a prized asset in any model aircraft collection.
Designed by Kurt Tank, the Fw-190A was first flown on June 1st, 1939. This small, yet ferociously-powered aircraft was fast and maneuverable and packed a fierce armament package earning it the nickname "Butcher Bird". The wide landing gear, excellent visibility and high-altitude paddle-bladed propeller endeared it to pilots familiar with the shortcomings of its predecessor - the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Some of the Luftwaffe's most famous fighter aces flew the Fw 190. Many variants were produced during the war, with the most notable being the inline-engine equipped and longer-nosed 190D, known as the "Dora." © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The mold for the Fw 190 also allows for both the early war "A" model and late war long-nose "D" model to be produced, with separate castings for each fuselage. The paint schemes are expertly airbrushed to bring out the subtleties of the panel lines, rivets, control surface detail and trim tabs. Pad-printed unit markings and finely detailed placards complete this historically accurate model. The elevators and rudder are hinged and movable, which is uncommon in 1:72 scale. The sliding canopy opens to reveal a fully detailed cockpit with pad-printed instruments and side panels.
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The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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