JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-FW190-003
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe JG 26 Schlageter, Black 13, Joseph Priller, France, 1945 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Focke-Wulf Fw 190A | | 4.75" | | 5.75" |
Josef "Pips" Priller joined the Luftwaffe in 1935 and on October 1, 1939, was appointed Staffelkapitän of 6./JG 51. He gained his first victories on May 28, 1940 over Dunkirk in aerial combat with RAF fighters. On October 17, Oberleutnant Priller claimed his 20th victory and claimed at least fourteen victories in the Battle of Britain. On November 20, 1940, Priller was transferred as Staffelkapitän to 1./JG 26 and claimed several victories between June 16 and July 11, 1941, shooting down 19 RAF aircraft, including 17 Spitfire fighters, to bring his victory total to 39. Hauptmann Priller became Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 26 on December 6, 1941. He recorded his 60th victory on March 27, 1942 and his 70th victory on May 5.
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.
JC's 1:72 scale Fw 190 is a beautiful model at an affordable price. The solid diecast metal wing has hand-painted trim-tab detail, with machine gun details on the leading edge and structural details that can be viewed inside the wheel wells. There is subtle panel and rivet detail on the surface of the model, and other fine details include an opening canopy, pilot figure, ventral-mounted ADF navigational antenna and solid metal horizontal stabilizers with simulated fabric elevators. Variants in this series include the original 190A and the 190D. Each release includes a display stand with details such as the aircraft's name, operator or type.
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The JC Wings "1:72 Military" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
JC Wings 1:72 Military 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
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