Academy 1:72 Focke Wulf Fw-190 D-9

The kit proposed by Academy company includes a plastic model kit of German fighter in 1:72 scale.

Focke Wulf Fw-190 is a single-seater and single-engine German fighter from the times of the Second World War. Produced in over 20,000 copies, including about 6,000 in the assault-bomber version. The aircraft was created as a safeguard in case it turned out that other countries fighters are better than the Messerschmitt Bf-109. The fighter was designed by Kurt Tank, who developed a design of a small fighter with a compact design with an 18 cylinder, air-cooled, BMW 139 star engine. Due to the anticipated specificity of war production, Professor Tankas team constructed a machine that was easy to manufacture to the point that it could be built by factories which have not any experience in the construction of aircraft.

With the introduction of the North American P-51 Mustang to the service, American pilots gained speed advantage over the Fw-190. This prompted German engineers to carry out tests with a new, liquid-cooled Jumo 213 A engine. To improve the center of gravity, a 50 cm long segment was added to the tail section, which significantly extended the hull structure. A circular oil and coolant cooler is placed in front of the engine. This is how the F-190 fighter version D was made.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.