Fw 190A-3 Weekend Edition 1:48 Eduard 84205

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Fw 190A-3 Weekend Edition 1:48 Eduard 84205

The Fw 190A-3 Weekend Edition model kit in 1:48 scale from Eduard is an excellent proposition for aviation and modeling enthusiasts who wish to recreate one of the most famous German fighters from World War II. This kit offers the opportunity to build a model of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3, which was one of the cornerstones of the German Luftwaffe.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Plastic parts manufacturer: Eduard
• Decal options: 4
• Decals: Eduard
• Photo-etched parts: none
• Painting masks: none
• Resin parts: none

The Fw 190, also known as "Würger" (Shrike), is a single-engine, single-seat fighter designed by Kurt Tank at Focke-Wulf in the late 1930s. This aircraft, alongside the Messerschmitt Bf 109, became the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter forces. With its BMW 801 radial engine, the Fw 190 could carry larger payloads than the Bf 109, allowing it to be used as a day fighter, fighter-bomber, ground-attack aircraft, and to a lesser extent as a night fighter.

The Fw 190A began operational flights over France in August 1941 and quickly proved superior to the Spitfire Mk. V, the main frontline fighter of the Royal Air Force (RAF), especially at low and medium altitudes. It maintained its advantage over Allied fighters until the introduction of the improved Spitfire Mk. IX. In November/December 1942, the Fw 190 made its combat debut on the Eastern Front, achieving many successes in fighter wings and specialized ground-attack units (Schlachtgeschwader).

However, the Fw 190A series had limited performance at high altitudes (usually above 6000 m), which reduced its effectiveness as a high-altitude interceptor. From the very beginning, there were attempts to solve this problem by using a turbocharger in the B model, as well as in the longer C model with the Daimler-Benz DB 603 engine and in the D model with the Junkers Jumo 213 engine. Problems with turbocharger installations in subtypes B and C meant that only the D model entered service in September 1944. These high-altitude developments ultimately led to the creation of the Focke-Wulf Ta 152, which was capable of achieving extreme speeds at medium and high altitudes.

The Fw 190 was very popular among its pilots. Some of the most effective Luftwaffe fighter aces, such as Otto Kittel, Walter Nowotny, and Erich Rudorffer, achieved many of their victories flying this aircraft. The Fw 190 had greater firepower than the Bf 109 and, according to German pilots who flew both fighters, better maneuverability at low and medium altitudes. It was considered one of the best fighters of World War II.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.