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Airfix # A02066A 1/72 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8/F-8
Product Info
This detailed 1:72 scale model of the Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8/F-8 allows enthusiasts to recreate one of the Luftwaffe's most powerful World War Two aircraft. Comprising 74 parts and featuring a wingspan of 145mm, this Skill Level 1 kit is perfect for beginners aged 8 and up. It includes two genuine paint schemes, enabling you to depict either the heavily armed A-8 interceptor or the F-8 ground-attack variant.
Key Features
1:72 scale plastic model kit with 74 parts
Two paint scheme options for A-8 or F-8 variants
Skill Level 1 - suitable for novice modellers aged 8+
Finished wingspan of 145mm
Accurate representation of a World War Two Luftwaffe fighter
Choice to assemble as an interceptor or ground-attack version
History
First taking to the skies in 1939, the Focke-Wulf FW190 posed a significant challenge to RAF fighters upon its introduction in late 1941, being both faster and more agile than the Spitfire V at that time.
The F-8 was designed for ground attacks and was distinct mainly due to the absence of outboard cannons. It could carry various underwing armaments, most commonly featuring a central bomb and four smaller bombs on the wings.
The A-8 model was the most produced and heavily armed version, entering service in 1944 to counter Allied daylight bombing raids. However, by this time, newer Allied fighters had started to surpass it.
Paint and Glue Sold Seperate
