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Fw 190A-8 w/ universal wings
INTRO
The second half of the Second World War saw the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, in its various forms, emerge as the best of what was available to the Luftwaffe. The dedicated fighter version was a high performance, heavily armed machine. Its development had a precarious beginning, against a 1938 specification issued by the Technisches Amt, RLM. The first prototype took to the air on June 1st, 1939. After a series of improvements and even radical changes, the design culminated in the fall of 1940 in the pre-series version Fw 190A-0 to the tune of twenty-eight pieces. Six of these were retained by the test unit Erprobungsstaffel 190 at Rechlin, which was tasked with conducting service trials. These revealed a wide range of flaws to the point where the RLM halted further development. Despite this, on the basis of urgings from the test unit staff, the aircraft was not shelved. After a series of some fifty modifications, the RLM gave the go ahead for the Fw 190 to be taken into inventory of the Luftwaffe. In June 1941 the Luftwaffe accepted the first of 100 ordered Fw 190A-1s, armed with four 7.9 mm MG 17s. By September 1941 II./JG 26 was completely equipped with the type operating on the Western Front. November saw the production of the next version Fw190A-2, powered by a BMW 801C-2, and armed with two 7.9 mm MG 17s and two MG 151s of 20 mm caliber in the wings. Part of this series received an additional pair of 20 mm MG FFs, thus attaining an armament standard of later types. Asignificant advancement to the design came in the spring 1942, when the BMW 801D-2 became available, who´s installation gave birth to the Fw 190A-3. July saw the development of the improved A-4. Both were armed with what became the standard two fuselage mounted MG 17s, two wing mounted MG 151 cannons, and two MG FF cannons, placed inboard of the wheel wells. During 1942 production had intensified, and a production facility was set up under license at Fieseler. Thanks in part to this, production rose in 1942 to 1,878 units as opposed to 224 in 1941. Large-scale production of the A-5 was initiated in April 1943 with an identical wing to the A-4, but with a nose extension that would become standard on all subsequent Fw 190A versions up to the A-9, and also on the corresponding F types. July saw the development of a new, strengthened wing, which incorporated MG 151s instead of the MG FFs in the outer position. The adoption of this wing developed the A-6 version. Further changes developed the A-7, produced during the end of 1943. This version came about with the replacement of the fuselage mounted MG 17s with 13 mm MG 131s. Further improvements led to the Fw 190A-8, and this version became the most widely produced with some 1400 units made. The most significant change to this variant was the installation of the GM-1 nitrous-oxide injection system, for temporary power boost in combat. Aportion of A-8 production was built as the A-8/R2 and A-8/R8, armed with MK 108 cannon in the outer wing location, and with armoured slabs added to the cockpit sides and a modified canopy. The final production version of the BMW 801 powered fighter was the Fw 190A-9, equipped with the BMW 801TS of 2000 hp (1470 kW). There was a parallel development of these fighter optimized aircraft with a dedicated fighter-bomber version, the Fw 190F. These aircraft had reduced wing armament to two MG 151 cannons in the wing root position. The engine was optimized for low level operation, and the armament options varied to satisfy the ground attack role, including bombs of various weight classes and a variety of anti-tank rockets. This branched into the extended range Fw 190G version. Development of the throughbred fighter continued in the guise of the Fw 190D, which began to reach Luftwaffe units in the second half of 1944, and was the result of mounting an in-line Jumo 213A-1 engine into a modified Fw 190A-8 airframe. Although the Fw 190 never achieved the widespread usage of the competing Bf 109, its contribution to the German Air Force was certainly significant through the second half of WWII. Fw 190s saw service on the Western Front as well as in the East. As heavy fighters with imposing firepower, they found themselves integral components, from 1943 onwards, within the units tasked with the protection of the Reich from the ominous clouds of allied fourengined bombers. This is where the A-8 version was instrumental, along with it´s A-8/R2 armoured development. This version, with its firepower, was a very ominous and daunting foe for the bomber crews. From the second half of 1944, their danger was kept in check to a degree by escorting P-47s, and necessitated the development of the P-51 Mustang. 7443 - NAV1
PLASTIC PARTS
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70110 D
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70110 A
70110 C H2 H11 H12 H25 H33 H47 H65 H68 H69 H70 H77 H413 H414 H416 H417
C2 C62 C33 C34 C81 C41 C18 C36 C37 C60 C137 C113 C114 C116 C117
GUNZE BLACK WHITE FLAT BLACK SKY BLUE RUSSET RED BROWN BLACK GREEN GRAY GREEN GRAY GRAY TIRE BLACK YELLOW RED BLACK GRAY LIGHT BLUE
RLM70 RLM74 RLM75 RLM02 RLM04 RLM23 RLM66 RLM76
Mr.COLOR SUPER METALLIC SM06 CHROME SILVER Mr. METAL COLOR MC213 STAINLESS MC214 DARK IRON
-Parts not for use. -Teile werden nicht verwendet. -Pieces a ne pas utiliser. -Tyto díly nepoužívejte při stavbě. -
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
GB
Carefully read instruction sheet before assembling. When you use glue or paint, do not use near open flame and use in well ventilated room. Keep out of reach of small children. Children must not be allowed to suck any part, or pull vinyl bag over the head.
CZ
Před započetím stavby si pečlivě prostudujte stavební návod. Při používání barev a lepidel pracujte v dobře větrané místnosti. Lepidla ani barvy nepoužívejte v blízkosti otevřeného ohně. Model není určen malým dětem, mohlo by dojít k požití drobných dílů.
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Vor dem Zusammenbau die Bauanleitung gut durchlesen. Kleber und Farben nicht in der Nähe von offenem Feuer verwenden und für eine ausreichende Belüftung sorgen. Den Bausatz von kleinen Kindern fernhalten. Vermeiden Sie, dass Kinder Bauteile in den Mund nehmen oder sich Plastiktüten über den Kopf ziehen.
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Iire soigneusement la fiche d´instructions avant d´assembler. Ne pas utiliser de colle ou de peinture à proximité d´une flamme nue, et aérer la piece de temps en temps. Garder hors de portée des enfants en bas âge. Ne pas laisser les enfants mettre en bouche ou sucer les pièces, ou passer un sachet vinyl sur la tete.
INSTRUCTION SIGNS
OPTIONAL VOLBA
2
ACHTUNG
UPOZORNENÍ
BEND OHNOUT
INSTR. SYMBOLY
OPEN HOLE VYVRTAT OTVOR
INSTRUKTION SINNBILDEN
SYMETRICAL ASSEMBLY SYMETRICKÁ MONTÁŽ
REMOVE ODŘÍZNOUT
SYMBOLES
REVERSE SIDE OTOČIT
OPTIONAL: decal 25
A5
H416 C116 RLM66 BLACK GRAY
OPTIONAL: A6 decal 24
OPTIONAL: decal 22 H416 C116
A1
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A58
H12 C33 FLAT BLACK
H416 C116
H416 C116
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A53
H416 C116 RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A68 H12 C33 FLAT BLACK
H416 C116 RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A29
H416 C116
A57 OPTIONAL: decal 23
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
OPTIONAL: decal 20
decal 15
A
A87 H416 C116 RLM66 BLACK GRAY
decal 16 decal 14
decal 13
3
B
OPTIONAL: decal 21
A20
H47 C41 RED BROWN
D4
H416 C116 RLM66 BLACK GRAY
H416 C116
C2
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
B
A
A80
H33 C81
H416 C116
RUSSET
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A33 A34
H33 C81
C1
RUSSET
MC213 STAINLESS
A2
H12 C33 FLAT BLACK
A77 A66 H70 C60 RLM02 GRAY
A67
C14
4
H70 C60 RLM02 GRAY
A50
A62
A89
A63
H70 C60
A49
RLM02 GRAY
H33 C81
H70 C60
RUSSET
A71
RLM02 GRAY
C13
A30 C15
H70 C60 RLM02 GRAY
H70 C60
A71
A59
RLM02 GRAY
H33 C81
A59
RUSSET
C14 A43 MC214 DARK IRON
MC214 DARK IRON
A41
5
A32 H416 C116
MC214 DARK IRON
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A51
C11 C4
C9
C8
C6
C10
A3 A4
H70 C60 RLM02 GRAY
6
C7
A15
BLACK
H2 C2
SM06
TIRE BLACK
H77 C137
CHROME SILVER
H70 C60
H70 C60
A26
RLM02 GRAY
RLM02 GRAY
L
A21
A21
A70
A69
A74
R
A22
7
A16
BLACK
H2 C2
A16
A27
BLACK
H2 C2
A69
RLM02 GRAY
H70 C60
H2 C2 BLACK
TIRE BLACK
A15
A27
H77 C137
A26
SM06
A70
RLM02 GRAY
H70 C60
A22
CHROME SILVER
RLM02 GRAY
H70 C60
H70 C60 RLM02 GRAY
A75 A23
H77 C137
H2 C2 BLACK
RLM02 GRAY
H70 C60
TIRE BLACK
8
A54
DARK IRON
MC214
A82
A81
A61 RLM76 LIGHT BLUE
H417 C117
H417 C117
A54
A55
RLM76 LIGHT BLUE
H417 C117
MC214 DARK IRON
A86
RLM76 LIGHT BLUE
H417 C117
A47
A64
RLM76 LIGHT BLUE
A37
H70 C60
RED
H414 C114
RLM02 GRAY
A39 wire
NOT INCLUDED IN THE KIT TENTO DÍL STAVEBNICE NEOBSAHUJE
A24
H416 C116
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
A76
RLM70 BLACK GREEN
H65 C18
A11
BLACK
H2 C2
D5 - closed
H65 C18
A25
A13
D1 - open
RLM70 BLACK GREEN
ONLY
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
RED BROWN
H47 C41
A
H416 C116
MARKING
decal X
C
9
B
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
H416 C116
RED BROWN
H47 C41
decal X
RLM66 BLACK GRAY
H416 C116
ONLY
A24
MARKING
D7 - closed
D3 - open
A14
D8
H416 C116 RLM66 BLACK GRAY
C open
A W. Nr. 73372?, II./JG 300, Bayreuth-Bindlach, Germany, Spring 1945 This aircraft served with the test unit Jagdgruppe 10 . The task of JGr.10 was to test new tactics and weapons to be used against Allied four-engined heavy bombers. The aircraft could be easily identified thanks to the rendition of a red and yellow snake on both sides of the fuselage. The pictured aircraft was reassigned to II./JG 300 and received relevant identifying markings, such as the blue and white band identifying JG 300 within the Defense of the Reich system. There was also the black horizontal stripe of the II. Gruppe. This stripe partially obscured the code I1, which belonged to JGr.10. On the left side, this allowed the letter I to remain visible, and the number 1 on the right. This aircraft was dismantled and its remains found in May 1945 at Bayreuth-Bindlach, which served as a repair and conversion depot from 1944.
Nr. 170393, flown by Fw. A. Bindseil, 6./JG 1, Störmede, Germany, B W. Spring 1944 The pilot of this aircraft was Feldwebel Alfred Bindseil, who's commanding officer at that time was the famous Heinz Bär. Fw. Bindseil scored five aerial victories, one of them achieved quite curiously by severing the tail of an American Mustang on the 13th of May 1944. Despite the damaged propeller, Bindseil managed to land at his home field safely. He went MIA on June 20th, 1944 after combat with Spitfires near St. Lo in France. His aircraft has been reconstructed and displayed in Germany.
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Fw 190A-8
STENCILING POSITIONS D
U
G
Hier aufholen
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B1 ? B2 ? B3 B4 ?
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Nicht Verstel len
Hier aufholen
C
Hier aufbocken
J L ? I N1
? ? ?
?
A1a ? A1g
A4b ? A4j
N2
B1 B2 B3 B4
N2
A2b ? A2h
?
N1
B1 B2 B3 B4
A5e ? A5k A3c ? A3i
M
L ? I
A6f ? A6l
? ? ?
?
0
B1 B2 B3 B4
? ? ?
B1 B2 B3 B4
? ? ?
D Hier aufholen
V
F
H1 ? H2
N2
Q
R
K N1
K Q
R
S E1 ? E2
P
N1
?
N2
T
292l
B1 ? B2 ? B3 B4 ?
232l
len
Nicht Verstel
Hier aufholen 292l
232l
C
Hier aufbocken
J
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