Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7402
Focke-Wulf Fw 190F Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 1/SG 2, Hungary, 1945
Limited Edition | 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Focke-Wulf Fw 190F | | 7.25" | | 8.5" |
By late 1944 the SG 2 units were forced to withdraw from Romania and set up bases in Hungary where they conducted air assaults on advancing Soviet armor and ground troops. From late 1944 to March 1945 SG 2 units flew over 1,000 sorties against Soviet troops and armor. By April 1945 the Soviets advance forced the SG units to leave Hungary with I./SG 2 fleeing to Austria. On May 8 facing certain capture SG 2 Kommodore Oberst Rudel decided to fly some aircraft to the west and surrender to the USAAF.
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 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Hinged extending/retracting landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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