Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7414
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe Sturmstaffel 1, White 2 , Gerhard Vivroux, Dortmund, Germany, February 1944 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Focke-Wulf Fw 190A | | 7.25" | | 8.5" |
On October 19, 1943 a special unit of 18 volunteers was formed and called "Sturmstaffel 1" and Gerhard Vivroux joined the unit that same day. Their task was to stop the heavily armed USAAF Bomber Units. "Sturmstaffel 1" was originally based at Dortmund until February 29, 1944 when they moved to Salzwedel. The unit was originally equipped with FW-190A-6s and Vivroux was assigned "White 2". On March 4, 1944 Vivroux scored his first of 11 victories, a B-17. Ten victories were bombers and his 11th and final was a P-51. On October 6, 1944 Vivroux was hit by fire from a bomber but managed to land his FW-190 but died the next day at age 21.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale Fw 190 is a quality model, assembled with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Among this model's features are a solid metal wing with simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces, a 12-bladed cooling fan that spins in unison with the propeller, cylinder head cooling fins that are visible inside the cowling, individual exhaust stacks, removable center mounted fuel tank and a sliding canopy that reveals pad printed dials and gauges inside the cockpit. Variants in this series include the early 190A, the upgraded 190A with armor plating, and the 190F attack variant with larger canopy and removable center-mounted bombs.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted 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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