Corgi Flying Mule Collection US34307
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 1./JG 51 Molders, White 11 | Limited Edition
750
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Focke-Wulf Fw 190A | | 4.75" | | 5.75" |
The Focke-Wulf Fw-190 is often regarded as Germany's finest World War II fighter aircraft. With it's aggressive styling, the Fw-190 was fast, maneuverable and very well armed; traits which rapidly earned it the nickname "Butcherbird."
Like so many successful fighters of the period, the Fw-190 underwent numerous modifications and improvements during its service life. Many of these improvements were made in the field with Rustsatz (modification) kits. One of the more radical of these kits was the Rustsatz 3 (R3) conversion, which involved attaching one Reinmetall MK 103 30mm cannon under each wing. Intended for use in an anti-tank role, the R3 conversion was tested with several variants of the Fw-190 but was not ultimately selected for operational use.
This model represents "White 11" of I./JG 51, which was based in the Central Sector of the Eastern Front during the Spring of 1943. Included with this model are a pair of Reinmetall MK 103 30mm cannons which can optionally be attached to the underside of each wing to display this aircraft as it might have looked during Fw-190 trials of this weapon.
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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Fw 190A series includes models from all major theaters of action, from the Channel Front to the deserts of North Africa. Corgi has captured the many unique features of this aircraft, including the 12 bladed fan inside the engine cowl that spins in unison with the propeller to cool the engine. The solid metal tail and wings feature simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces. On releases with configurable landing gear or gear fixed in the down position, inner details of the wing's construction and barrels of the inboard cannons can be seen inside the wheel wells, with vents for spent shell casing behind.
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The Corgi "Flying Mule Collection" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Models in this range are produced in limited quantities with individually numbered certificates as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series. They are highly collectible and have become very desirable among Corgi Aviation Archive collectors.
Corgi "Flying Mule Collection" 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Commissioned box artwork.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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