1/48 Aces Legacy Focke Wulf 190 A-5 Advance Edition

AMMO 8517

Excludes all glues, paints and tools necessary to assemble.

Contents of the kit

• Complete kit: 6 gray plastic sprues and 1 clear plastic sprue
• Waterslide decals with markings for 6 aces, including the Yellow 8 flown by Lt. R. Weiss available exclusively with this boxing.
• Build & painting instructions.

Upgrade parts:

• Double-sided canopy masks
• Colored photo-etched seatbelts
• Wheels (2 resin parts & painting mask)
• Propeller (10 resin parts & and photo-etched details)
• Exhaust stacks (2 resin parts)

Advance edition extra Upgrade Parts:

• Fuselage guns & two versions of upper fuselage gun hood (18 resin parts & photo-etched details)
• Cockpit interior (21 resin parts & pre-painted photo-etched details)

ThisAdvance Editionmodel kit is a masterpiece of precision and accuracy. It allows you to recreate one of six aircraft flown by some of the most legendary German fighter aces of World War II: R. Weiss, Max Stotz, Josef Priller, Hermann Graf, Walter Nowotny and Emil Lang. Utilising cutting-edge plastic molding technology, this kit ensures perfect fit, exceptional accuracy, and superb raised and recessed details.

This kit includes accurate decals and comprehensive painting guides, enabling you to replicate the distinctive markings and camouflage patterns of these renowned pilots. Also provided are canopy masks to simplify painting both the exterior and interior frames of the canopy. For added realism, the kit also features additional super-detailed parts, including pre-painted photo-etched seatbelts, resin wheels, propellers, and exhaust pipes.

TheAdvanced Editionalso includes the cockpit interior in resin, colored PE, decal options, and fuselage guns and gun bay in resin and PE.

The Fw 190, nicknamed Wrger (Shrike or butcherbird), was a high-performance, heavily armed fighter designed by Kurt Tank to meet the specifications issued by the RLM in 1938. Its first flight in 1939 marked the beginning of numerous refinements, leading to its entry into Luftwaffe service in 1941. Early models, such as the Fw 190A-1, proved superior to Allied aircraft, and the design evolved quickly. By 1942, mass production was well underway, including improved variants like the A-5, featured in this model kit.

The A-5 introduced notable advancements, including the more powerful BMW 801D-2 engine, delivering 1,677 hp (1,250 kW). To optimise balance, the engine was repositioned forward by 15 cm (5.9 in), allowing increased weight to be carried at the rear. This adjustment enhanced its versatility and laid a solid foundation for further developments in the series. Subsequent variants, such as the A-8, incorporated additional armour and heavier armament, and nitrous oxide injection systems for temporary power boosts during combat.

While produced in smaller numbers compared to the Bf 109, the Fw 190s heavy firepower made it a key element of Germanys air defence during the second half of the war. Its effectiveness against the Allied bombing campaigns solidified its reputation, leaving a lasting legacy in aviation history. The A-5 variant with its enhanced capabilities remains a remarkable example of the series innovation and adaptability.

This kit is more than just a replica. Whether you’re a passionate modeller or a dedicated collector, this kit offers a unique opportunity to build a piece of aviation history. Bring the aircraft flown by the Luftwaffes most successful Experten to life with this exceptional kit, a must-have for any World War II military aviation collection.

Includes decals for 6 German aces:

• Fw 190 A-5 flown by Lt. R. Weiss, June 1943
• Fw 190 A-5 flown by Oblt. Max Stotz, Eastern Front, Summer 1943
• Fw 190 A-5 flown by Maj. Josef Priller, Lille – Vendeville, France, May 1943
• Fw 190 A-5 flown by Maj. Hermann Graf, Toulouse-Blagnac, France, April 1943
• Fw 190 A-5 flown by Oblt. Walter Nowotny,Orel, Soviet Union, October 1943
• Fw 190 A-5 flown by Lt. Emil Lang, Eastern Front, Summer 1943.