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1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-6

by Eduard
$33.42 USD $41.78 USD
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Description

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

Eduard continues their outstanding Wurger series with this A-6 kit. The level of detail in the cockpit, engine and gun bays pretty much precludes the need for any aftermarket parts. Prepainted photo-etched parts are included for the cockpit, with instrument and side panels (although the molding on the plastic side panels is superior in my honest opinion), seatbelts and rudder pedals. The engine is a kit in itself, and deserves to be shown off by leaving the cowl panels off. Optional items are a drop tank or bomb for the centerline and W.Gr 21 rockets for under the wings. Decals are for four aircraft: "White 11" as flown by Georg Schott of 1./JG1; "Black 7" flown by Hans Dortenmann of 2./JG54; "Chevron and Bar" flown by Anton Hackl of III./JG11; and Josef "Pips" Priller's aircraft as commander of JG26. Canopy and wheel masks are also included.

When you consider all that is included in this box, the price is actually quite reasonable. It's unlikely that you will find a kit as highly detailed as this one, and with as much in the box as we are given here, for less.

Details

Code: EDU8171
Release Date: Aug 2007
Series: Eduard Profipack Series
Item Size/Weight: 38.0cm x 23.0cm x 7.0cm / 510g
Manufacturer: Eduard

Assembly Guide

Skill Level 3:

Basic Skills Required

Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.

To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.

Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.

Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.

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Cement Required

cement

This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.

A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT

Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.

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Painting Required

This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.

Paint

While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.