Tamiya Plastic Model Kit

Focke Wulf FW190 A-8/A-8 R2 (1/48) 61095

This Tamiya 1/48 scale model kit recreates the formidable Focke-Wulf FW190 A-8/A-8 R2, a cornerstone of German air defences and a feared adversary for Allied bomber crews in the closing years of WWII. The kit includes finely detailed parts to accurately portray the robust airframe, with both early and late-style wing-mounted 20mm gun panels provided.

• 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf FW190 A-8/A-8 R2
• Early and late gun panel options
• Choice of metal or wood propeller
• Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear
• One seated pilot figure included
• Decals for five authentic wartime markings

The Focke-Wulf FW190 entered service in 1941 and quickly established itself as one of the Luftwaffe’s most capable fighters. The A-8 variant, introduced in 1944, featured heavier armament and improved protection, enabling it to excel in bomber interception roles. The R2 modification further enhanced firepower, making it a lethal opponent in the defence of the Reich. Despite overwhelming Allied air superiority by 1945, FW190 pilots continued to inflict significant damage on bomber formations, leaving a lasting mark on aerial warfare history.