1:72 Description:First captured Focke-Wulf Fw-190A

Decals for the first captured Fw 190A, 1:72 scale

A decal sheet in 1:72 scale carried under the subject of the first captured Focke-Wulf Fw 190A. It completes a model built as a machine that fell into enemy hands and was then flight-tested.

The real subject

The Fw 190A was a single-seat German fighter with an air-cooled radial engine. Its short stocky fuselage and wide landing gear track gave it a shape you will not confuse with any other machine of the time. Captured aircraft have a charm of their own: they carry the original finish with the insignia of the new operator added, plus conspicuous recognition features so that friendly anti-aircraft defenses do not shoot them down. A model like that is recognized on the shelf at once.

What the sheet contains

Decals for an Fw 190A model in 1:72 scale. The exact number of finishes, the extent of the markings and the real machine behind each variant are given by the manufacturer in the instructions for the sheet.

Application tips

• Varnish the area under the decal with gloss and let it dry properly; on a matte surface a white haze forms under the decal.
• Dip the decal briefly, let it release from the backing and move it onto the model dry, not in your fingers.
• Apply the decal softener thinly and do not move the decal once it is on, as a wet film tears easily.
• Once it has dried, spray the model with a matte or semi-gloss varnish, which makes the edges of the decals disappear.
• Wipe away any adhesive residue carefully with a damp cloth after the decal has settled, otherwise it stays visible once dry.

Who it is for

For the modeler who is building an Fw 190A and wants a finish other than the usual German machines. It is an accessory for a kit, not the kit itself.

The kit, paints and glue are not supplied, unless stated otherwise.