{"product_id":"special-hobby-72546-focke-wulf-fw-189a-owls-over-the-eastern-front-1-72-modelkit","title":"Special Hobby 72546 Focke-Wulf Fw 189A Owls over the Eastern Front 1:72 ModelKit","description":"Focke-Wulf Fw 189A \"Owls over the Eastern Front\"\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Focke-Wulf Fw 189 was developed in response to a 1937 Luftwaffe requirement for a new reconnaissance aircraft. Competing against the Blohm \u0026amp; Voss BV 141 and Arado Ar 198, the Fw 189 was selected for production thanks to its innovative design and excellent operational capabilities.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned by Kurt Tank, the aircraft featured a central crew nacelle and twin tail booms extending from the engine nacelles, providing outstanding visibility for its three-man crew. The prototype first flew in July 1938, with pre-production aircraft entering service in 1940 and subsequent production continuing through factories in Germany, Czechoslovakia, and France.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Fw 189 proved highly effective on the Eastern Front, where it earned a reputation for reliability, maneuverability, and the ability to operate from unprepared airfields. Variants included reconnaissance, training, liaison, and experimental ground-attack versions. Some aircraft were even adapted as night fighters equipped with radar and upward-firing armament.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis model kit includes plastic parts, clear components, and detailed 3D-printed parts. Decals are provided for four aircraft, including German, Soviet-captured, and Norwegian-operated examples, offering a range of distinctive marking options.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed model kit of the distinctive Focke-Wulf Fw 189A-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes plastic parts sprues, clear parts sprue, and 3D-printed components\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures four marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes two German aircraft schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes one captured Soviet aircraft scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes one Norwegian Air Force aircraft scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepresents an iconic reconnaissance aircraft of the Eastern Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInteresting and varied camouflage and colour schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal for WWII aircraft collections and diorama projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54676690993489,"sku":"SH72546","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/sh72546_1.jpg?v=1787584472","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/special-hobby-72546-focke-wulf-fw-189a-owls-over-the-eastern-front-1-72-modelkit","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}