The Fw 190 ranks among the best fighters of WWII. It was developed as a successor to the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter and the general (and incorrect) consensus at the time of its creation was that it would never be quite as effective as the Bf 109. The D series encompassed seven model types from the D-9 to D-15, with the D-9 being the most heavily produced. The distinctive long cowling that gave it the nickname ‘Long-nosed Dora’ also necessitated a compensating extension of the rear fuselage as well as an enlargement of the vertical stabilizer. Another distinctive feature of the D Fw 190s was the Galland Haube semi-blown canopy. The Papagei-Staffel (Parrot Squadron) was part of Adolf Galland’s elite JV44, using Fw 190D-9s to provide top airfield air cover for the unit’s Me 262s, which were vulnerable during take-off and landing. The distinctive red and white stripe paint scheme of this unit’s D-9s was used to prevent friendly anti-aircraft fire when operating over their own airbases.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32
Skill Level: 3
Length: 12.7”
Wingspan: 13”
Parts: 111
- Painting and assembly required
- 10 sprues
- Molded in high-quality plastic
- One decal sheet
- Clear parts
- Four poly caps
- Includes one seated pilot figure
- Detailed cockpit interior
- Auxiliary fuel tank
- Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. JV44 (Papagei-Staffel), Hptm. Waldemar Wubke, Germany, April 1945
2. JV44 (Papagei-Staffel), Lt. Heinz Sachsenberg, Germany, April 1945
3. IV./JG3, Oblt. Oskar Romm, Germany, March 1945

- Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Black
Silver
RLM 70 Black Green
Steel
Flat Black
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Red Brown
Flesh
RLM 02 Grey
Burnt Iron
Medium Blue
Semi-Gloss Black
RLM 04 Yellow (for options A & B above only)
RLM 23 Red
RLM66 Black Grey
RLM 76 Light Blue
RLM 80 Olive Green
RLM 82 Light Green
RLM 83 Dark Green
Tire Black