1:48 Fw 190 A middle [A5 - A7]

Yahu Models Fw 190A – middle versions (A5–A7) – colored photo-etched instrument panel 1:48

A colored photo-etched instrument panel in 1:48 scale for the cockpit of the middle versions of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A. It is a finished detail accessory, not an aircraft model: the part is in fine metal etch, factory-painted and provided with faithful dials and instrument labels. It comes in a self-adhesive version, so it is placed straight into the pilot's compartment without any spraying or hand painting.

The real subject

The middle versions of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A (A-5 to A-7) followed on from the success of the early series and brought changes to the airframe and a strengthened armament. They were powered by the BMW 801 radial engine, and the aircraft nicknamed the Würger was one of the mainstays of the German fighter force in the middle phase of the war.

Installation tips

Cut or sand the original instrument panel from the kit down flat, so that the photo-etched part seats. Peel the backing film off and press the panel into place; on larger parts a drop of cyanoacrylate glue helps. For maximum depth the dials can be dropped with clear resin or gloss varnish, which imitates the glass of the gauges. Work with the fine etch using tweezers and clean fingers.

Who the instrument panel is for

• Modelers building a middle version of the Fw 190A (A-5 to A-7) in 1:48 scale
• Fans of German fighters of the Second World War
• Anyone after a faithful cockpit with no painting

This is a detail accessory for a cockpit, not a complete model. The base kit and paints are not included in the package.