blog:military:models_fw_190_f8

  • Manufacturer: Eduard
  • Part number: 70119
  • Year of production: 2016 (2023 rebox + new decals)
  • Scale: 1/72
  • Kit type: Fixed-pose aircraft
  • In-universe role: Ground attack Luftwaffe fighter
  • Purchase date: April 2025 (£12.95, from https://puzzlecraftltd.com/)
  • Build date: ????

Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art. Fig. 2: Example of completed model.

This kit was purchased in April 2025 from https://puzzlecraftltd.com to use on my WWII German airfield diorama.

This is another gorgeous release from Eduard - exquisite part detail and inclusion of both normal and coloured photoetch parts as well as pre-cut canopy masking set.


Colour Chart

Fig. 3: Colour chart from ...

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Paints Used

Section Recommended Colour Selected Colour Notes

Box

Fig. 4: Box

Instructions / assembly information

Fig. 5: Instruction manual. Fig. 6: Paint scheme. Fig. 7: Paint scheme. Fig. 8: Paint scheme. Fig. 9: Paint scheme. Fig. 10: Paint scheme. Fig. 11: Marking locations.

Parts

Fig. 12: Main body and wings. Fig. 13: Detail parts and prop.

Fig. 14: Specific parts for F8 / ground variant. Fig. 15: Clear canopy variations.

Decals

Fig. 16: Painting scheme decals. Fig. 17: Marking decals. Fig. 18: Colour photoetch set for cockpit etc. Fig. 19: Photoetch set. Fig. 20: Masking set.

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