Tamiya 1:48 Focke Wulf Fw190A3 Model kit

The Tamiya 1:48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 is a plastic scale model kit of one of Germany’s most important World War II Luftwaffe fighter aircraft, the early-production Fw 190A-3 variant.

About the aircraft

The real Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 was a highly respected German single-seat fighter introduced during WWII as a powerful alternative to the Bf 109.

Key characteristics of the real aircraft:

• BMW 801 radial engine

• excellent roll rate and low-to-medium altitude performance

• heavily armed for a single-engine fighter

• typically equipped with:

  • 2 × 20mm cannons

  • 2 × 7.92mm machine guns

• used in air superiority, ground attack, and escort roles

• widely operated over Western and Eastern Fronts

• A-3 variant introduced improvements in engine power and equipment

The Fw 190 was regarded as one of the Luftwaffe’s most capable fighters.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:48 Fw 190A-3 is a classic aircraft kit known for excellent fit, clean engineering, and accurate proportions.

Typical features include:

• 1:48 scale plastic aircraft kit

• detailed BMW 801 radial engine representation

• accurately shaped fuselage and wing structure

• detailed cockpit interior

• optional underwing stores (depending on boxing)

• realistic landing gear

• Luftwaffe decal markings for A-3 variants

The kit is designed for straightforward construction and high-quality display results.

Key features

✔ 1:48 scale German WWII fighter aircraft
✔ Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 early production variant
✔ Detailed radial engine and cockpit
✔ Accurate Luftwaffe airframe design
✔ Optional armament configurations
✔ Classic Tamiya aircraft kit engineering

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• WWII Luftwaffe aircraft collections

• Battle of Britain / Western Front aviation dioramas

• fighter aircraft display builds

• German WWII aviation progression sets

• intermediate aircraft modelling

Skill level

Beginner to Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers new to WWII aircraft

• hobbyists interested in Luftwaffe fighters

• builders focusing on painting and weathering basics

Ideal for

• German WWII aviation enthusiasts

• Fw 190 collectors

• 1:48 scale aircraft modellers

• Luftwaffe diorama builders

• Tamiya aircraft kit fans

Summary

The Tamiya 1:48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 is a high-quality model of one of Germany’s most effective WWII fighter aircraft, representing an early and powerful variant of the famous Fw 190 series used across multiple combat theatres.