Subject:  
Focke Wulf
190D-11
Kit Used: Revell Monogram 1/48

Review & model by:
Mark Huhtala
Pictures: R. Forys





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History:  Development of the Focke-Wulf 190 "D" model began in late 1943, and it was operational by August of 1944.   With its huge 12 cylinder inverted -V engine, it was a marked improvement over the radial powered "A" models it replaced.   Because this engine was so much longer than the radial version, it greatly increased the length of the nose, therefore requiring the fuselage to be extended just before the tail, and the use of a larger vertical fin for center of gravity reasons.




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It appears that as little as 7 planes were designated as "D-11" models, which used the same Jumo 213F engine that was also in the FW Ta 152.   Top speed was noted to be above 470 mph, with a climb rate of over 3400 ft per minute with boost.   The D-11 armament consisted of 2 wing root mounted MG 151/20 cannon, and 2 outboard MK 108s.




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Known commonly as the "Dora 9", the "D" models were high performance aircraft that were on par with the latest allied fighters of the time.   However, by the time of their introduction, the Luftwaffe was suffering, and there were very few veteran pilots who were able to take advantage of the aircraft's capabilities.




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The Kit:  The kit is the Revell Monogram Pro Modeler Focke-Wulf 190D-11, which started life as the Trimaster FW 190D-9.   It has all the fit problems associated with the Trimaster kit, especially the gaps at the wing to fuselage joint and the upper cowl.   I used an article on Hyperscale.com that showed the proper positioning of the landing gear to get the correct stance.   If you build the gear per the instructions, the main wheels are too close together and too far aft, making the plane set nose high.




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Besides the landing gear, assembly followed the instructions, however a few parts were replaced with other alternatives.   First, the wing cannons were replaced with stainless steel tubing.   Also, the kit canopy was replaced with blown canopy from the Tamiya FW 190f-8, as the kit comes with the flat top canopy.   The antenna wire is invisible sewing thread left slack because the FW 190's with the blown canopy didn't have a tensioner for the antenna wire.




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Painting started with model master enamels RLM 83 and 75 on the wings and fuselage.   Alclad dark aluminum was used on the lower wing front half and fuselage extension.   This was followed by RLM 76 on the fuselage sides, and back half of the lower wing surfaces.   RLM 83 was then over-sprayed on the fuselage sides, and a custom mixed version of RLM 81 over-sprayed on the tail.   The kit decals were used.   To finish it off, the aircraft was weathered using pastels.




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