Ammo – Mig Jimenez Plastic Kits
Ammo Aces Legacy Focke Wulf 190 A-5 Advanced Edition (1/48) A.MIG-8517
Contents of the kitComplete kit: 6 grey plastic sprues and 1 clear plastic sprue
Waterslide decals with markings for 6 aces, including the “Yellow 8” flown by Lt. R. Weiss —available exclusively with this boxing.
Build & painting instructions.
Upgrade parts:
- Double-sided canopy masks
- Colored photo-etched seatbelts
- Wheels (2 resin parts & painting mask)
- Propeller (10 resin parts & photo-etched details)
- Exhaust stacks (2 resin parts)
- Advance edition extra Upgrade Parts:
Fuselage guns & two versions of upper fuselage gun hood (18 resin parts & photo-etched details)
Cockpit interior (21 resin parts & pre-painted photo-etched details)
This Advanced Edition model kit is a masterpiece of precision and accuracy. It allows you to recreate one of six aircraft flown by some of the most legendary GeRM-an fighter aces of World War II: R. Weiss, Max Stotz, Josef Priller, HeRM-ann Graf, Walter Nowotny and Emil Lang. Utilising cutting-edge plastic moulding technology, this kit ensures a perfect fit, exceptional accuracy, and superb raised and recessed details.
This kit includes accurate decals and comprehensive painting guides, enabling you to replicate the distinctive markings and camouflage patterns of these renowned pilots. Also provided are canopy masks to simplify painting both the exterior and interior frames of the canopy. For added realism, the kit also features additional super-detailed parts, including pre-painted photo-etched seatbelts, resin wheels, propellers, and exhaust pipes.
The Advanced Edition also includes the cockpit interior in resin, coloured plastic engineering (PE), decal options, and fuselage guns and gun bay in resin and PE.
The Fw 190, nicknamed Würger (Shrike or butcherbird), was a high-perfoRM-ance, heavily aRM-ed fighter designed by Kurt Tank to meet the specifications issued by the RLM in 1938. Its first flight in 1939 marked the beginning of numerous refinements, leading to its entry into service with the Luftwaffe in 1941. Early models, such as the Fw 190A-1, proved superior to Allied aircraft, and the design evolved quickly. By 1942, mass production was well underway, including improved variants like the A-5, featured in this model kit.
The A-5 introduced notable advancements, including the more powerful BMW 801D-2 engine, delivering 1,677 hp (1,250 kW). To optimise balance, the engine was repositioned forward by 15 cm (5.9 in), allowing increased weight to be carried at the rear. This adjustment enhanced its versatility and laid a solid foundation for further developments in the series. Subsequent variants, such as the A-8, incorporated additional aRM-our and heavier aRM-ament, as well as nitrous oxide injection systems for temporary power boosts during combat.
While produced in smaller numbers compared to the Bf 109, the Fw 190’s heavy firepower made it a key element of GeRM-any’s air defence during the second half of the war. Its effectiveness against the Allied bombing campaigns solidified its reputation, leaving a lasting legacy in aviation history. The A-5 variant, with its enhanced capabilities, remains a remarkable example of the series’ innovation and adaptability.
This kit is more than just a replica. Whether you’re a passionate modeller or a dedicated collector, this kit offers a unique opportunity to build a piece of aviation history. Bring the aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe’s most successful Experten to life with this exceptional kit, a must-have for any World War II military aviation collection.
Includes decals for 6 GeRM-an aces:
- Fw 190 A-5 flown by Lt. R. Weiss, June 1943
- Fw 190 A-5 flown by Oblt. Max Stotz, Eastern Front, Summer 1943
- Fw 190 A-5 flown by Maj. Josef Priller, Lille – Vendeville, France, May 1943
- Fw 190 A-5 flown by Maj. HeRM-ann Graf, Toulouse-Blagnac, France, April 1943
- Fw 190 A-5 flown by Oblt. Walter Nowotny, Orel, Soviet Union, October 1943
- Fw 190 A-5 flown by Lt. Emil Lang, Eastern Front, Summer 1943.
AMMO offers ATOM acrylic colours and ATOM paint sets to paint this kit accurately. (Sold separately) Refer to the paint guide to select the colours you need:
Colour sets:
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ATOM-20701 ATOM Luftwaffe WWII Colors Set
ATOM-20904 ATOM FW 190 Colours Set
ATOM-20913 ATOM Luftwaffe Mid-War & Night Fighter Aircraft Set
Exterior colours:
- ATOM-20020 ATOM COLOR Gold Yellow
- ATOM-20029 ATOM COLOR Red
- ATOM-20062 ATOM COLOR Schokobraun RAL 8017
- ATOM-20081 ATOM COLOR Resedagrün RAL 6011
- ATOM-20101 ATOM COLOR Schwartzgrün RLM70
- ATOM-20130 ATOM COLOR Pale Grey
- ATOM-20147 ATOM COLOR Grauviolett RLM75
Interior colours:
- ATOM-20000 ATOM COLOR Matt White
- ATOM-20011 ATOM COLOR Sand Grey
- ATOM-20029 ATOM COLOR Red
- ATOM-20047 ATOM COLOR Dark Rust
- ATOM-20058 ATOM COLOR Leather
- ATOM-20078 ATOM COLOR Grau RLM02
- ATOM-20101 ATOM COLOR Schwartzgrün RLM70
- ATOM-20158 ATOM COLOR Schwartzgrau RLM66
- ATOM-20159 ATOM COLOR Rubber & Tires
- ATOM-20162 ATOM COLOR Satin Black
- ATOM-20163 ATOM COLOR Matt Black
- ATOM-20164 ATOM METALLIC Silver
- ATOM-20166 ATOM METALLIC Steel
- ATOM-20167 ATOM METALLIC Gun Metal
- ATOM-20169 ATOM METALLIC Burnt Iron
- ATOM-20173 ATOM METALLIC Brass
- A.MIG-0092 CRYSTAL Green
- A.MIG-0093 CRYSTAL Red
