Special Hobby Focke Wulf Fw 187A-0 Falke (1/72) VT72002

Special Hobby 1/72 Scale Aircraft Kit

Special Hobby Focke‑Wulf Fw 187A‑0 Falke (1/72) – Item VT72002

This Special Hobby kit brings back the rare and sleek Fw 187 “Falke” twin‑engine fighter, originally developed as a fast Heimatschutz (home defence) aircraft in 1937–38. Featuring refined cockpit detail, retractable landing gear, and accurate surface paneling, this release provides a rewarding build of an under‑represented Luftwaffe prototype.

• 1/72 scale injection‑moulded plastic kit (VT72002)
• Single‑seat cockpit with detailed instrument panel, throttle quadrant, and seat structure
• Retractable main and tail landing gear
• Separate cowling and exhaust assemblies for authentic engine detail
• Photo‑etched parts for instrument panels, seat‑belts, and cockpit grills
• Clear parts for canopy, windscreen, and navigation lights
• Decals included for authentic Luftwaffe unit codes (e.g., GA+WZ) ()

Note, glue and paints are not supplied. This kit requires careful assembly, particularly for the delicate twin‑boom tail and canopy alignment.

Historical Background,

The Fw 187 Falke was an advanced twin‑engine interceptor concept developed by Focke‑Wulf just before WWII. Though fast and well‑armed, only prototypes were built due to shifting Luftwaffe priorities and production challenges.

Suggested Paint References

These colour recommendations are visually based on preserved photos and typical late‑1930s Luftwaffe finishes—they may differ from those referenced in the kit instructions.