ICM FW 189A-1 WWII German Night Fighter Kit HC-ICM72293

The ICM FW 189A-1 - WWII German Night Fighter (HC-ICM72293) is a 1:72 plastic model kit of the German twin-engine night fighter aircraft. The Focke-Wulf Fw 189A Uhu, nicknamed the Eagle Owl, was a twin-boom, three-seat tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft that entered Luftwaffe service in 1940.

This model represents the FW 189A-1 night fighter variant used on the Eastern Front between 1943 and 1944. The aircraft was fitted with an additional MG 151 gun capable of firing forwards and upwards, together with FuG 212 radar. The kit contains 135 parts for assembly and includes detailed instructions to guide construction.

Historical Subject

The Fw 189A was produced until the middle of 1944, with 845 serial aircraft manufactured. This version depicts an aircraft assigned to Stab 1/NJG 100 in 1944. The subject combines the distinctive twin-boom layout of the Fw 189 with the additional equipment associated with its night-fighter role.

Model Features

The sprues provide detailed plastic parts for constructing the aircraft in 1:72 scale. The finished model has a length of 167 mm and a width of 255 mm, creating a compact representation of the original aircraft while retaining its characteristic three-seat cockpit, central fuselage and twin-engine arrangement. The box includes the model components and assembly instructions.

Specifications

• Scale: 1:72
• Number of parts: 135
• Model length: 167 mm
• Model width: 255 mm
• Box size: 295 x 225 x 40 mm