Tamiya 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-8/A-8 R2 - Kit Review

Reviewing Tamiya's 1/48, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/A-8 R2, aircraft kit, released in 2005, under Kit No. 61095.
This nicely detailed kit includes, a seated pilot figure, 1/48 scale camouflage painting guide, Tamiya's standard assembly instructions with colour call-outs throughout (Tamiya colours only), comprehensive decal sheet, cockpit canopy paint masks, a detailed cockpit with instrument decals (optional), and pilots seat belts, plus the optional parts, propellers, cowlings, etc. to build the two Fw 190 A-8 variants featured in the kit; the "standard" A-8 or the up-armoured A-8 R2 with extra cockpit (clear side plates), and fuselage armour (decal) etc.. Also included are Painting & Marking Guides for 5 individual, late war, Focke-Wulf pilots.

[@IanWilliams-f2l]

Lovely looking kit for one near 20 years old. Great to see a pilot figure as well, more companies could learn a thing here, so this one's going on the stash list. Thanks for a great vid my friend.

[@PetesKits]

Thanks mate. Just built Tamiya's Fw 190 A-3, and it was smooth sailing all the way. Tamiya just knows how to build them just right. And this one should be no different. Glad you liked the video! Cheers!

[@JesseNepal]

Hello Pete, I hope that you're doing well and thanks for the video. Keep them coming!

[@PetesKits]

Thanks mate! Will Do! Cheers!

[@modelmagic9930]

Your still allowed to use swastikas for your model kits to make them historically accurate if you choose to. That’s totally fine.

[@PetesKits]

Thank you for that. It's good to know. Cheers mate!

[@nycj3ahudson341]

ENTIRELY BUILDABLE... Yes, the EDUARD A-8 is a beautiful kit, but this one, on average, COSTS HALF AS MUCH, if one knows where to look...

[@PetesKits]

Most definitely. Yes, the Eduard Fw190 is a really nice kit, but, as you say, at around double the price, I think I'd rather have 2 Tamiya Fw's! Cheers and thanks for looking in!