Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 W.Nr. 211934 was assigned to Stab II./ JG 6 and was surrendered to American forces at Fürth, Germany. It was photographed extensively there and so is one of the better documented Doras.
This model was built from the old 1976 issue Hasegawa kit. The kit has been superseded by subsequent molds but I had it on hand and decided to update it as best I could just for the fun of it. Decals are from an Aeromaster sheet and performed flawlessly.
Scale models, where they come from, and people who make them
Scale diorama tips and ideas
Let's build, and build again even if you won't build everything you have bought
A futile fight against entropy or 'Every man should have a hobby'? Either way it is a blog on tabletop wargames, board games and megagames
World War II with Scale Models
Book Reviewer, Artist & Hobbyist Miniature Painter
This is my ad free non-profit blog of my research notes on military history since April 2018.
Moving with the tides of history
Building and improving scale models
WHENEVER ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT BECOMES DESTRUCTIVE OF THESE ENDS (LIFE,LIBERTY,AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS) IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ALTER OR ABOLISH IT, AND TO INSTITUTE A NEW GOVERNMENT...
Let's build and build again
This WordPress.com site is Pacific War era information
Scale Modeling and Military History
Like I have nothing else to do in my life
History and Hardware of Warfare
The best in WWII aviation history
Scale Modeling and Military History
Relaxed kind of plastic scale modelling
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
Scale Modeling and Military History
A blog about Modeling and life in general
For the fun of it… That’s what it’s all about Jeff.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agreed, Pierre! No “serious” modeler would choose this kit as a starting place today.
LikeLike
I think that Dora turned out fantastic! In your opinion what is the nicest 72nd Dora on the market today? I really want to add one or two to my shelf.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Leonard! You can get a good Dora from either the new Hasagawa or Tamiya kits. The Tamiya is more detailed. Neither kit has the opening in the wheelwells to the engine accessory section if such things bother you. I built them all side-by-side, you can see the construction here: https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/?s=Focke-Wulf+Fw+190D-9+Comparison+Build
LikeLike
Nice one Jeff- it looks great for its vintage.
Cheers,
Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Pete!
LikeLiked by 1 person