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MiniArt Releases Renders of Upcoming Fw 190D-13 Model Kit

MiniArt has announced the upcoming release of a new Fw 190D-13 kit in 1/48 scale.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-13 was a rare late-war “Dora” fighter, developed from the long-nosed Fw 190D series and powered by a Junkers Jumo 213 inline engine. Armed with three 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, including one firing through the propeller spinner, it was intended as a high-performance interceptor but appeared too late and in too few numbers to have significant operational impact.

The model (48050) combines the Dora-series airframe with finely reproduced surface, rivet and panel line detail, detailed cockpit and exterior components and three marking options. As of this writing a final release date has not been announced, although a number of renderings have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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Eduard Releases New ProfiPACK Fw 190A-8 With 5 Marking Options

Eduard has released a new ProfiPACK edition Fw 190A-8 model in 1/48 scale.

The Fw 190A-8 was a late-war, refined A-series variant that combined a powerful engine with heavy armament. It typically carried a Junkers Jumo 213-series engine with emergency boost, giving strong climb and acceleration at low to medium altitudes and top speeds in the mid-400 mph range, with a service ceiling of roughly 39,000 ft and useful range for interception and escort duties. Armament commonly included 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns and 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, with some configurations adapted for fighter-bomber roles carrying bombs or rockets under the wings or fuselage. Rugged construction, good cockpit visibility, and a wide-track undercarriage made it a stable gun platform and durable in combat, allowing it to serve as a versatile fighter and ground-attack aircraft despite growing late-war shortages and increasing Allied air superiority.

The new kit (82147) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask and marking options for five aircraft.

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