For some, a four-in-one kit sounds like the perfect weekend! Border
offers a 4-in-1 Fw 190A-8 35th-scale kit that comes with additional parts for the R2,R6,R7, or R8 version. Interesting! We look at these differences & the kit test shot in our preview…ModelPreview: Border
‘s Fw 190 A-8 R2/R6/R7/R8 in 35th scaleModelFw 190 A8 R2/R6/R7/R8
4-in-1 kit
From Border
1/35th scaleModel
Kit No BF009
Transparent engine cover & Gun Bays
Photo etch for finer details included & brass gun barrels.
Four Schemes included in the box
The subject: Fw 190 A8 series – it’s all about the Rustsatze
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Rustsatze (field modification kits) were field modification kits produced for the Luftwaffe. Kit No BF009
Photo etch for finer details included & brass gun barrels
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Kit No BF009
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Four Schemes Included in the Box
The subject: Fw 190 A8 series – it’s all about the Rustsatze
Rustsatze (field modification kits) were field modification kits produced by Luftwaffe. The Rustsatze kit could be installed in the field as opposed to Umrust Bausatze, which was typically done in the factory. The A-8 was introduced in February 1944 with either the BMW 801 D-2 standard or 801Q unitized powerplant installation. This 801Q/TU was an 801D, but with thicker armor on the BMW designed front annular cowling. The oil cooler was upgraded to 10mm (0.39″) from earlier models. The Fw 190 A-8 introduced the Erhohte Notleistung C3 injection emergency boost system for the Fw 190 A fighter version (a system of lower power was fitted to earlier Jabo versions of the 190 A). This system increased power from 1,950 hp (1,460 kW), to 1,980PS (1.950 hp) during 10 minutes. A 8 variant with an underwing WGr21/BR21 rocket mortar. Walter Gerlach, 3./JGr. The Schlangen Schwarm, photographed in Parchim. The A-8/R2 changed the 20 mm outer wing cannon to a MK 108 30 mm (1.25 in) cannon. The Fw 190A-6, A-8 and R60 are all fitted with the same 30 mm MK 108 cannon. These rockets were used in the anti-bomber role to have a weapon with a longer range than defensive guns.
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Fw 190 A-8/R7
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Addition of armor to cockpit (as fitted to Fw 190A-6, A-7 and A-8).
Fw 190A-8/R8
The kit:
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The kit is based on Border
. These rockets were used in the anti-bomber role to have a weapon with a longer range then the defensive guns
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Fw 190 A-8/R7
Addition of armor to the cockpit (as fitted to the Fw 190A-6, A-7 and A-8)
Fw 190 A-8/R8
The A-8/R8 was similar to the A-8/R2, but fitted with heavy armour including 30 mm (1.2 in) canopy and windscreen armour and 5 mm (0.20 in) cockpit armour.
Sturmbock Fw 190A-8/R8 of the 11(Sturm)/JG 3
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A line drawing showing the extra armour plate around the cockpit.
The kit:
A year ago Border Model came to market with their 1/35th sale aircraft range. The Fw-190A6/A8 was one of the first kits released by Border
. The test kit was built by Border Model Staff. The kit covers the entire A8 family, including the R6/R7/R8 variants. They were smart, since there wasn’t much difference between the airframes. The test shot has been built. It is the R-7/R8 version with the Sturbbocke extra armour and armamment.
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The gunbays can be shown in an open position.
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Etch seatbelts are included for the cockpit.
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Th eBMW 801 full engine is included in some detail, (This one looks like it hasn’t been made upside down). This eBMW 801 engine is shown in some detail (this one looks like it hasn’t been made upside down).