Focke-Wulf Fw 190D - 1:15 Scale
100% Scratch Built - Handcrafted Aluminum Model
Built between 1990 and 1999 - Model engineering - Fully detailed Jumo 213 engine -
Fully detailed cockpit - Fuselage access hatches and doors that open and close -
MG 131 machine gun installation. Instructions for the opening of cowls and hatches.
Photos by Charles Austin
Forward fuel tank filler door
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Natural metal model under construction
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Model under construction
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Model under construction
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Complete model of the Fw190 D-9 with colors of JG301
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Opening machine gun and engine cowl covers. Opening latch with tweezers
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Tilts back until it rests on the windshield
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View of the MG 131 machine gun installation
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Carefully open the three latches underneath.
The hinged cowl covers are secured with mini-magnets
![](images/models---focke-wulf-fw-190d/Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-09.jpg)
View of bottom showing engine cowl half open
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Gently lift cowl cover
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Hold cover and grasp support rod as shown
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End of support rod placed in red notch on underside of raised engine cowl cover,
both sides
![](images/models---focke-wulf-fw-190d/Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-13.jpg)
Overhead front view shows raised engine cowl covers in secured position, both sides
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Front, underneath view shows engine and wheel well details
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View showing cowl support rods in place
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Gently grasp access door on vertical stabilizer, then swing open
![](images/models---focke-wulf-fw-190d/Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-17.jpg)
Maintenance access hatch for rear fuselage
![](images/models---focke-wulf-fw-190d/Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-18.jpg)
Refilling port for extra fuel tank or methanol tank
![](images/models---focke-wulf-fw-190d/Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-20.jpg)
Rear fuel tank filler door
![](images/models---focke-wulf-fw-190d/Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-21.jpg)
Radio access door
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Access hatch oxygen bottle
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Engine installation general view
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Completed model
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Completed model