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There seems to be some glue under wing - see pics - and maybe someone tried to glue the gear in ? Gear is fine as are all other parts.

Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50054

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Replica Model

Luftwaffe 14./JG 5, "Black 1"

1:72 Scale     Length     Width

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A     4.75"     5.75"

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was Germany's most lethal fighter during WWII. It was also one of the most beautifully proportioned fighters of its time. The pilot of this particular aircraft marked as "Black 1" was Uffz. Kurt Wendler.

In 1943 the Luftwaffe established a Jabo (JagdBomber - Fighterbomber) unit within JG 5. Designated 14.(J)/JG 5 it was formed at Petsamo in mid-February 1943, using elements from 11./JG 5. The unit was equipped exclusively with the Fw 190A-2 and A-3 which was modified for the Jabo-role. The unit commander was Hptm. Friedrich-Wilhelm Strakeljahn, popularly known as "Straks". The task of this Jabo unit was straighforward. They were to attack enemy ships with bombs and do as much damage as they could. In light of their small numbers they did remarkably well. Uffz. Kurt Wendler was born on September 22nd, 1920 in Röhrsdorf and was shot down by a Soviet AA northeast of Petsamo on April 13th, 1943 and did not survive.

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A

Designed by Kurt Tank, the Fw-190A was first flown on June 1st, 1939. This small, yet ferociously-powered aircraft was fast and maneuverable and packed a fierce armament package earning it the nickname "Butcher Bird". The wide landing gear, excellent visibility and high-altitude paddle-bladed propeller endeared it to pilots familiar with the shortcomings of its predecessor - the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Some of the Luftwaffe's most famous fighter aces flew the Fw 190. Many variants were produced during the war, with the most notable being the inline-engine equipped and longer-nosed 190D, known as the "Dora."

The mold for the Fw 190 also allows for both the early war "A" model and late war long-nose "D" model to be produced, with separate castings for each fuselage. The paint schemes are expertly airbrushed to bring out the subtleties of the panel lines, rivets, control surface detail and trim tabs. Pad-printed unit markings and finely detailed placards complete this historically accurate model. The elevators and rudder are hinged and movable, which is uncommon in 1:72 scale. The sliding canopy opens to reveal a fully detailed cockpit with pad-printed instruments and side panels.

Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature:

Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.

Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.

Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.

Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.

Selected moveable control surfaces.

Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.

Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.

Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.