Focke Wulf Fw 190 Vol I Book Review
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | March 2005 | Title | Focke Wulf Fw 190 Vol I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Krzysztof Janowicz | Publisher | Kagero |
| Published | 2003 | ISBN | 83-89088-11-8 |
| Format | 96 pages, softbound | MSRP (USD) | $24.95 |
Review
Kagero has been turning out some very interesting and well-researched monographs on many subjects. In this release, Kagero begins its coverage of the Focke Wulf Fw 190 as this is Volume One of a four-part series. The other three volumes are reviewed in:
Published in both Polish and English, the author walks the reader through the development and production of the aircraft.
The coverage includes:
- Introduction
- Versions
- Painting & Markings
- Serial Numbers
In addition to the developmental history of the aircraft, the title contains quite a few line drawings of the various versions of the Fw 190A/F/G/S in both 1/48 and 1/72 scale. Coverage of this part ends with some excellent color profiles of the Fw 190A series.
A sheet of Techmod decals is also provided with the markings from selected color profiles in both 1/72 and 1/48 scale. These include:
- Fw 190A-4, 6./JG 1, Yellow 10, Apr 1943
- Fw 190A-7/R6, JGr 10, Red 8, 1944
- Fw 190A-8, JGr 10, Red 11, 1944
- Fw 190A-8/R2, 12./JG 3, Yellow 17, May 1944
You'll definitely want to add this title to your reference library. You can find Kagero books at your favorite hobby retailer.