Eduard 672196 Fw 190A-5/U12 Gun Pods – Brassin Set 1/72

Eduard 672196 Fw 190A-5/U12 Gun Pods is a high-quality aftermarket accessory set from Eduard’s renowned Brassin series, designed for 1:72 scale plastic models of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5/U12 aircraft. This specialized set allows for an accurate reproduction of this rarely seen version of the famous German fighter, which was equipped with special external gun pods featuring four 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons.

Historical Background and Intended Use:

• Model scale: 1:72
• Country of operator: Germany
• Period of use: World War II, mainly years 1943-1945
• Historical description: The Fw 190A-5/U12 is a unique modification of the outstanding Luftwaffe fighter. The U12 variant was developed in response to the increasing number of Allied bombers, against which the standard armament proved insufficient. Additional cannon pods were mounted under the wings, allowing a rapid increase in firepower for interception missions, including during the defense of the Reich against Allied bombing raids.

Characteristics of the Eduard 672196 set:

• Category: Resin conversion set / scale model accessory for assembly
• Material: Precisely cast resin parts (6 in total), complemented by small photo-etched metal parts for maximum realism, and a set of decals for markings
• Decals: Yes, the set allows you to create one selected Luftwaffe marking version
• Seats and other details: The set does not include painting masks, but the very well-chosen photo-etched details significantly improve the finishing detail level of the completed model

Recommendation and opinion:

• Recommended product: for both intermediate and advanced modelers looking for unique conversions for their Fw 190A-5 kits
• Assembly difficulty level: 3 out of 5 – requires basic experience working with delicate resin and photo-etched parts, but should not pose a challenge for those experienced with aircraft modeling
• Product advantages: perfect detail quality, ability to faithfully recreate a historical variant of the fighter, completeness of the set (resin + photo-etched parts + decals)

Eduard 672196 Fw 190A-5/U12 Gun Pods in 1/72 scale is an essential addition for any enthusiast of German World War II aviation wishing to enhance their model with realistic and rarely seen armament details. With this set, your Fw 190A-5 will be unique and authentic!