In 1944, as the U.S. began their long range strategic bombing campaign in earnest with heavily-armed B-17 and B-24 bombers, the Luftwaffe developed the specialized "bomber-killer" R2 variant of the Fw190 A-8. Tamiya now brings you this formidable fighter in the 1/48 scale, and with all the parts included in this kit you can choose to build either the R2 variant or the A-8.
The Focke-Wulf Fw190 was one of the Luftwaffe's best front-line fighters of WWII. Of all the different variants, the A-8 armed with four 20mm cannon and two 13mm machine guns was the most widely produced. A sub-variant of the A-8 was the R2, which had two of the 20mm cannons replaced by more powerful 30mm guns and added armor protection for its role in attacking the giant 4-engined Allied bombers.
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1/48 Fw190A-8/R2 61095
The R2 configuration replaced the outer wing cannon with 30 mm weapons for attacks on heavy bombers. The kit also represents the added protection associated with these heavily armed interceptor aircraft.
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The Fw 190A-8 continued the radial-engined Fw 190 line in 1944. It combined the BMW 801 powerplant with heavier fuselage machine guns and wing cannon.
That weight and specialization brought trade-offs in combat with escort fighters. The two selected kit schemes show different Luftwaffe units in 1944; their camouflage follows Tamiya’s explicit RLM 74, 75 and 76 description.
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Historical summary adapted from the exact-kit manufacturer background. Scheme selections are limited to the individually supported markings; source uncertainties are retained.
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These are the kit manufacturer’s paint recommendations. Follow the exact instruction diagrams for placement, marking choices and mixes. They are separate from the historical palettes below.
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These 23 paints are listed in the 61095 assembly manual for the Fw190 A-8 or A-8/R2. AS-4 Gray Violet and AS-5 Light Blue are the spray camouflage colors. Follow the selected variant and marking instructions for placement and detail mixes.
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Exterior scheme colors only. Check the diagrams for pattern and placement. Interior, crew, small details and decals are not included unless a pack explicitly says so. Model paints are manufacturer-intended reproductions or labeled approximations, not independently measured exact historical matches.
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1/48 Fw190A-8/R2 61095
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