Tamiya 61041 - 1/48 Fw190D-9 Precision Scale Model Kit for Collectors  [61041]

History and role of the Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9

The Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9 marked a clear evolution in late WWII fighter design, built to improve performance at altitude. The D-9 evolved from the earlier Fw190A line and used the potent 1,750hp Jumo 213 engine together with a lengthened fuselage to boost high-altitude capability and handling.

Introduced into combat in September 1944 with III/JG 54 "Grunherz" as top cover for early Messerschmitt Me262 jet operations, the Fw190D-9 became an important part of Luftwaffe tactics. The Tamiya model captures this background and gives builders a chance to recreate the airframe with accurate external details.

Why builders value this kit

Tamiya's 1/48 rendition of the Fw190D-9 is aimed at modelers who expect precise surface detail and faithful proportions. The kit reproduces features like the stretched nose and canopy variants, letting builders personalise paint and decal choices to match documented wartime schemes.