Hobby Boss 81719 Focke Wulf FW190D 12 (1/48) – Plastic model kit of the German World War II aircraft

We present a high-quality plastic model kit – Hobby Boss 81719 Focke Wulf FW190D 12 in the popular 1/48 scale. This model set is designed for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of highly detailed World War II aircraft replicas. The offered model represents the German Focke Wulf FW190D-12 fighter, also known as "Dora", which was one of the finest versions within the FW190 aircraft family.

History and Use of the Focke Wulf FW190D-12

The Focke Wulf FW190D-12 aircraft was the German aviation industry’s response to the growing Allied air superiority during the last months of World War II. The upgraded version of the popular FW190 fighter was equipped with the more powerful Junkers Jumo 213 engine, which significantly improved its performance, especially at higher altitudes. The FW190D was mainly operated by the Luftwaffe between 1944 and 1945, primarily for defending German airspace against strategic bombers.

Features of the Hobby Boss 81719 Model

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for building realistic aviation collections
• Country of origin (real aircraft): Germany (Luftwaffe)
• Era: World War II (1944–1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Manufacturer: the renowned Hobby Boss brand
• Precisely rendered details of the fuselage, cockpit, landing gear, and armament
• Authentic decals for recreating original Luftwaffe markings
• Clear parts included for the pilot’s canopy
• Model does not include glue or paints – the set requires additional modelling accessories

Who is it recommended for?

The Hobby Boss Focke Wulf FW190D 12 model is recommended for experienced modellers and aviation history enthusiasts. Thanks to its high level of detail and the possibility to interpret painting and markings, it is also an exciting challenge for intermediate modellers. The 1/48 scale is a perfect compromise between detail and convenient display size.

Difficulty Level

Difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for those with experience in assembling plastic kits, especially World War II aircraft.

Summary

By choosing the Hobby Boss 81719 Focke Wulf FW190D 12 1/48 you receive a model representing one of the most important late-war German fighters, distinguished by excellent detail reproduction and high-quality workmanship. It’s an ideal choice for a historical model collection and a satisfying challenge for aviation modelling enthusiasts.