FW-190A Decals
Eagle Editions has become synonymous with quality research in their parts and decals. This sheet is no exception. With the release of the Eduard and Hasegawa early model 190s there is a need to add some marking options. Packaged in a resealable ziplock baggie are two decal sheets for four aircraft and the instructions.
The decals themselves are printed by Cartograf, so you know they are the highest quality in the world. They are in perfect register, thin and look great. The first sheet is the big sheet with all the aircraft individual markings and enough stencils for one aircraft. The smaller sheet includes enough markings for all four aircraft upper wing crosses.
The instructions are printed on 11 x 27 sheet printed in full color and folded in half and then half again. There are four aircraft included, one A-2 and three A-3s. All the aircraft are painted in RLM 74/75/76. It is the unit and individual markings that make the difference. One aircraft is from JG-26, another from JG-5 and two from JG-2. My favorite is the eagle head one from JG-2. The aircraft profiles are beautifully rendered, which will help and motivate the modeler. Besides the profile views, Eagle Editions has a written description of each aircraft and points out the differences and the references used to develop the decals. One page shows the stencil location.
In addition to the instructions, there is a separate 8.5 x 11 single sided reference page that has photos used to develop the decals for two of the aircraft, including the eagle headed one.
Overall, this is an exceptional offering. World class decal printing accompanied with the same level of research makes this an exceptional value. I absolutely love the instructions and the decals. Having the reference photos available is a nice touch. If you want the most accurate Luftwaffe decals you will be hard pressed to do better than Eagle Editions. Get this sheet and go to town.
Highly recommended
Thanks to Eagle Editions and IPMS/USA for the review copy. You can obtain yours directly from Eagle Edition at www.eagle-editions.com . Let them know we sent you.
Reviewer Bio
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Building models since the age of 7, I’ve become known for my Bf-109s and helicopters. I currently run Werner’s Wings. I was previously the ‘star’ of the Master Class Model Building Video series. I’ve been published numerous times on various website, including Hyperscale and ARC. My work has been in FSM and Great Scale Modeling 2001, as well as, numerous other model magazines. I’m a published author with my Squadron/Signal Walkaround book on the Kiowa Warrior. My models have continuously won many regional and national awards. My unique model photography gives my models instant recognition for their historical perspective.
I’m a retired from the Army after 21 years of flying Cobras and Kiowa Warriors, including tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and Germany. I’m also a retired Flight Officer for the Baltimore City Police and flew their helicopters chasing bad guys. I’m currently flying Cobras and Hueys with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation.
I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Yvonne, for 42 years. Our daughters have blessed us with six grandchildren. My passions continue to be his family, friends, helicopters, models and airplanes, especially the Bf-109 and my beloved AH-1 Cobra. My motto has always been - MODELING IS FUN!
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