Focke Wulf FW-190 C-6/U3

[TomZ]

The Focke Wulf FW-190 C was developed as a high altitude fighter featuring a DB603 engine with a large DVL turbo charger in the fuselage behind the pilot.
The first versions of the FW-190 C were able to reach 725 km/h (450 mph) at 6,800 m (22,310 ft), a considerable improvement over the 650 km/h (400 mph) at 5,200 m (17,060 ft) of the basic A models. Later types proved even faster at altitude.



The FW-190 C-6 was the main production type that was brought into service in the middle of 1944 and was used to intercept allied bombers flying at high altitude. In 1945 the allies began using B-29 bombers based in southern Africa to mount raids against Italy and the south of Germany. 
In response to this a number of FW-190 C-6s were moved to bases in northern Africa.



In order to operate from the desert air bases a U3 sub version was created which has a number sand filters for the air intakes.
Externally there was no difference with the standard version as the filters were mounted internally.

The aircraft were moderately successful against the B-29 but it wasn't until the appearance of the FW-190 K model powered by the DB631 engine that the bombers could confronted efficiently.





The markings are a special tribute to our Harro of course.

Also on:  http://www.airwar1946.nl/whif/L46-FW190C.htm

TomZ
http://www.airwar1946.nl/index.htm

[Old Wombat]

Nice build! Looks good in desert camo!

[rickshaw]

What is the kit, please?  I'm aware that Planet models did a Fw190C model in resin but is it that or something else?

[NARSES2]

That is really nice, well done mate ?

What is the kit, please?  I'm aware that Planet models did a Fw190C model in resin but is it that or something else?

MPM did a 190 V-18

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/128329-mpm-production-72033-focke-wulf-fw-190v-18

[TomZ]

What is the kit, please?  I'm aware that Planet models did a Fw190C model in resin but is it that or something else?

It's the Hobby Boss FW-190V-18 in 1/48

TomZ

[zenrat]

Cool.

[rickshaw]

What is the kit, please?  I'm aware that Planet models did a Fw190C model in resin but is it that or something else?

It's the Hobby Boss FW-190V-18 in 1/48

TomZ

Ah, OK.  Nice looking model, BTW.  Just the wrong scale...   

[PR19_Kit]

Great work there Tom, and a good backstory too. 

[Hotte]

Nice 190 

Hotte

[Hobbes]

Another beautiful build, and I'm honored