Eagle Editions | EC124: 1/32 Fw 190 Doras
Reviewed by Mark Proulx
Eagle Editions continues to broaden their 1/32nd scale decal line with the release of four new 1/32nd scale decal sheets. The primary material for these decals are contained within Jerry Crandall´s superb book release on the Fw 190 Dora Volume Two. In all, Eagle Editions now provide us with 13 new sets of Dora markings!
There are five aircraft included with this first release. There is a mix of Fw 190 D-9 and D-11 variants:
- Fw 190 D-9, Geschwaderkommodore SG 2, Chevron Bar, W.Nr. Unknown
- Fw 190 D-9, II./JG 301, Black 4, W.Nr. 500576
- Fw 190 D-9, 1./JG 26, White 1, W.Nr. 601033
- Fw 190 D-11, 1./JG 101 (?), White <57, W.Nr. 22001#
- 5) Fw 190 D-11, VFS of G.d.J, White <53, W.Nr. 2200##
Eagle Editions always provides detailed color and marking comments and this continues to be the case with EC#124. Pertinent features such as canopy type, upper gun cowl arrangements and other smaller details are all explained for each of the five aircraft. Note: The subtle variable differences between various Dora gun cowls as identified with these instructions are to be found in Jerry´s earlier Volume One on the Fw 190D-9. Stencil diagrams depict the locations on the Fw 190D-9, the D-11 likely similar. Also included are color top and bottom views to ensure complete accuracy of your completed model.
The two page decals are printed in Italy by Cartograph. The markings are printed in perfect register and appear to be very thin with minimal carrier film. Complete stencils and national insignia are also supplied.
The Fw 190 D-9 displays a significantly different nose profile to that of the D-11. At the time of this release, only the Fw 190D-9 is available in 1/32nd scale kit form off the shelf. Consequently, modelers will be required to purchase aftermarket resin sets to complete some of these kits. Look to Jerry Rutman and Montex for the appropriate conversions. Eagle Editions do provide the resin R4M rockets fitted to the wings of "White <57".
With five available markings choices, this new decal sheet from Eagle Editions represents great value for your dollar. Given Jerry´s lifetime of work detailing the Long Nose Dora´s you can be assured the research is the most current and up to date. I recommend these decals without hesitation. For those interested in further study, the two-part books from Eagle Editions detailing this important German late war aircraft are also a must for your reference library.
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This review was published on Saturday, July 02 2011; Last modified on Wednesday, May 18 2016