Tally-Ho Scale Models
Focke Wulf FW190A-5
JG1 Defence of the Reich, Jever Airfield, Germany, August, 1943.
MODEL STATS:
Kit Maker: Eduard
Scale: 1/48
Completed: 2015
Markings: Minke Pinke
Pilot: JG1 Kommodore Hans Philipp
Kills: 206
This is the Eduard A5 Wurger Profi Pak Kit, a nice model but has some fit issues, specifically the fuselage gun covers, MGFF covers and engine mount. The model is really made to be built with the gun covers open so to have them closed took a lot of sanding and putty to get it to look good. This particular aircraft wore a heavily mottled camoflauge and had names Minke and Pinke on the side of the aircraft. Minke and Pinke were Philipp's two Dachshunds and were the JG's mascots for a time. Philipp was the Geschwader Kommodore of JG1 flying defense of the Reich missions over the North Sea and Northern Germany. He was KIA October 8, 1943 when, after shooting down a Thunderbolt and a B17 for his 205th and 206th kills, his 190 was hit. Philipp attempted to bailout but died when his parachute failed to open.