Special Hobby 72430 Focke Wulf Fw 189B-0/B-1 Luftwaffe Trainer 1/72

Special Hobby 72430 Focke Wulf Fw 189B-0/B-1 Luftwaffe Trainer 1/72 is a unique plastic model kit depicting a rarely seen version of the German training aircraft from World War II. The model is made in precise 1/72 scale and is perfect for Luftwaffe-themed modeling collections, especially for enthusiasts of less common aircraft designs from this era.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Germany (Luftwaffe)
• Historical period: World War II (1939-1945)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality injection-molded plastic with additional resin parts (new air intakes)
• Additions: Decal sheet with three paint schemes, resin parts for faithful detail reproduction, clear parts for the canopy

Focke Wulf Fw 189B-0/B-1 is a special training variant of the legendary twin-boom reconnaissance aircraft Fw 189A. The B version was designed based on the fifth prototype and featured a new, more streamlined central nacelle for a five-person crew with dual controls. These aircraft were used in the Luftwaffe for intensive training of future pilots up to the beginning of the war. Only 13 units of the B series were produced, making this model extremely rare and desirable for more advanced modelers and aviation historians.

Detailed instructions and a rich set of parts allow you to build three different painting variants, including the aircraft photographed at Prague-Ruzyně airfield. The model features a highly accurate silhouette, detailed cockpit and landing gear components, as well as unique resin elements — ensuring unparalleled historical accuracy to the original.

We recommend this set both to experienced modelers interested in World War II aviation, and to ambitious amateurs looking to expand their collection with an uncommon Luftwaffe trainer. The model requires care during assembly, especially when working with resin elements and clear canopy parts. Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.