FeaturesIn the summer of 1944, the design department of Focke Wulf drafted a short specification for the Ta154A Mistletoe unit with the Fw 190 A-8 as command aircraft. About 50 percent of the Ta154 was to be constructed of wood and used as an unmanned Heavy Bomber Destroyer against the American bomber formations. With a combined take-off weight of around 14.5 tons the 2.5 to 3.5 tons heavy warhead was attached to the nose of the Ta154. The pilots task of the was to flythe unit - from above and ahead or astern of the main bomber formation - and on a collision course separate the command aircraft and explode the Ta 154 amongst the bomber formation by remote control. According to calculations the explosive device would cause all aircraft within a radius of about 200 meters to crash. Inthe autumn of 1944 a few Ta 154 A-0 had been prepared accordingly. They were never test flown or operationally deployed. Fw190 model details: Finely engraved surfaces with recessed panel joints; Detailed cockpit with instrument panel; Detailed undercarriage bay; Fuselage Pylon with additional fuel tank; Detailed undercarriage; Movable propeller; and Separate rudder. Ta154 model details: Surface details with recessed panel lines; Detailed undercarriage; Movable propeller; Separate front undercarriage with struts; Front warhead segment with cap; Retaining and support struts for attachment to the Fw 190; and Decals for a possible Luftwaffe version of this Mistletoe Unit. Paint colors needed: Matte Light Blue, Matte White, Matte Mouse Gray, Matte Light Blue, Matte Black Green, Matte Dark Green, Matte Light Olive, Matte Dust Gray, Metallic Silver, Matte Black, Matte Carmin Red, Matte Sea Green, Matte White, Matte Tank Gray, Matte Rust, Metallic Aluminum, and Matte Leather Brown.  | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
Technical | WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD! Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years of age. |  | Product image and description is provided by the manufacturer, and is as accurate as possible. Some details of the product may be subject to change without notice (graphics, decoration, wheel color, etc.). eHobbies is not responsible for these changes, as it does not alter the function or value of the product. |
Specifications | Fw190 Model length 7.3 inches, wingspan 8.6 inches. |  | Ta154 Model length 10.2 inches, wingspan 13.1 inches. |  | Approximately 225 parts. |
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