February 23, 2026

MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Art, features & CADs of this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Advanced Kit". Check it out in our preview...

MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit
From MiniArt Models
Kit No: 48048
1/48th scale
The kit contains three marking choices in the box.
Clear parts, full engine and weighted wheels are included
The Subject:
The Fw 190D‑9 emerged late in the war as a high‑performance development of the Fw 190A, replacing the radial BMW 801 with the liquid‑cooled Jumo 213A to improve high‑altitude capability. This “long‑nose” configuration gave the Dora a sleeker profile, better climb, and markedly improved performance above medium altitude—qualities urgently needed as the Luftwaffe struggled against Allied bomber streams and long‑range escorts. Although conceived as an interim design pending the Ta 152, the D‑9 quickly proved itself one of the Luftwaffe’s finest piston‑engined fighters.

"Under new management" – this D-9 is just one of the three aircraft captured in markings in this boxing.
By late 1944, JG 301—a unit heavily engaged in Reichsverteidigung duties—began receiving the Fw 190D‑9 as part of the Luftwaffe’s desperate effort to re‑equip frontline formations with more capable interceptors. The Geschwader had previously flown a mix of Fw 190A and Bf 109 variants, but the Dora’s improved altitude performance and acceleration made it particularly valuable for breaking into or out of dense bomber formations. JG 301’s pilots, many of whom were already experienced with the Fw 190 family, adapted quickly to the new machine, appreciating its stability as a gun platform and its ability to compete more effectively with late‑war Allied fighters.

Three views of this Focke-Wulf Fw-190D9 from 5.JG6 "Black-12+-", WNr-500570. Surrendered in Germany in 1945.
In the final months of the war, JG 301’s Doras were thrown into increasingly chaotic operations—scrambling against overwhelming numbers of Allied aircraft, conducting point‑defence interceptions, and occasionally supporting ground operations as the front collapsed. Despite fuel shortages, attrition, and the rapid decline of the Luftwaffe’s operational infrastructure, the Fw 190D‑9 allowed JG 301 to remain a credible threat well into 1945. The unit’s Doras became emblematic of the Luftwaffe’s last stand: technically sophisticated, flown with determination, but ultimately unable to alter the strategic trajectory of the air war.

The last kite captured in the markings for this kit, Focke-Wulf Fw-190D9, II.JG26 White 9. WNr-500042.

The kit: 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Advanced Kit" from MiniArt Models.
Another in their series of Advanced models from MiniArt. This adds to their first release of the same model, the "Basic" kit; this Fw 190D-9 kit from MiniArt replicates the machines produced in the Mimetall factory and flown by Jagdgeschwader 301 during WWII.
We have some CAD images of the kit to show you some of the features so far.

The basic kit is on the left; the advanced kit is on the right...
Features of this kit:
Accurate exterior with finely reproduced panel lines and rivets
Detailed cockpit with instrument panel and seat
Optional open or closed canopy
Clear parts included
3 decal options included

The CADs of this kit show similar features to the "basic kit" of the same aircraft from MiniArt, however. This kit features several improvements to just the plastic on supply with new sprues and more details...
A hint for this with eagle eyes shows the flaps under the wings, lowered as they would be on the ground. These are detailed with photo-etched parts.
The opened nose housed the covering for the twin synchronised 13 mm MG 131 machine guns in front of the cockpit, typically with 475 rounds per gun. These replaced the smaller-calibre guns of earlier models, supplementing the two 20mm MG 151/20 cannons in the wing roots.
A view of the opened cowlings for the engine and the gun bay is shown here – for those who like to show it all.
Retracted gear shows a smoother understide with all the rivet detail you need.
For all of your air-to-ground needs, several bombs plus a 300 l drop tank are included for this kit.
Three different rubber tread on the wheels and two variations of rear landing gear are included – retracted and extended.)
The engine can be shown with the cowling and radiator partly removed and completely off
The 12-cylinder liquid-cooled Junkers Jumo 213A inline engine is a centrepiece of this kit. The photo etch is only sparingly used here. You may have to supply some wiring harnesses yourself.
The rear view of the Junkers Jumo. This 1,750-horsepower engine replaced the earlier BMW 801 radial engine to improve high-altitude performance, enabling speeds up to 426mph (685 km/h.)
The engine featured methanol-water injection (MW50) for added power.

Marking choices & decals
The three marking choices of this kit are shown in the first part of this article. There are three marking versions on one decal sheet included in the instructions with the national markings, nose art & serial numbers. The markings for the propellers & the instrument panel are included along with some serials & stencils that cover the aircraft.

That is all we know about this kit so far. See more about all of MiniArt's kits on their website...