The ICM Fw 189C/V‑6 German Attack Aircraft (1/72 Scale, Kit No. 72290) is a high‑detail plastic model kit representing the rare, experimental ground‑attack variant of the famous Fw 189 “Uhu.” This version replaces the reconnaissance aircraft’s glass gondola with a fully armored attack cabin and heavier forward‑firing armament.

Core Takeaway

A 116‑part, finely molded 1/72 kit featuring detailed engines, an armored cockpit, optional rear gun configurations, and markings for the aircraft tested at Rechlin in Autumn 1940. It’s an intermediate‑level kit with excellent surface detail and historically accurate features.

Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Item Number: 72290
• Scale: 1/72
• Number of Parts: 116
• Length: 53 mm
• Wingspan: 255 mm
• Material: Injection‑molded plastic
• Skill Level: Intermediate

Features & Details

• Highly detailed fuselage and engine elements, consistent with ICM’s modern tooling.
• Armored cockpit cabin replacing the standard reconnaissance gondola—accurate to the V‑6 attack prototype.
• Two rear‑gun position options, allowing display flexibility.
• Accurate surface detail with clean molding and precise fit.
• Decal sheet for:
  • Fw 189C/V‑6, Rechlin, Autumn 1940
• Clear instructions and well‑organized sprues.
  

Historical Background (for context & painting)

The Fw 189C/V‑6 was an experimental attack aircraft developed in response to 1937 German requirements for a heavily armored, twin‑engine battlefield support aircraft. Focke‑Wulf modified the Fw 189V‑1 airframe, adding:

• A heavily armored two‑man cabin
• More powerful engines
• Forward‑firing armament:
  • 2 × MG‑FF 20 mm cannons
  • 4 × MG 17 machine guns
• Defensive armament: MG 81 machine guns

The aircraft performed well in 1940 Rechlin testing but was not adopted for production; the Luftwaffe ultimately selected the Hs 129A as its primary attack aircraft.

Markings & Display

• Single marking option:
  • Fw 189C/V‑6, Rechlin Test Center, Autumn 1940
• Standard Luftwaffe late‑1930s/early‑1940s camouflage patterns apply (RLM 70/71/65 typical for prototypes of the era).

Why This Kit Stands Out

• Represents a rare and historically significant prototype seldom covered in model form.
• Offers excellent detail for its scale, especially in the engines and armored cockpit.
• Ideal for Luftwaffe collectors, prototype aircraft enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a unique addition to a WWII lineup.