ZM FW 190 A-4

[BlrwestSiR]

Here's my next aircraft build. The recent-ish ZM Wurger. 

Instructions come in the usual ZM style that mimics an owner's manual.

Large print tips page with an alternate method for mounting the engine. 

A nice decal sheet with a pair of marking options. I haven't decided on which one yet. 

Option 1 is the box art version. 

While option 2 is a winter camo'd one. 

Edited September 9 by BlrwestSiR
Fix typo

[BlrwestSiR]

First step is not the usual cockpit but the engine. 

This has the typical rods and pistons moulded into the parts.

Never to be seen again once closed up. 

Speaking of which:

[Martinnfb]

Nice! 

[Martinnfb]

[BlrwestSiR]

A quick coat of paint on the engine. 

Followed by a bit of panel wash. 

 

[Count0]

I'd go with <II . Winter white wash never stayed that pretty, or white for that matter, long

And it's a Green Hearts bird.

[DocRob]

Nice start Carl, would be interesting to see, how the ZM kit compares to the Revell offering. I know, these are later models but anyway. +1 for the winter camo.

Cheers Rob

[biggtim]

I like the winter camo schemes too. I started that on my Ju87 that's still on the SOD.

[BlrwestSiR]

Anyone have any references for <|| ? I can't seem to find any. The winter scheme is very appealing and would go nicely with the BF109 F already in my display case. 

Carl

[Martinnfb]

[Count0]

I have had some luck with asking Google for a specific airframe, either work number or modex.

FW 190 A-4 <II didn't come up, kinda thought it might not without an actual number, but I did get this rather nice image of one of her sisters.

As predicted, kinda scruffy. And someone has poorly photoshopped the swastika out.

 

 

[Count0]

Also looks like the wing walk safety line has been painted over. I always assumed this, it would be a pain in the ass to mask it off. And I doubt that they would bother to paint it on again over a temporary finish.

That alone should be reason enough to go white. Not have to deal with that pain in the ass.

Interestingly, some of the stenciling is visible. Partial Werk number on the tail and the lift point aft of the fuselage cross.

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Thanks for the input folks. Still a bit to go before I get to the markings stage so I guess I have time to decide. 

I have to say that painted over stencils is very appealing. 

 

[BlrwestSiR]

I started on the paint work for the next set of parts. This being the pushrods, intake ring and the engine rear bit. 

They were all painted black first and then I added the detail painting. 

The pushrods were added first. 

Followed by the intake ring. 

[BlrwestSiR]

While the engine dried, I jumped a couple steps ahead and stared on the main wing with the inner frame. 

The two halves are joined together with the main spar. 

The centre part of the leading edge/MLG is a single part. Certainly a unique parts breakdown. 

It fit perfectly onto the spar. 

[FullArmor]

Very detailed. 👍

I've never seen a kit with a wingspars modeled before.😵

[crazypoet]

21 minutes ago, FullArmor said:

Very detailed. 👍

I've never seen a kit with a wingspars modeled before.😵

Me either - let alone the engine pistons and crankshaft like this. 😳

its kinda cool, as it shows how the things were actually designed to work, but I can see it being a bit of a PITA to assemble

still - very cool!

[FullArmor]

1 minute ago, crazypoet said:

Me either - let alone the engine pistons and crankshaft like this. 😳

its kinda cool, as it shows how the things were actually designed to work, but I can see it being a bit of a PITA to assemble

still - very cool!

Yes. Maybe someone can make a diorama where the plane is being serviced and some of the panels are missing.

[PanzerWomble]

Screams "cutaway" for those who like them 

[BlrwestSiR]

16 hours ago, FullArmor said:

Yes. Maybe someone can make a diorama where the plane is being serviced and some of the panels are missing.

There's an option to have the rear tail plane pael for the tail wheel open and all the internal details are provided. Same with the radio hatch. 

And of course the gun bays and engine panels. 

[Martinnfb]

[BlrwestSiR]

Thanks @Martinnfb! Some great photos. That's a lot of exhaust staining I'm going to have to deal with. 

I think the second pic is <||. Or looks that way to me. 

[Martinnfb]

Welks, seems like it ,so as the fourth and fifth. I know, Inconclusive, but that’s all I have .

[BlrwestSiR]

On 9/10/2025 at 4:33 AM, DocRob said:

Nice start Carl, would be interesting to see, how the ZM kit compares to the Revell offering

Since you asked so nicely and I happen to have a Revell kit in the stash, I took it out to compare them. Well, at least the engines anyways. 

 

[DocRob]

Thanks Carl, the Revell doesn‘t look too shabby either. 

I have two of the Revell ones and very special ideas for both, decal Wise and for one, I have the full Brassin galore. 

Cheers Rob