Artful69

A big ol' Me 262 would certainly make my day.

1/24 is niche ...
 
I'm guessing that they won't want to shoot themselves in the foot by doing something that has been done well (or at all) by someone else ... the market isn't that large and they'll want it to sell well.
 
My guesses would be ...
 
* A corsair (they already have the power egg!)
* A Hawker Tempest (same reason as above)
* Either a later or earlier Mk Spitfire than the IX (a 1a or Vb)
* An accurate Bf.109 F or G
 
... a random left field idea ... A Bristol Beaufighter (I mean - they did a Mossie so it's not an awful shot!)
 
Rog
 

1/24 is niche ...
 
I'm guessing that they won't want to shoot themselves in the foot by doing something that has been done well (or at all) by someone else ... the market isn't that large and they'll want it to sell well.
 
My guesses would be ...
 
* A corsair (they already have the power egg!)
* A Hawker Tempest (same reason as above)
* Either a later or earlier Mk Spitfire than the IX (a 1a or Vb)
* An accurate Bf.109 F or G
 
... a random left field idea ... A Bristol Beaufighter (I mean - they did a Mossie so it's not an awful shot!)
 
Rog
 

1/24 is niche ...
 
I'm guessing that they won't want to shoot themselves in the foot by doing something that has been done well (or at all) by someone else ... the market isn't that large and they'll want it to sell well.
 
My guesses would be ...
 
* A corsair (they already have the power egg!)
* A Hawker Tempest (same reason as above)
* Either a later or earlier Mk Spitfire than the IX (a 1a or Vb)
* An accurate Bf.109 F or G
 
... a random left field idea ... A Bristol Beaufighter (I mean - they did a Mossie so it's not an awful shot!)
 
Rog
 

1/24 is niche ...
 
I'm guessing that they won't want to shoot themselves in the foot by doing something that has been done well (or at all) by someone else ... the market isn't that large and they'll want it to sell well.
 
My guesses would be ...
 
* A corsair (they already have the power egg!)
* A Hawker Tempest (same reason as above)
* Either a later or earlier Mk Spitfire than the IX (a 1a or Vb)
* An accurate Bf.109 F or G
 
... a random left field idea ... A Bristol Beaufighter (I mean - they did a Mossie so it's not an awful shot!)
 
Rog
 

1/24 is niche ...
 
I'm guessing that they won't want to shoot themselves in the foot by doing something that has been done well (or at all) by someone else ... the market isn't that large and they'll want it to sell well.
 
My guesses would be ...
 
* A corsair (they already have the power egg!)
* A Hawker Tempest (same reason as above)
* Either a later or earlier Mk Spitfire than the IX (a 1a or Vb)
* An accurate Bf.109 F or G
 
... a random left field idea ... A Bristol Beaufighter (I mean - they did a Mossie so it's not an awful shot!)
 
Rog
 

Slightly off topic , I just scored a Hasegawa A-8 [ST21] for $45 USD. factory sealed . From what I've been able to determine that's a good price , now I have 5 FWs! , I'd better stop while I'm behind!

Maybe the Italian version of 007??
 
Rog

Hello and heads up.  I am building this FW 190 A-4 (Super Wing Series, No 21).  Be careful on step 3-5 E page 48.  The instructions on the MG FF Access Doors are backwards.  You will recognize this when you dry fit the doors.  You are not going crazy.  Just switch the doors between the two wings.  Something else that caught me was on page 32, section 3-4 "flips" the wing between the two subsections.  The wing is down in the first picture but it is up in the second.  I spent five minutes trying to figure out how to place the Aileron Control Link (part B-15).  When I realized the problem was that I was looking at the wing upside down, well that was embarrassing.  
On the plus side the BMW 801 D-2 came together perfectly.  Be careful when you get to the oil filter on page 15.  There is a real reason why Zoukeimura does a cut out box on this part on page 15.  Honestly, this engine rivals the Tamiya Corsair which is the best kit I have ever had the pleasure to work on.
Looking at the the guns on this plane.  You come to realize why the bomber aircrews called them the butcher birds.

That's  me.

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog
 

The ‘original release’ is, in fact, the special addition … if you are a collector it would be wise to hang onto at least one of these “Siegfried Schnell” special additions unopened as no more of these will be made … otherwise it’s the same kit with different markings.
 
 
I just paid Y 30800 for 2 on preorder from Volks Japan (I’m in Australia - so $327.68 at the time) … Including shipping to my PO Box upon release - they are cheaper than buying them retail here even with free shipping! I just hope the packaging survives transport!!!
 
according to ZMs list, the next Fw-190 to be released is the A-3 which is slated for “Basic” configuration … of course there could be a kit or two released prior. I wouldn’t expect a drastic decrease in price - though it should be enough to attract some interest from those on the periphery - wanting an accurate model without the in depth assembly.
 
From what I can see from drawings there aren’t that many differences between the A-3 and A-4 so my theory is that there will be some substituted sprues with whole parts that would otherwise be sub-assemblies on the A-4 kit.
 
It will be interesting to find out!
 
Rog

The ‘original release’ is, in fact, the special addition … if you are a collector it would be wise to hang onto at least one of these “Siegfried Schnell” special additions unopened as no more of these will be made … otherwise it’s the same kit with different markings.
 
 
I just paid Y 30800 for 2 on preorder from Volks Japan (I’m in Australia - so $327.68 at the time) … Including shipping to my PO Box upon release - they are cheaper than buying them retail here even with free shipping! I just hope the packaging survives transport!!!
 
according to ZMs list, the next Fw-190 to be released is the A-3 which is slated for “Basic” configuration … of course there could be a kit or two released prior. I wouldn’t expect a drastic decrease in price - though it should be enough to attract some interest from those on the periphery - wanting an accurate model without the in depth assembly.
 
From what I can see from drawings there aren’t that many differences between the A-3 and A-4 so my theory is that there will be some substituted sprues with whole parts that would otherwise be sub-assemblies on the A-4 kit.
 
It will be interesting to find out!
 
Rog

The ‘original release’ is, in fact, the special addition … if you are a collector it would be wise to hang onto at least one of these “Siegfried Schnell” special additions unopened as no more of these will be made … otherwise it’s the same kit with different markings.
 
 
I just paid Y 30800 for 2 on preorder from Volks Japan (I’m in Australia - so $327.68 at the time) … Including shipping to my PO Box upon release - they are cheaper than buying them retail here even with free shipping! I just hope the packaging survives transport!!!
 
according to ZMs list, the next Fw-190 to be released is the A-3 which is slated for “Basic” configuration … of course there could be a kit or two released prior. I wouldn’t expect a drastic decrease in price - though it should be enough to attract some interest from those on the periphery - wanting an accurate model without the in depth assembly.
 
From what I can see from drawings there aren’t that many differences between the A-3 and A-4 so my theory is that there will be some substituted sprues with whole parts that would otherwise be sub-assemblies on the A-4 kit.
 
It will be interesting to find out!
 
Rog

Just to Clarify ... I indicated "Standard" release ... as opposed to "Special Release" - not "Basic Series"
 
To celebrate their 10 year anniversary ZM announced 2 "Special Edition" releases. The Bf.109G-14 "Eric Hartmann" and the Fw190A-4 "Siegfried Schnell".
These kits were to be made available by pre-order only ... there was no limit on the pre-order but once the pre-order was finalised there will be no more re-issues as it is, as the name specifies a "Special Edition" ... A while after the kit is released a "Standard Edition" is released ... this is the kit that will not be determined by pre-orders and will continue to be produced from time to time.
 
Rog

Just to Clarify ... I indicated "Standard" release ... as opposed to "Special Release" - not "Basic Series"
 
To celebrate their 10 year anniversary ZM announced 2 "Special Edition" releases. The Bf.109G-14 "Eric Hartmann" and the Fw190A-4 "Siegfried Schnell".
These kits were to be made available by pre-order only ... there was no limit on the pre-order but once the pre-order was finalised there will be no more re-issues as it is, as the name specifies a "Special Edition" ... A while after the kit is released a "Standard Edition" is released ... this is the kit that will not be determined by pre-orders and will continue to be produced from time to time.
 
Rog

Just to Clarify ... I indicated "Standard" release ... as opposed to "Special Release" - not "Basic Series"
 
To celebrate their 10 year anniversary ZM announced 2 "Special Edition" releases. The Bf.109G-14 "Eric Hartmann" and the Fw190A-4 "Siegfried Schnell".
These kits were to be made available by pre-order only ... there was no limit on the pre-order but once the pre-order was finalised there will be no more re-issues as it is, as the name specifies a "Special Edition" ... A while after the kit is released a "Standard Edition" is released ... this is the kit that will not be determined by pre-orders and will continue to be produced from time to time.
 
Rog

Just to Clarify ... I indicated "Standard" release ... as opposed to "Special Release" - not "Basic Series"
 
To celebrate their 10 year anniversary ZM announced 2 "Special Edition" releases. The Bf.109G-14 "Eric Hartmann" and the Fw190A-4 "Siegfried Schnell".
These kits were to be made available by pre-order only ... there was no limit on the pre-order but once the pre-order was finalised there will be no more re-issues as it is, as the name specifies a "Special Edition" ... A while after the kit is released a "Standard Edition" is released ... this is the kit that will not be determined by pre-orders and will continue to be produced from time to time.
 
Rog

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog
 

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog
 

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog
 

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog
 

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog
 

Finally the standard release boxing of the Zoukei-Mura Fw190A-4 is up for preorder …

https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/
 
Rog