60% scale Focke Wulf 190 homebuilt airplane

Update: this plane recently crashed, moderately injuring its pilot. News footage of the crash aftermath can be seen here:
www.3news.co.nz...
This (about) 60% full-size homebuilt Focke Wulf 190 replica was seen at the Tokoroa Airfield at the local Aero Club's fly-in, April 2010.
Sorry about the less than perfect flyby pictures, cloud-cover was thick with persistent drizzle and it was very cold (hence the camera shake!).
I'm sure I've seen one this big on KZbin with an RC receiver and servos in it.

[@dlamb2840]

I've always considered the FW190 to be the best looking and best proportioned WW2 fighter. Beautiful canopy shape.

[@TheV-Man]

I agree the Germans made some of the best planes during WW2

[@mrlemurplays952]

That’s just a fact, not a belief lol

[@Shoshun2]

A good aircraft but for sheer beautiful lines the spitfire tops the lot.

[@UncleSlimJimmy]

I absolutely love mini replicas, they just look like so much fun to own!

[@howardmoore2369]

Well done, the video turned out very good. People who spend years building these airplanes deserve a lot of credit and respect for flying them and sharing with the world.

[@booya155]

I've always seen big ones like this with the RC receivers and servos in them and always thought it would be awesome to put a pilot in there. This thing is great!

[@FiveCentsPlease]

@STDrepository Which is why FlugWerk built the full scale Fw190 replicas, which are sold in semi-kit form. The business model was a lower-cost full scale Fw190 (not 100% original) with a substitute engine that's easy to fix. Owner final assembly allowed lower insurance. Still, with a base price of 555,000 Euros (less electrical, hydraulics, avionics) the final costs are still very high--which is why the scale homebuilts are still attractive for those without deep pockets.

[@greenseaships]

What a great way to keep the living memory of these warbirds! Long after the last full scale warbird has flown for the last time, can we still enjoy replicas like these? I'm sure.

[@tasospatriwtis396]

OMG....THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE I EVER SEEN...

[@Ramiiam]

You must show the landing. Those are the rules.

[@richardpierce1629]

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[@FiveCentsPlease]

@STDrepository The W.A.R. replica Fw190 was designed in 1973 as a scale homebuilt and was followed by other scale warbirds. You can still buy the plans today. (See the W.A.R. website.) Scale homebuilts are much easier to insure and maintain and have much lower operating costs than the multimillion dollar originals today. A full scale replica would be heavy and much more expensive to build and operate (see FlugWerk) with a rare expensive engine (more fuel, more maintenance, etc.)

[@LukaS-iy1gs]

this is the cutest plane I have seen in quite a while. I can't belive it

[@whisperingdeath308]

The sound is fantastic. Sounds just like the full scale aircraft. granted higher pitched.

[@falconsrc]

this is a beauty full plane and it makes me wonder if it is possible to build a 60% Jet like a F-15 or MIG-29

[@JayHeartwing]

Kinda my dream^^

[@RutinaRottis]

Look better finished than the original did (wartime production). Even cockpit has a right feeling. Only sound was off tune, but geting even 5 cylider radial is not easy today for that scale.

[@MrMazz1970]

Sorry to hear about the crash, but you are very lucky! Owned VH-WWF for a few years and it was a widow maker if something went wrong with its enormously high stall speed. Nevertheless, a very special plane. Felt too old for it when I sold it in my early 30's after only 54 hours flying it...but then again..the guy who bought it was back then 100 years old and took it home by trailer..lol..and hasnt flown much since...think the 3-blade prop you had on, was the one I sold to Harvey Helicopters....

[@bliglum]

Gorgeous bird!!! I always thought the 190 was the most beautiful WW2 german plane. And I like that it doesn't have a cartoonish, huge canopy to fit the larger by scale pilot. Impressive.

[@RutinaRottis]

I just read from aviation-safety net that it made a forced landing in a paddock on Denton Rd (22-JUN-2012). Pilot sustained moderate injuries.

[@Corny6471]

Absolut Supergeil!!! Leider ist so etwas hier in Deutschland nicht möglich...:-( Always good flights!!! Greetings from Bremgarten/Germany!

[@youtwoba]

That is incredible, never seen anything like it!

[@dapper189]

Makes me want to build a 60% P47 so we can dog fight.

[@luger9mmbest]

I can get you the plans.... Im about to start my FW 190 in California

[@xXrandomryzeXx]

@@luger9mmbest how's it been going? Did you start it?

[@AussiesnAnzacs]

its definatly awsome to see such warbirds flying even if its a 60% scale replica its sound is noce and so is the look of it two thumbs and a 10 for the work you/and your team have put in xjet

[@johnhoward563]

How beautiful is that. Total respect a thing of true beauty

[@Hatinonthehaters]

Truly Amazing... A lot of work... much respect.

[@cq44b]

Great looking plane. Very brave young pilot. Hope both plane and pilot survived to fly another day.

[@harleywylie2909]

War Aircraft Replicas (WAR) began plans and kit parts in the late 70's. And the FW-190 and other WAR aircraft are 50% scale, not 60%. It is a nice replica. One of the WAR planes used to be on display in the Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA. It was a great addition for the public (especially the kids) to sit in and work the controls.

[@garywilliams5332]

If I were to do a homebuilt replica,this would be my choice.I am a 30+ years experienced A&P/IA general aviation mechanic and know from where I speak.This looks like a W.A.R. replica,an all wood constructed airframe powered by a Continental O-200 engine of 100 horsepower,commonly used in the Cessna 150.The two keys to this are, proper airframe construction and a good,reliable engine.Converted auto engines and Rotax snowmobile engines are of questionable reliability and lifespan.there are many who would argue this point and are welcome to their opinions,but in my opinion,a real AIRPLANE engine presents fewer problems and unknowns.The key to that,is to build one with professionally reworked,yellow tagged components,no "as is,but serviceable" ones,especially where the crankshaft,connecting rods and cylinders are concerned.A professionally overhauled and well maintained O-200,O-235 or O-320 will deliver years and years of trouble free and safe performance,and anything less will only deliver years and years of dead stick forced landings and headaches.I've seen plenty.

[@endwood]

+Gary Williams Couldn't agree more there. You won't find me behind some Rotax or any other 'questionable' engine, Lyc or Conty only:-)

[@aerografixs]

+endwood and this continental failed and caused the crash landing ,

[@endwood]

+Roger Forgues Whilst the Conty may have been the cause (as I don't know the real reason) it's usually due to poor maint. The 0200 is one of the most under-stressed reliable donks out there, ya just can't kill one unless of course it's run/mishandled. I've spent 35 yrs behind most engine types (mainly Lyc & Conty in light A/C) as well as many turbines/jets with many 1000's of hrs & have never had a piston engine fail. Seen far too many other eng types fail to ever willingly be behind one. Each to their own I guess but we do have choices:-)

[@garywilliams5332]

There can be many causes,cheap overhauls with questionable parts,old mags and carbs,detonation with car gas,water in the fuel,or just low on oil.. It can't be done on the cheap,particularly where the engine is concerned.

[@aerografixs]

+endwood agreed but how many times have you had an engine failure with your modern automobile

[@yetanotherjohn]

Fantastic! He should really just let me fly it for all future photo ops, my head is 60% standard cranial size, it would look so much more true-to-scale. XD

[@rebeljack1860]

The Focke Wulf 190 replica looks fabulous but the engine sounds like it putts along and I guess its because of the engine size due to the scale of the air frame. But in all its a beautiful replica of the famed aircraft.

[@lunageologist]

Wonderful addition to the home build community, nicely done, I'll take two please.... :)

[@Anlushac11]

For a scale model it was very well built and proportioned. Wish it had been a 75% design. Makes pilot look freakishly large.

[@qwasd0r]

I thought this was radio controlled, haha. Amazing!

[@luger9mmbest]

Not the rotec radial, Verner has a new 80-100 hp radial engine for 10k I think it was

[@angeloc1340]

You can put mg in it and vs other planes that size

[@Tgunderson79]

@multiben200000 it's 60% the size of the real aircraft, this one is not an RC aircraft but just a smaller aircraft capable of 140 knots or 160mph about the same speed as a Cessna 182 Skyline.

[@loboheeler]

There were 20 exact FW190A replicas made by FlugWerke. Have Chinese engines as the original BMW is not available. The only airworthy original FW190A is at the Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, WA.

[@throttlejockey34]

beautiful replica of an outstanding aircraft....

[@my94holden]

hope they rebuild her i always enjoyed seeing that fly around

[@dragoonuvl]

Beautiful, beatuiful aircraft what engine is in it and how fast does it go? I heard the rudder wheeled aircraft are hard to control because of their aerodynamic stability.

[@RichLeespage]

Plenty safe in the hands of a skilled pilot. Not for the faint hearted though.

[@30769s]

Ashame that the plane crashed. Such a pretty looking plane

[@luger9mmbest]

it wont :( i was talking to carl about it, its slightly to large its 25in and the cowling is 23 in diameter

[@fanmanabc]

wonderful replica. shows the devotion to his hobby! i for one would not feel safe flying in such a small aircraft lol

[@alfredgoodier6171]

great little plane but very tight inside hope he made it through ok . We have an 80% me109 I cant imagine how most people could fit in a 50%version as my head touches the canopy and I am just under 6feet makes me wish i was shorter like the old man

[@CornFedProductionsRacingTeam]

if the engine sounded different, the title was different, and it didn't show all the close up shots of the air plane, i would have thought it was real.

[@vintagesurvivor]

Nice work, looks very close to scale.

[@ArcticRain]

@nolifemerc Because at 100% scale it no longer comes under the max weight for a microlight ; )

[@Error4O1]

@GuitarLeo096 also, whargarble and herpa derpa derp.

[@aviatorsbh]

@mxf7010g8k It does! Didn't you see the pilot sitting in it?

[@wookswealthy]

Sweet bird congratulations on the build .....how long it take to build her ??? was it a kit or scratch build??? looks like a lot of fun: ) you're next one should be a P 51 Mustang : )

[@spore5056]

@lightntasty7 Perhaps because the original was built during WW2 and flown by Germans? Just guessing here, but I believe that particular was is over. This one is a smaller replica, beautifully built and NOT being flown by an enemy of the free world. Get it? .... or is this concept just too difficult for you to fathom? Great video, xjet, and thanks from those of us who appreciate the incredible efforts involved in producing this lovely aircraft, and not suffering from paranoid issues.

[@KKSHADOW1]

great job mate! looks beautifully

[@fliesarenegade]

Boy, what a beauty! Is it a kit or completely self-built? I'd really like to have one mysrlf!

[@1slandB0y77]

It even sounds a bit like a real 190 - very cool!! As others have said, one of the more interesting aircraft fielded by the Luftwaffe. That, and the 262, my all-time fave

[@bazknight5347]

Amazing build. Good job.

[@wingsthings6430]

Absolutely awesome ! More info please ! Scratch built ,or kit ? ?...

[@TheHouseBlog]

This is an awesome plane, thanks for sharign the video. I was looking for R/C scale, and thought this was one of the big ones, I was giddy when I saw a real human in it! As for the symbology, it is a scale replica and people doing replicas aren't interested in supporting the cause so much as providing an honest history for the replica. Though in some countries who'd rather leave their past behind it could land you in jail.

[@captainalant]

Thats a great plane. I love that you made it period correct. I would love to build one. Did you build this from a kit? Where can I get a kit like it? How much did it cost?

[@kaimano62]

Wonderful and the sound is great!! I have the same rc model hang on the cieling

[@zorpit]

outstanding build. Very nice paint. nevermind the ignorant replies. Very well done.

[@miguelh.m.m.6911]

I wonder how much did it cost, maybe a marriage, or two... ;-)

[@agordon20024]

The leading cause of divorce in Montana is log cabin kit homes.

[@zoesdada8923]

MIGUEL H. M.M. These days anything is cheaper than marrying some money grubbing thot who will just take your kids and go after you for child support.

[@endwood]

I've always said women and planes don't mix, pick one not both!😂😂

[@josephking7948]

@@zoesdada8923 But we are not bitter are we.

[@pracylopgonzer3176]

Yea but put in perspective ........ it’s easy enough to get married, but how many of your friends own one of these

[@SizzlingStu]

Lol I was linked to this from a video of a 50% ME109 RC model. The size difference between these 2 beauties is negligible.

[@Camarc64]

Amazing and incredible plane !

[@TheNukaColaQuantum]

Just make it 40% bigger and BAM. If the you could make a 100% sized one how much would you charge for it?

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

Thank you for this.

[@harleywylie2909]

It isn't a 60% replica. They are 50% scale replicas from War Aircraft Replicas (WAR), they began these scaled kits and sold plans in the early 70's

[@jonsmith3664]

Thank you for sharing. That's ambition!

[@tastiger91]

A bloke had something like this in a hanger when I was at Warbirds Over Wanaka. Would this be the same kit or plan as this one? I'd have one in my garage.

[@RonaldKunenborg]

Wow. Great job. Now go for the 100%!! Just kidding. Absolutly great. How long did it take you to build the plane?

[@sailrjim]

Where is this, New Zealand where all the replica aircraft are or U.K. Can't really tell by the pilot's accent and you can barely hear him over an engine running.

[@TheDaniel1098]

Yip it was New Zealand, I was the pilot for day, it was an open day of sorts at the Tokoroa airfield.

[@Error4O1]

awesome job on the plane and the flying.

[@Gattobuono]

Just think, another 40% and you could have had a 1:1 replica!

[@EVZebra]

Gatto Buono Yeah but volume is to the power ^3 so 40 percent bigger probably means around 100% more volume and therefore a lot more drag, remember the government paid for the fuel on the full sized ones, when you paying out of your own pocket then you 2/3 is wiser choice.

[@Gattobuono]

***** I was joking :-)

[@EVZebra]

Gatto Buono LoL glad to hear it.

[@harleywylie2909]

This isn't 60% scale. It is a 50% scale replica. War Aircraft Replicas (W.A.R.) began selling plans and components in the late 70's, and many are powered by VW engine conversions, it sounds like this one is too. I believe it was Marcel Jurca that made and sold plans at 5/8 scale.

[@yasuyukitakeda]

This is wonderful.

[@toddmworth]

Occasionally while watching this, I found myself thinking that his head looked really big ;)

[@luger9mmbest]

hes fine, aircraft didnt take too much damage but the only real damage was a snapped spar

[@MrUllersater]

Fantastic! Congratulations to a job very well done, I would love to have one!

[@Vasimr52]

Wow!! Fantastic where is it now ?? have you still got it + did you do any more videos of it flying ?? Regards DAZ.

[@highflying82]

What a great little rep.. There's a guy in the states with a 60% P51d someone should get them together that would b a spectacle..thumbs up..

[@luger9mmbest]

SergeantRandom BerserkPVP The p51 doesnt handle very well and the owner doesnt fly it much. The WAR fw190 is the most developed out of the models. What we could do instead is get the 4 or 5 european FW190s to dogfight the 4 F4u corsairs or the 3 P47s in the states, Also if you want yo purchase the plans PM me and ill get you in touch!

[@wws2010]

@FrekeOne As a replica it would be wrong to leave out a symbol. What would you rather have there??? He obviously isn't supporting their cause or values.

[@BigMikesHobbyChannel]

they call me the first stopper. im here to ruin the lives of those who thrive on being the first person to comment on a video. great stuff! i wonder if this could lift the pilot.

[@fillopygeesi]

So awsome I would love to build one of these with a rotec 3600 (if that would work) . wonder about would it would cost a man to make one of these.

[@ukieflyer]

Maybe 60% in size,but 100 BUT 100% "BEAUTIFUL". I would LOVE to fly it.

[@MrMoparbob498]

That is awesome! I would love to build one myself, how does it handle? Very nice job!!

[@endwood]

Man that would be sweet:-) If I recall that particular plane crashed some time ago?

[@zero00tolerance]

LOL I thought it was an RC plane this whole time...wow thats sooo cool

[@homersipes]

wow that is amazing I have seen RC birds almost this size

[@G3N3R88L]

The FW-190 is my favorite WW2 aircraft, I want to build one too.

[@andysharp516]

Super job young man!

[@RutinaRottis]

What is status of pilot and a/c today. Does anyone know?

[@luger9mmbest]

well considering the aircraft crashed just a few weeks later from engine failure that could be why. when im done with mine im putting a lycoming 0-235 in it. same HP to weight ratio just a much more reliable engine! or maybe a verner 5 cyl radial.... that would be cool.

[@billelliott3718]

Link to crash appears to be incorrect....

[@PaulTheFifth]

Love it, love it and love it.

[@hokuspokus29]

why is the pilot moving in the cockpit ?

[@North700]

Wow awsome bird, what engine is in it?

[@MrFelixdodd]

very high wing-loading?

[@gadixH]

since when the conditions in the UK are good?

[@logan-r8y]

can you please message me back on what kind of engine you used and how much the whole build cost please

[@harrihiltunen1244]

fine hand made piece of art.

[@weetnietgeen]

wait?? were you sitting in that one for yourself?!!

[@Taildragger2411]

WOW ! That was Rocking , I would love one .

[@ml219]

y only 60%? might as well go for 100%, although engine is probably very expensive

[@weztin]

Compliments to the builders of this beautiful replica! Although I can see the sensitivity surrounding the "nazi symbols"... I think that these symbols are simply homage to a time period and a piece of (incredible) aeronautical history, not homage to the atrocities committed under the 3rd Reich. Japanese people might be offended by the "flying star" logo on American WWII aircraft because those symbols "represent" atomic warfare to them. It's history, not revival.