As I said I only have a small black and white image but I did research the background of 1./SG 5s 190s when trying to interpret the colors from the photo.
The information I have found is that 14./(J)JG5 painted their 190s with standard 74/75/76 camouflage. 14.(J)/JG5 used black numbers with a rather thick white outline. These numerals were much larger (higher) than those used by the fighters, reaching from the rear part of the wing fillet and almost up to the cockpit rim. 14.(J)/JG5 had mostly A-3s though...
In Jan/Feb 44 I./SG 5 was still flying Stukas. In May '44 1./SG5 was re-designated as 2./NSGr.8 (Nachtschlachtgruppe) and kept their Stukas.
14./(J)JG5 was then re-designated as a new 1./SG 5 in May '44. At this time (June '44) I./SG 5 had just 8 Fw 190F-8s.
Looking at the image I have I find that the upper surface camouflage is really contrasted against the under surface. I used 74/75/76 but instead of using 74 as a dark grey I chose a more greenish grey tone. I have found that there are two tones of RLM 74, one a dark grey and the other more greenish or green grey. I have read where JG54 found that 74/75/76 standard grey camouflage was ineffective low on the deck over dark green Russian forests.
With all this in mind I chose a more 'green' RLM 74 rather then the dark grey.
If you see my JG52 (white 21) 109G-14 in the main I used the standard greys 74/75/76.
I also consulted several web pages including:
Camouflage & Markings: Early Focke-Wulf Fw 190sThe profiles of both Schnell and Bühlmann's 190s are listed as 74/75/76 and 74 is the more green grey.
I also consulted this page:
Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markingsand the color swatches they show for the Fw 190 show RLM as more green grey rather then dark grey.
The profile that Wmaker was kind enough to send me shows standard grey.
I can do it in grey or a version in grey and see which one is preferred.
Also, the profile Wmaker sent me has just the top of the tail/rudder in yellow. From the image I have the contrast of the top and the rest of the rudder are similiar. It was my conclusion that the entire rudder as well as the top of the tail was/is yellow/gelbe.
Krusty,
LW numerals varied quite a bit rather then using a standard stencil I would rather the marking reflect the source. My first set of markings were based off the information I gathered on 14./(J)JG 5 in that they used a larger numeral with a thicker white outline.
Hopefully, I can come up with a clearer picture of this FW 190.
