Trumpeter 01638 Focke-Wulf Fw 200C-4 Condor (1/72) – detailed plastic model of German WWII patrol aircraft

The Trumpeter 01638 kit depicts the famous German Focke-Wulf Fw 200C-4 Condor aircraft in the popular 1:72 scale. This is a high-quality plastic model kit for demanding modelers who value authentic detail and faithful reproduction of the original aircraft's appearance. This kit does not include glue or paints, allowing full customization by the modeler.

Historical Description and Application

The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor was originally designed as a passenger aircraft for Lufthansa airlines, however after the outbreak of World War II it was converted into a long-range patrol and reconnaissance aircraft for the Luftwaffe. The C-4 version was distinguished by improved defensive armament, the installation of radar, and the ability to carry bombs and torpedoes, making it a formidable weapon, especially in combating Allied convoys in the Atlantic from 1940–1944. It gained infamy among Allied sailors as the “scourge of the Atlantic.”

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Third Reich (Germany)
• Era: World War II (1939–1945)
• Role: long-range patrol aircraft, bomber, anti-shipping operations
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Contents: detailed fuselage and wing parts, possibility to assemble various weapon configurations, Luftwaffe markings decals included

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Trumpeter 01638 Fw 200C-4 Condor kit is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers passionate about WWII aviation or German military history. Due to the abundance of details, number of parts and the large size of the model, the recommended difficulty level is 4/5. The instructions are clear and the high-quality plastic ensures precise parts fit.

Why Choose This Model?

Trumpeter 01638 is an excellent choice for aficionados of realistic dioramas and aircraft model collectors. Perfect surface details, weapon options and authentic decals allow you to build a unique replica of this remarkable aircraft. This set is a great introduction to historical modeling and to the subject of the Atlantic naval battles of WWII. It is also an excellent gift idea for military aviation enthusiasts.