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Fw 200C-4 Condor DOD31562: A 1:144 Diecast Buying Guide

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Diecast of Defense Fw 200C-4 Condor DOD31562 viewed from the front on a display stand, 1:144

DOD31562 is the finished 1:144 Fw 200C-4 Condor by Diecast of Defense, supplied with a display stand. Choose it when you want the four-engine aircraft rather than another single-engine Fw 190. Its smaller scale ratio does not make its wingspan smaller than the fighter models in the collection.

Diecast of Defense is the miniature manufacturer; Focke-Wulf identifies the represented aircraft maker. Keep both names and the C-4 designation in your notes to distinguish this offer from a kit or another Condor variant.

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Why the Condor changes a collection

The product photograph shows four propellers distributed across broad wings, with the aircraft elevated above a labeled base. A front or three-quarter view emphasizes the four-engine arrangement.

It can add aircraft-type variety to a collection dominated by compact fighters. That is a more substantial change of subject than another camouflage or fuselage number on a similar Fw 190.

Check the 1:144 scale before adding scenery

The Condor does not share the 1:72 scale used by the Fw 190 and Ta 152 examples in this collection. Separate stands can make a sensible mixed-scale display, but one proportional airfield scene would need aircraft and accessories in matching scales.

A 1:72 figure would be too large in relative terms beside this model. Even an accessory labeled 1:144 still needs its own physical fit and historical-suitability checks before being used in a detailed scene.

Reserve space for the broad wings

The current listing estimates a length of 6.5 inches and wingspan of 9 inches. These are approximate aircraft dimensions, not the complete footprint and height of the mounted display.

Measure across the wings rather than beneath the comparatively compact stand base. A narrow shelf that holds several smaller fighters may still not accommodate this aircraft at your preferred angle.

Before ordering a case, confirm usable interior space and the highest point of the model on its stand. Leave enough clearance to remove the cover without contacting the wing tips or tail.

What the offer includes

The description confirms a finished aircraft, display stand and manufacturer packaging. Construction is diecast metal and plastic, and no opening body panels are listed.

The front photograph shows landing gear visible while the model is elevated. That demonstrates the pictured arrangement, not working retraction. Four visible propellers do not establish powered or independently operating mechanisms.

Who should choose this release?

Choose DOD31562 for a Condor-focused collection, a comparison of different Focke-Wulf designs or a four-engine centerpiece in a smaller nominal scale. Someone specifically building a 1:72 fighter row should choose the appropriate Fw 190 or Ta 152 instead.

For a gift, confirm that the recipient wants a finished Condor and accepts 1:144. The larger-looking span is not a substitute for the right collecting format. Check the current product page for pricing and availability rather than assuming a delivery date or scarcity.

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Current description and product image checked September 23, 2026. Measurements are approximate; operating features and accessory compatibility have not been physically tested.

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