FW-200 C-1 Condor

Stas1234 · Sep 12, 2024

Hello. We really need drawings of the FW 200 C1 aircraft. Or more precisely, the location of the lines in the drawing.
I searched on the Internet and basically there was only this drawing:

But judging by historical photographs, these drawings are incorrect. Since they don't even have hatches for engine maintenance or refueling

I beg you to help me if you know something. I would be grateful for any information

Snowman · Sep 12, 2024

That's all I have. Hope it helps.

Stas1234 · Sep 12, 2024

Snowman said:
That's all I have. Hope it helps.

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Thank you, but I need blueprints for the "C-1" modification

Snautzer01 · Sep 13, 2024

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Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

Actually the C-1 had the engine nacelles slightly longer because of the engine BMW 132H cowling. The C-2 got different bomb racks. Additionally both variants had the different in the shape from the other C variants the top front turret.

C-1 prototype ( V11 Wk. No. 0002 code BS+AJ)

and C-1 of the I./KG40

C-2

the pic source: the net.

Stas1234 · Sep 13, 2024

Wurger said:
Actually the C-1 had the engine nacelles slightly longer because of the engine BMW 132H cowling. The C-2 got different bomb racks. Additionally both variants had the different in the shape from the other C variants the top front turret.

C-1 prototype ( V11 Wk. No. 0002 code BS+AJ)
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and C-1 of the I./KG40
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C-2
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the pic source: the net.

What is this?

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

Stas1234 said:
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What is this?

An ineffective attempt to imitate the rivet lines at the top surface.

ThomasP · Sep 13, 2024

I think that indicates doped fabric covering on the outer plane - probably only behind the main spar.

This was a fairly common way of indicating fabric covering in exterior GA drawings back in the pre-1960s.

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

I agree. However that's interesting because all books on Fw 200 say it was full metal skin plane. Secondly why at the area onle while in the enlarged pic of the C-3 it can be noticed along the entire external wingspan. And not that close to the wing root.

and here the fabric remnants can be noticed on the wing underside of the carshed C-4/U3 ( F8+EK).

the pic source: World War II Crash Sites in Iceland - Fw 200 Condor, Kleppatagl, Arnarvatnsheiði. October 24, 1942

ThomasP · Sep 13, 2024

If it is indicating fabric surfaced areas then there is a good chance that the official blueprints and GA drawings had the 'hatching' only in the areas where it would not obscure the other details. If someone was not aware of the meaning they may have simply copied the lines without knowing what they meant. I cannot guarantee this is what is going on here, but i have seen instances of this type of thing before.

But that does look like fabric in the photo you posted.

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

Also I agree.

the source: Restaurierung: Außenflügel – Focke-Wulf Fw 200 "Condor"

ThomasP · Sep 13, 2024

Nice! I am going to eat a cookie, and send you an imaginary cookie.

Stas1234 · Sep 13, 2024

Wurger said:
I agree. However that's interesting because all books on Fw 200 say it was full metal skin plane. Secondly why at the area onle while in the enlarged pic of the C-3 it can be noticed along the entire external wingspan. And not that close to the wing root.

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and here the fabric remnants can be noticed on the wing underside of the carshed C-4/U3 ( F8+EK).
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the pic source: World War II Crash Sites in Iceland - Fw 200 Condor, Kleppatagl, Arnarvatnsheiði. October 24, 1942

Textile? Literally fabric? Why?

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

Yes, the fabric ...
The reason ... saving on the weight ... a cheap material ... easy cavering ... etc .

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

ThomasP said:
Nice! I am going to eat a cookie, and send you an imaginary cookie.

Well , you have a virtual bottle of the good beer.

Stas1234 · Sep 13, 2024

Wurger said:
Yes, the fabric ...
The reason ... saving on the weight ... a cheap material ... easy cavering ... etc .

There's something else I'm interested in asking. In the drawings of the early Condor in the fuselage area, the connection of the sheets is only vertical. But I haven't found any photographs confirming this drawing, could it be like this?

Stas1234 · Sep 13, 2024

I also found an old riveting pattern for this plane.
But it contradicts this photo

How did they install the rivets on it?

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

They drilled holes and then put the rivets through the holes and pressed on the another side.

Stas1234 · Sep 13, 2024

Wurger said:
They drilled holes and then put the rivets through the holes and pressed on the another side.

I understand... I don't understand how the rivets were positioned

Wurger · Sep 13, 2024

Stas1234 said:
I understand... I don't understand how the rivets were positioned

the source: the net.

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