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The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Below you will find a list by type of all the 1/48th scale model aircraft I have built over the years, with links to the separate aircraft weblog pages. Individual Weblogs feature my brief inspiration and review of the model kit.

Hopefully you will find the content informative, inspiring & entertaining. Let me know if you have any questions or comments here or through one of my social media connections.

TF to CF: 1/48th Hasegawa TF-104 Starfighter

Hasegawa's F-104 series was initially released in 2000. The 1/48th Hasegawa TF-104 Starfighter kit followed in 2006. This is their dual seat NATO version.

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6 days ago3 min read

Gunfighters Ghost: 1/48th Academy F-4C Phantom II

In 2013 Academy delivered the first new-tool 1/48th Academy F-4C Phantom II seen in decades, besting Hasegawa.

@PlaneThought41

Mar 156 min read

Not to Be: 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-105 Arrow

The 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-105 Arrow kit netted model makers an aircraft we didn't expect to see, however the disappointments are many

@PlaneThought41

Mar 13 min read

Killer E: 1/48th Monogram F-4E Phantom II

Although this 2004 kit is boxed as a 1/48th Monogram F-4E Phantom II, the plastic mold is actually the 80s Hasegawa F-4E

@PlaneThought41

Feb 214 min read

RePhinish: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

The 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II kits still produce a good model, that looks the part, at a very reasonable cost.

@PlaneThought41

Feb 84 min read

Penny for Your Thoughts: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

For several decades this 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre kit remained the undisputed choice if you wanted a F-100 in this scale

@PlaneThought41

Feb 14 min read

Hot Flash: 1/48th Monogram F-104G Starfighter

The original release of this 1/48th Monogram F-104G Starfighter dates back to 1978. It is an inexpensive model kit that captures the outline

@PlaneThought41

Nov 16, 20242 min read

V-STOL: 1/48th Monogram AV-8A (GR.1) Harrier

This is my 1/48th Monogram AV-8A (GR.1) Harrier kit which was released back in 1981. The kit is typical of Monogram kits around this time

@PlaneThought41

Oct 19, 20242 min read

JAWS Hog: 1/48th Revell A-10A Warthog

The 1/48th Revell A-10A Warthog kit was decent enough at the time of its release (second only to Tamiya's A-10A and a fraction of the price)

@PlaneThought41

Oct 5, 20242 min read

Tiger Spirit: 1/48th Monogram F-5E

The release in 1978 of this 1/48th Monogram F-5E produced the first decent injection mould kit of this nimble fighter.

@PlaneThought41

Sep 28, 20243 min read

Photo Spook: 1/48th Italeri RF-4C Phantom II

Released back in 1980, the 1/48th Italeri RF-4C was a decent representation of this Reconnaissance version of the versatile Phantom II

@PlaneThought41

Sep 21, 20243 min read

Ghost Riders: 1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II

1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II kits still produce a good result, that definitely looks the part, at a very reasonable cost.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 24, 20243 min read

Oddvark: 1/48th Monogram F-111A Aardvark

In the early 80s this 1/48th Monogram F-111A Aardvark was the only kit available if you wanted a Vark in 1/48th.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 3, 20244 min read

Snoopy Sniper: 1/48th ERTL / ESCI F-8E Crusader

This is my 1978 vintage 1/48th ERTL F-8E Crusader kit, which was not much of a kit to write home about back when it was released

@PlaneThought41

Jul 13, 20243 min read

Century Hun: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

Released in 1980 the 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre was part of a full set of Century Series fighters produced in 1/48th scale

@PlaneThought41

Jun 28, 20245 min read

Spark Vark: 1/48th Academy EF-111A Raven

The 1/48th Academy EF-111A Raven is a fairly basic kit with simplified details throughout the model.

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Jun 15, 20245 min read

ANG Days: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

This 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II kit is typical of Monogram products back in the 70s and 80s, defined by impressive detail for the time

@PlaneThought41

Jun 9, 20243 min read

Scat XXVII: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

This 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II kit is typical of Monogram products back in the 70s and 80s, defined by impressive detail for the time

@PlaneThought41

Jun 8, 20243 min read

Gecko SLUF: 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II

The initial release of this 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II dates back to 1987, however it remains the best A-7E kit in this scale

@PlaneThought41

May 25, 20244 min read

Chargers Last MiG: 1/48th Academy F-4B Phantom II

In 2012 Academy delivered the first new-tool 1/48th scale Phantom seen in decades, finally besting the Hasegawa as "King"

@PlaneThought41

May 4, 20244 min read

Lady Jessie: 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk

When the 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk was released in 1977 the kit set the bar for A-4 Skyhawks for decades to come

@PlaneThought41

Apr 20, 20244 min read

Fight's On: 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk

When the 1/48th Monogram A-4 Skyhawk was released in 1977 their kit became the "Go-To" Skyhawk for decades to come.

@PlaneThought41

Mar 2, 20244 min read

Super Tweet: 1/48th Monogram A-37B Dragonfly

First released in 1993 this 1/48th Monogram A-37B Dragonfly kit still retains their signature raised surface detail

@PlaneThought41

Oct 7, 20232 min read

Hog: 1/48th Monogram UH-1C Huey

The old 1/48th Monogram UH-1C "Hog" is one example of a Huey model that presents its challenges, both in fit and accuracy.

@PlaneThought41

Sep 23, 20233 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

TF to CF: 1/48th Hasegawa TF-104 Starfighter

Gunfighters Ghost: 1/48th Academy F-4C Phantom II

Not to Be: 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-105 Arrow

Killer E: 1/48th Monogram F-4E Phantom II

RePhinish: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

Penny for Your Thoughts: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

Hot Flash: 1/48th Monogram F-104G Starfighter

V-STOL: 1/48th Monogram AV-8A (GR.1) Harrier

JAWS Hog: 1/48th Revell A-10A Warthog

Tiger Spirit: 1/48th Monogram F-5E

Photo Spook: 1/48th Italeri RF-4C Phantom II

Ghost Riders: 1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II

Oddvark: 1/48th Monogram F-111A Aardvark

Snoopy Sniper: 1/48th ERTL / ESCI F-8E Crusader

Century Hun: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

Spark Vark: 1/48th Academy EF-111A Raven

ANG Days: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

Scat XXVII: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

Gecko SLUF: 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II

Chargers Last MiG: 1/48th Academy F-4B Phantom II

Lady Jessie: 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk

Fight's On: 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk

Super Tweet: 1/48th Monogram A-37B Dragonfly

Hog: 1/48th Monogram UH-1C Huey

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