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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.

WWII Italian Bomber Class: 1/48th Trumpeter S.M.79-II Sparviero

The new-tool release of the 1/48th Trumpeter S.M.79-II Sparviero came about in 2003, giving model makers a modern injection molded...

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Apr 6, 20245 min read

Yoshida's Shoki: 1/48th Otaki Ki-44

For its time, this 1/48th Otaki Ki-44 was quite a decent, although very basic, kit with recessed panel lines and rivets

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Jan 27, 20242 min read

Nakajima's 97: 1/48th Nichimo B5N2 Kate

This 1970's era 1/48th Nichimo B5N2 Kate was pretty much the only game in town for this scale until Hasegawa's kit release in 2001

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Nov 18, 20232 min read

Panzerknacker: 1/48th Revell Hs129-B

The 2003 release of this 1/48th Revell Hs129-B is actually a re-release of Hasegawa's 1999 kit.

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Aug 26, 20232 min read

Clara 109: 1/48th Hobbycraft Messerschmitt Bf 109C

Hobbycraft released several 1/48th scale Bf109s in 1992 from the B to the E, which filled the gap on some early Messerschmitt types

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Apr 22, 20232 min read

You Don't know Jack: 1/48th Tamiya J2M3 Raiden

This 1/48 J2M3 Raiden from Tamiya is one of their oldest aircraft kits (that is still available) dating back to 1973.

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Apr 15, 20233 min read

Dora the Explorer: 1/48th Eduard Fw 190D-13 Würger

Released around 2010, Eduard's Fw 190D series included this not released before Junkers Jumo 213E engine "smooth cowl" D-13

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Feb 25, 20233 min read

Italian Falcon: 1/48th Classic Airframes Re.2001 Falco II

This was the first 1/48 scale injection kit of the Reggiane Re.2001, although it is a limited run, multi media kit with no locating tabs

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Dec 17, 20223 min read

Deadly Dinah : 1/48th Tamiya Ki-46 Shitei III (Dinah)

This 1996 initial release Ki-46 by Tamiya is now over 25 years old, however the kit is still a nice build.

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Aug 27, 20223 min read

The Battering Ram: 1/48th Italeri Re.2002 Ariete

This new tool release by Italeri in 2009 of a Re.2002 Ariete seemed a nice addition for those model makers looking for a new type

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Jul 9, 20224 min read

Violet Lightning: 1/48th Hasegawa N1K2-J Shiden-Kai

This is Hasegawa's second iteration of this 1/48th N1K2 aircraft model and it is this later version that should be your preference

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Jun 25, 20223 min read

Rocket Punch: 1/48th Testors Me 163B Komet

The Testors example of the Me 163B is based on the old (1960) Hawk kit and is about as simple a kit as you can get.

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Jun 11, 20223 min read

Evasion Expert: 1/48th Hasegawa Bf 109E-3

The Hasegawa BF109E kit was originally released in 1988. The kit has since been re-boxed numerous times, including the 109E-1; -4; & -7.

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Mar 19, 20224 min read

Butcher Bird: 1/48th Monogram Fw 190A

This is really an "Old-School" 1/48th scale kit from Monogram with molds dating back to 1965 although my version is the 1973 re-box

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Feb 20, 20222 min read

Spotted Friedrich: 1/48th Hasegawa Bf 109F-2

The Hasegawa BF109F kit was originally released in 1991. It is a respected kit, however it has been surpassed by some newer kit releases.

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Feb 13, 20222 min read

Old Freidrich: 1/48th Airfix Bf 109F-4

This is the Airfix 1978 release of their Bf 109F kit. The kit is showing its age by now and there are lots of other options to choose from

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Jan 8, 20222 min read

Silver Shoki: 1/48th ARII / Otaki Ki-44 "Tojo"

Here is another 1970s vintage kit. For its time this Ki-44 was a decent, although very basic, kit with recessed panel lines and rivets

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Nov 7, 20212 min read

Hairspray Betty: 1/48th Tamiya Isshikirikko G4M1 Type 11

My kit was built from the 1/48th Tamiya G4M1 version which was first released in 1996. This is one of the best kits I have ever built...

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Nov 6, 20213 min read

Luftwaffe Hornisse: 1/48th Pro Modeler Me 410B-1Hornisse (Hornet)

The Messerschmitt Me 410 series was overlooked by 1/48th scale model manufacturers until the release of this Me 410B kit in 1997.

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Oct 31, 20213 min read

Wespen Zerstörer: 1/48th Revell Bf 110G-2

This is the Revell 1/48th scale Bf 110G-2 model. It can be built up into a nice looking Zerstörer, however it is not without some effort.

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Oct 30, 20214 min read

Floating Zero: 1/48th Tamiya A6M2-N Rufe

This Tamiya Rufe kit was very nice for its time, and it can still provide the base for a fun build, resulting in a nice looking model...

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Oct 3, 20212 min read

Graffiti Tony : 1/48th Otaki Ki-61 Hien (Tony)

Here is another vintage Otaki kit, originally released in 1972. For its time this Ki-61 was a decent model (but the Tamiya kit is the gem)

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Oct 2, 20212 min read

Mölders 109: 1/48th Hasegawa Bf 109E-3

The excellent Hasegawa BF109E kit was originally released in 1988. Molds were revised in 1994 to correct minor errors in the nose profile.

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Sep 25, 20212 min read

Smoking Italian Fighters: 1/48th Hasegawa C.205 Veltro

This 1994 Hasegawa C.205 kit release appears to be another fine example of crisp molding with fine scribed detail and good fit

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Sep 12, 20213 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

WWII Italian Bomber Class: 1/48th Trumpeter S.M.79-II Sparviero

Yoshida's Shoki: 1/48th Otaki Ki-44

Nakajima's 97: 1/48th Nichimo B5N2 Kate

Panzerknacker: 1/48th Revell Hs129-B

Clara 109: 1/48th Hobbycraft Messerschmitt Bf 109C

You Don't know Jack: 1/48th Tamiya J2M3 Raiden

Dora the Explorer: 1/48th Eduard Fw 190D-13 Würger

Italian Falcon: 1/48th Classic Airframes Re.2001 Falco II

Deadly Dinah : 1/48th Tamiya Ki-46 Shitei III (Dinah)

The Battering Ram: 1/48th Italeri Re.2002 Ariete

Violet Lightning: 1/48th Hasegawa N1K2-J Shiden-Kai

Rocket Punch: 1/48th Testors Me 163B Komet

Evasion Expert: 1/48th Hasegawa Bf 109E-3

Butcher Bird: 1/48th Monogram Fw 190A

Spotted Friedrich: 1/48th Hasegawa Bf 109F-2

Old Freidrich: 1/48th Airfix Bf 109F-4

Silver Shoki: 1/48th ARII / Otaki Ki-44 "Tojo"

Hairspray Betty: 1/48th Tamiya Isshikirikko G4M1 Type 11

Luftwaffe Hornisse: 1/48th Pro Modeler Me 410B-1Hornisse (Hornet)

Wespen Zerstörer: 1/48th Revell Bf 110G-2

Floating Zero: 1/48th Tamiya A6M2-N Rufe

Graffiti Tony : 1/48th Otaki Ki-61 Hien (Tony)

Mölders 109: 1/48th Hasegawa Bf 109E-3

Smoking Italian Fighters: 1/48th Hasegawa C.205 Veltro

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