Military Aircraft Models

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.

Frank's Paint Job: 1/48th Otaki Ki-84 Hayate (Type 4 Frank)

Here is another old kit, originally released in the 70s. For its time this 1/48th Otaki Ki-84 Hayate was a decent, if basic, kit

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Jun 12, 20213 min read

D-Day Mustang: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang Mk.1A

When Accurate Miniatures arrived on the modeling scene it definitely set a high-standard, and their Mustang series is a good example of this

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Jun 6, 20213 min read

The Beast: 1/48th Monogram SB2C Helldiver

This is the old original 1/48th Monogram release of the Helldiver, 1960s vintage (not to be confused with the 1997 Pro Modeller / Revel kit)

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Jun 5, 20213 min read

Old Cats: 1/48th Monogram F6F-5 Hellcat

This is another 1960s vintage 1/48th Monogram kit. I picked up this one at a newly opened local model shop, way back when.

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May 30, 20212 min read

Black Knights SAM Killer: 1/48th Monogram F/A-18A

Here is another decades old kit from Monogram. Released back in 1983 this was Monogram's first military production version of the F/A-18

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May 29, 20212 min read

Luftwaffe Liaison: 1/48th Eduard Bf 108B Taifun

This Eduard Bf 108 kit is a nice straight-forward build that produces a good looking model for your display area.

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May 24, 20212 min read

Night Twin - 1/48th Modelcraft F-82G Twin Mustang

The Late 90s release of this Twin Mustang by Modelcraft brought a new Korean War era aircraft to the 1/48th model maker community...

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May 23, 20213 min read

Wolfpack GunSmoke Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16A

Back in 1983 when Hasegawa released this kit F-16A, it was definitely the best 1/48 model of the Fighting Falcon

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May 22, 20213 min read

Luftwaffe BoB Bomber: 1/48th Monogram He 111

Released in '94 this He 111H kit introduced recessed panel lines into Monogram's aircraft models while keeping up their detailed cockpits

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May 16, 20213 min read

Lucky Strike: 1/48th Revell F-15E Strike Eagle

This Revell F-15E kit was released in 2000, and it is still one of their best kits. For a time this was THE kit to build for F-15 fans.

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May 15, 20213 min read

WWII Too Late Jets: 1/48th Tamiya Ta 183A Huckebein

Originally designed and released by AM Tech in 2001, these molds were then acquired by Tamiya, who added their Kettenkraftrad sprue...

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May 14, 20213 min read

Thud the Hard Way: 1/48th Monogram F-105D Thunderchief (Conversion)

When Monogram released this kit F-105 kit in 82, it was impressive. Raised cockpit dials & switches, good ejection seats, recessed vents...

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May 8, 20213 min read

Dart Speed: 1/48th Monogram F-106A Delta Dart

Released back in 1983, Monogram offered model builders another great aircraft in their "Century Series" releases.

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May 2, 20212 min read

May Day Yak: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Yak-1B

The A-M Yak-1b released in 1998 set a high-standard with detailed instructions including a paint reference chart

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May 1, 20212 min read

Ace of Spades Tomcat: 1/48th Monogram F-14A

The Monogram Tomcat has since been bested by other kits, however price considered, it still has a place in the market.

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Apr 30, 20215 min read

Tante Ju - 1/48th Monogram / Revell Ju 52/3m

This 1/48th Monogram / Revell kit is an excellent representation of this aircraft and despite it age builds up very well.

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Apr 25, 20214 min read

Dogs of War - 1/48th Revell F-86D Dog Sabre

The Revell-Monogram 1/48 F-86D is a gem. The kit builds into an early F-86D without the braking parachute. Fit of the parts is very good

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Apr 24, 20212 min read

Shark Toothed Snake - 1/48th Monogram AH-1F/S Cobra

If you want to build a 1/48th AH-1F/S, this is the only game in town (that I know of). First issued by Monogram 1986 this is an older kit

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Apr 23, 20212 min read

Lucky Shamrocks: 1/48th ESCI F-4J Phantom II

This ESCI F-4 kit is hard to recommend due to its deficiencies but you can make a good replica using this base

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Apr 22, 20213 min read

Phabulous Weasel Phantoms: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II

The 1/48th Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II was arguably the best offer of this type, for a couple of decades. It is a nicely detailed model that fits together pretty well.

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Apr 21, 20213 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Frank's Paint Job: 1/48th Otaki Ki-84 Hayate (Type 4 Frank)

D-Day Mustang: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang Mk.1A

The Beast: 1/48th Monogram SB2C Helldiver

Old Cats: 1/48th Monogram F6F-5 Hellcat

Black Knights SAM Killer: 1/48th Monogram F/A-18A

Luftwaffe Liaison: 1/48th Eduard Bf 108B Taifun

Night Twin - 1/48th Modelcraft F-82G Twin Mustang

Wolfpack GunSmoke Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16A

Luftwaffe BoB Bomber: 1/48th Monogram He 111

Lucky Strike: 1/48th Revell F-15E Strike Eagle

WWII Too Late Jets: 1/48th Tamiya Ta 183A Huckebein

Thud the Hard Way: 1/48th Monogram F-105D Thunderchief (Conversion)

Dart Speed: 1/48th Monogram F-106A Delta Dart

May Day Yak: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Yak-1B

Ace of Spades Tomcat: 1/48th Monogram F-14A

Tante Ju - 1/48th Monogram / Revell Ju 52/3m

Dogs of War - 1/48th Revell F-86D Dog Sabre

Shark Toothed Snake - 1/48th Monogram AH-1F/S Cobra

Lucky Shamrocks: 1/48th ESCI F-4J Phantom II

Phabulous Weasel Phantoms: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II

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