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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.
Razorback Jug: 1/48th Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt
Here stands yet another 1/48th scale Monogram kit that still has merit today, despite the kit's 1977 release date
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Jul 25, 20212 min read
Flying Tigers: 1/48th Monogram P-40C Tiger Shark
The 1/48th Monogram P-40C Tiger Shark (Revell) kit is certainly still buildable. If you don't mind the raised panel lines and can find an inexpensive one, the kit can still provide some enjoyment, however there may be better options for you.
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Jul 24, 20213 min read
Mid-Engine Snake: 1/48th Monogram P-39 (P-400) Airacobra
Here is another product of Monogram's that has held up well over the years. Originally released in the 60's, the kit has great detail
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Jul 18, 20212 min read
I Hear Thunder: 1/48th Monogram / Pro Modeler P-38F Lightning
This Pro Modeler kit is actually a re-box of Hasegawa's fine mold from 1993.
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Jul 17, 20213 min read
Luftwaffe WWII Combat Vet Jets: 1/48th He162A-2 Volksjäger (Salamander)
This He162 kit is a re-release of a former Trimaster mold (The molds were later acquired and re-released by Dragon and by Hasegawa as well).
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Jul 4, 20213 min read
Luftwaffe WWII Combat Vet Jets: 1/48th TriMaster Me 262A-1a Schwalbe
Trimaster produced a series of 1/48 Luftwaffe subject kits, which had fine surface scribing, were highly detailed with metal parts and PE
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Jul 3, 20213 min read
Canada Day Special: 1/48th Hasegawa CH-124 Sea King (HSS-2B Conversion)
This kit is still the only Sea King available in 1/48 scale. It was released in 1992 however the model is still holding up well.
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Jul 1, 20214 min read
Salty Oscar: 1/48th Otaki (ARII) Ki-43 Hayabusa (Oscar)
Here is another 70's vintage Otaki kit. For its time it was a decent model with recessed panel lines but lots of overdone rivets...
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Jun 13, 20213 min read
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 15, 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
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