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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.

Splinter Scooter: 1/48th Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawk

The 1/48th Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawk kit is still a highly recommended build in my books. The landing gear and other details are quite fine and to scale. (But be warned, some of those parts are almost too small to handle.)

@PlaneThought41

May 234 min read

Double Trouble: 1/48th Hasegawa TA-4J Skyhawk

This 2009 1/48th Hasegawa TA-4J Skyhawk kit is not perfect, however it still ranks as the best kit to go with for your dual seat trainer Scooter build.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 254 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

Be-Devilers: 1/48th Hasegawa F-14A+ Tomcat

The 1/48th Hasegawa F-14 Tomcats weren't introduced until the late 1980s and were quickly hailed as the best detailed Tomcat kit

@PlaneThought41

Aug 31, 20247 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

Ferris Splinter: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4S Phantom II

The 1/48th Hasegawa F-4S Phantom II still builds up into a nice model with adequate detail.

@PlaneThought41

Jun 23, 20234 min read

Desert Lion: 1/48th Kinetic F-21A / C1 Kfir

In 2013 Kinetic released their C1 / F-21 Kfir kit. There hadn't been a model released of this type in 1/48th scale since the 70's ESCI mold

@PlaneThought41

Jun 10, 20233 min read

Flanker Cat: 1/48th Academy F-14A Tomcat

The 1989 Academy 1/48th scale F-14 kit was a good option if you were looking to build up a Tomcat (or several) without breaking the bank.

@PlaneThought41

Jun 3, 20233 min read

Jet Train: 1/48th Wolfpack T-38A Talon

This is Wolfpack's T-38A Talon in 1/48th scale, which is a pretty straight-forward build with some nice detail.

@PlaneThought41

May 27, 20233 min read

NSAWC Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16B Plus Falcon

Originally released in 1989, this Hasegawa F-16B Plus was also re-released in 2006. The kit provides all of the parts for a standard Bk 15

@PlaneThought41

Apr 8, 20233 min read

Top Gun Tamer: 1/48th Monogram A-4E/F Skyhawk

When the Monogram A-4 was released in 1977 the kit set the bar for A-4 Skyhawks for decades to come.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 20, 20224 min read

NFWS Tiger: 1/48th Monogram F-5F Tiger II

Monogram's 1/48th scale aircraft typically contained good detail in few parts, all at a reasonable price. This 1985 release of their 1/48th Monogram F-5F Tiger II although now dated with its raised panel lines and comparatively simple components, is not up-to-grade with current kits, however it still has potential.

@PlaneThought41

Feb 27, 20223 min read

Colourful Scooter: 1/48th Monogram OA-4M Skyhawk

Considering the inexpensive price that these Skyhawk kits can be found at, this 1/48th Monogram OA-4M Skyhawk still builds up into a respectable model

@PlaneThought41

Oct 28, 20213 min read

Western Cold-War Minimalism: Kinetic 1/48th CF-5A

Although the Kinetic 1/48th F-5A is not a quick build, with careful fitting and patience in places, an excellent model can be produced.

@PlaneThought41

Sep 17, 20204 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Splinter Scooter: 1/48th Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawk

Double Trouble: 1/48th Hasegawa TA-4J Skyhawk

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

Be-Devilers: 1/48th Hasegawa F-14A+ Tomcat

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

Ferris Splinter: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4S Phantom II

Desert Lion: 1/48th Kinetic F-21A / C1 Kfir

Flanker Cat: 1/48th Academy F-14A Tomcat

Jet Train: 1/48th Wolfpack T-38A Talon

NSAWC Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16B Plus Falcon

Top Gun Tamer: 1/48th Monogram A-4E/F Skyhawk

NFWS Tiger: 1/48th Monogram F-5F Tiger II

Colourful Scooter: 1/48th Monogram OA-4M Skyhawk

Western Cold-War Minimalism: Kinetic 1/48th CF-5A

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