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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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Nov 153 min read

Gabby Jug: 1/48th Hasegawa P-47D Thunderbolt

The kit release in 1996 of the 1/48th Hasegawa P-47D Thunderbolt reset the bar for the best Thunderbolt on the market.

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Oct 12, 20245 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

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Aug 31, 20247 min read

Night Whispers: 1/48th Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair

The 2001 release of the 1/48th Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair still may be the definitive version of this particular aircraft in 1/48th scale.

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Jun 22, 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

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May 25, 20244 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

Tiger Hornet: 1/48th Hasegawa CF-18A Hornet

Hasegawa's 1/48th Hornet was originally released in 1991 with the F-18A version. Their 1/48th CF-188A Hornet followed in 1993

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Jul 8, 20233 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.

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Jun 23, 20234 min read

Tiger Meet Missile: 1/48th Hasegawa CF-104 Starfighter

Initially released in 2000, Hasegawa's 1/48th scale F-104G Starfighter delivered a gem of a kit with great features right out of the box....

@PlaneThought41

May 20, 20232 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

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Apr 8, 20233 min read

Phantom Blues: 1/48th Revell (Hasegawa) FGR.2 (F-4M)

This is actually a reboxing of Hasegawa's kit from 1987, and to my knowledge is still the only 1/48 scale version of a British Phantom.

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Feb 4, 20234 min read

RN Tabby: 1/48th Hasegawa F6F Hellcat

Introduced in 1995 Hasegawa's F6F kit held a lot of promise for model makers looking for a better 1/48th scale Hellcat.

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Jan 7, 20233 min read

Shark-Tooth Tiffy : 1/48th Hasegawa Typhoon Mk.IB

This 1999 release by Hasegawa of the Typhoon IB still holds up very well today. The molds are typical Hasegawa, high-quality, precision fit

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Jul 23, 20223 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

@PlaneThought41

Jun 25, 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

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

Big Mouth Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16C

First to market with a late-model F-16C in any scale was Hasegawa with this 1/48th scale series aircraft.

@PlaneThought41

Oct 11, 20213 min read

The B Side: 1/48th Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier

Depending on who you ask about this 1/48th scale Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier kit, you will hear how great or how horribly unbuildable it was...

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Oct 9, 20213 min read

Grace in Grays: 1/48th Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.IX

Hasegawa's release of their Spitfire Mk. IX was highly anticipated in 2001 as the Spitfire community was still looking for the ultimate kit

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Sep 26, 20213 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

Blue Blazers Corsair II: 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E "SLUF"

This 1/48th A-7 is one of Hasegawa’s best for fit, combined with a remarkable level of detail straight out of the box.

@PlaneThought41

Sep 19, 20213 min read

Gunfighter Sunset: 1/48th Hasegawa F-8J Crusader

Hasegawa's 1/48th F-8J Crusader is another of their well engineered, finely detailed products that make for a relatively stress-free build

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Sep 18, 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

WWII Italian Style: 1/48th Hasegawa C.202 Folgore

This C.202 appears to be another fine example of Hasegawa's crisp molding with fine scribed detail and good fit but has some minor issues...

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Sep 11, 20214 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

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

Gabby Jug: 1/48th Hasegawa P-47D Thunderbolt

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

Night Whispers: 1/48th Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair

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

Panzerknacker: 1/48th Revell Hs129-B

Tiger Hornet: 1/48th Hasegawa CF-18A Hornet

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

Tiger Meet Missile: 1/48th Hasegawa CF-104 Starfighter

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

Phantom Blues: 1/48th Revell (Hasegawa) FGR.2 (F-4M)

RN Tabby: 1/48th Hasegawa F6F Hellcat

Shark-Tooth Tiffy : 1/48th Hasegawa Typhoon Mk.IB

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

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

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

Big Mouth Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16C

The B Side: 1/48th Hasegawa AV-8B Harrier

Grace in Grays: 1/48th Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.IX

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

Blue Blazers Corsair II: 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E "SLUF"

Gunfighter Sunset: 1/48th Hasegawa F-8J Crusader

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

WWII Italian Style: 1/48th Hasegawa C.202 Folgore

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