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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.

Not to Be: 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-105 Arrow

The 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-105 Arrow kit netted model makers an aircraft we didn't expect to see, however the disappointments are many

@PlaneThought41

Mar 13 min read

Nimble Fresco: 1/48th Hobbycraft MiG-17F

Originally released in 1990 this 1/48th Hobbycraft MiG-17F kit was one of the few productions of this MiG type in this scale

@PlaneThought41

Aug 10, 20242 min read

This is Life: 1/48th Hobbycraft F9F-2P Panther

The 2007 co-release of this new tool 1/48th Hobbycraft F9F-2P Panther was a very welcome addition to Korean War era aircraft fans

@PlaneThought41

May 11, 20242 min read

The Clunk: 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-100 Mk.IV Canuck

Hobbycraft introduced their 1/48th CF-100 Mk.V in 1989 followed by their 1/48th CF-100 Mk.IV in 1990.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 13, 20245 min read

Magnificent Fighter: 1/48th Hobbycraft Sea Fury FBII

This Hobbycraft 1/48 Sea Fury FBII was released in 1989 and can be built up quickly for a fun kit or require a bit of work to enhance

@PlaneThought41

Jul 1, 20233 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

@PlaneThought41

Apr 22, 20232 min read

Spanish Civil Mosca: 1/48th Hobbycraft I-16 5/6

This 1990s Hobbycraft 1/48th I-16 kit was/is just a basic kit (which was true for a lot of this company's subject matter).

@PlaneThought41

Mar 11, 20233 min read

Navy Griffon : 1/48th Hobbycraft Seafire XV

In the early 90s Hobbycraft released their Seafire Mk. XV. Hobbycraft kits were known to be short on detail but very reasonably priced.

@PlaneThought41

Feb 11, 20232 min read

Canadian Snowbird: 1/48th Hobbycraft CT-114 Tutor

This is Hobbycraft's CT-114 Tutor, an aircraft familiar to Canadians. If you have been to an airshow you may have seen this 9-plane team

@PlaneThought41

Nov 5, 20224 min read

Ginger Spitfire: 1/48th Hobbycraft Spitfire XIV

This kit was released in the early 90s when there weren't a lot of late Griffon engine Spitfire offerings out there.

@PlaneThought41

Mar 6, 20222 min read

French Hawk: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hawk 75

Released in 1992 the Hobbycraft kit is fairly basic. Nice molding with recessed lines, simple cockpit but quite presentable.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 21, 20213 min read

Desert Hurricane: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hurricane IIC

This kit was built from the old Hobbycraft kit and although not the best Hurricane kit, you can certainly produce a decent aircraft from it

@PlaneThought41

Apr 13, 20213 min read

303 Polish Sqn. Hurricane: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hurricane IB

Hobbycraft’s 1/48th scale Hurricane kits are older tooling, have a few inaccuracies, however they actually go together pretty well.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 11, 20213 min read

Tomcats Panther - 1/48th Trumpeter F9F-2 Panther

The 2007 co-release of a new tool F9F Panther by Trumpeter and Hobbycraft was a welcome addition to Korean War era aircraft fans.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 1, 20212 min read

Hawker Gets a MiG - 1/48th Hobbycraft Sea Fury FBII

Here is another basic-build Hobbycraft kit. They were known for their simple, inexpensive, but mostly decent kits.

@PlaneThought41

Mar 28, 20214 min read

Vichy French Hawk - 1/48th Hobbycraft Hawk 75 (P-36)

Hawk 75 of French Ace Camille Plubeau (14 Victories) pictured here in Vichy French Markings

@PlaneThought41

Mar 24, 20212 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Not to Be: 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-105 Arrow

Nimble Fresco: 1/48th Hobbycraft MiG-17F

This is Life: 1/48th Hobbycraft F9F-2P Panther

The Clunk: 1/48th Hobbycraft CF-100 Mk.IV Canuck

Magnificent Fighter: 1/48th Hobbycraft Sea Fury FBII

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

Spanish Civil Mosca: 1/48th Hobbycraft I-16 5/6

Navy Griffon : 1/48th Hobbycraft Seafire XV

Canadian Snowbird: 1/48th Hobbycraft CT-114 Tutor

Ginger Spitfire: 1/48th Hobbycraft Spitfire XIV

French Hawk: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hawk 75

Desert Hurricane: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hurricane IIC

303 Polish Sqn. Hurricane: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hurricane IB

Tomcats Panther - 1/48th Trumpeter F9F-2 Panther

Hawker Gets a MiG - 1/48th Hobbycraft Sea Fury FBII

Vichy French Hawk - 1/48th Hobbycraft Hawk 75 (P-36)

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