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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.

Starting Point: 1/48th Monogram Hurricane

As far as I can tell, it all started here, with my first model purchase and build of this 1/48th Monogram Hurricane. The kit was first released in 1964, although my kit was the 1975 boxing.

@PlaneThought41

Jun 144 min read

Killer E: 1/48th Monogram F-4E Phantom II

Although this 2004 kit is boxed as a 1/48th Monogram F-4E Phantom II, the plastic mold is actually the 80s Hasegawa F-4E

@PlaneThought41

Feb 214 min read

RePhinish: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

The 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II kits still produce a good model, that looks the part, at a very reasonable cost.

@PlaneThought41

Feb 84 min read

Penny for Your Thoughts: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

For several decades this 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre kit remained the undisputed choice if you wanted a F-100 in this scale

@PlaneThought41

Feb 14 min read

Pengie : 1/48th Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt

Despite the kit's 1973 release date, this old 1/48th Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt kit still has some appealing features.

@PlaneThought41

Nov 30, 20243 min read

Hot Flash: 1/48th Monogram F-104G Starfighter

The original release of this 1/48th Monogram F-104G Starfighter dates back to 1978. It is an inexpensive model kit that captures the outline

@PlaneThought41

Nov 16, 20242 min read

Short-Fuse: 1/48th Monogram P-51B Mustang

If you are looking for a nice budget build 1/48th P-51B Mustang then this Monogram kit still has some merit.

@PlaneThought41

Nov 2, 20242 min read

V-STOL: 1/48th Monogram AV-8A (GR.1) Harrier

This is my 1/48th Monogram AV-8A (GR.1) Harrier kit which was released back in 1981. The kit is typical of Monogram kits around this time

@PlaneThought41

Oct 19, 20242 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

Ghost Riders: 1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II

1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II kits still produce a good result, that definitely looks the part, at a very reasonable cost.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 24, 20243 min read

Oddvark: 1/48th Monogram F-111A Aardvark

In the early 80s this 1/48th Monogram F-111A Aardvark was the only kit available if you wanted a Vark in 1/48th.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 3, 20244 min read

4th Gen CF: 1/48th Monogram F-18 Hornet

This kit was actually the original 1/48th Monogram F-18 Hornet molded in white plastic with features to produce the early prototype

@PlaneThought41

Jul 27, 20244 min read

Test Viper: 1/48th Monogram F-16 Falcon

The 1/48th Monogram F-16 Falcon was released in 1976 while the Falcon was still a pre-production "YF-16" Falcon.

@PlaneThought41

Jul 20, 20243 min read

Century Hun: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

Released in 1980 the 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre was part of a full set of Century Series fighters produced in 1/48th scale

@PlaneThought41

Jun 28, 20245 min read

ANG Days: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

This 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II kit is typical of Monogram products back in the 70s and 80s, defined by impressive detail for the time

@PlaneThought41

Jun 9, 20243 min read

Scat XXVII: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

This 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II kit is typical of Monogram products back in the 70s and 80s, defined by impressive detail for the time

@PlaneThought41

Jun 8, 20243 min read

Juno Dakota: 1/48th Monogram C-47 Skytrain

This old 1/48th Monogram C-47 Skytrain kit was originally released in 1978. The molds are now in Revell's possession and still available

@PlaneThought41

Jun 1, 20246 min read

MiG Alley: 1/48th Monogram F-86 Sabre

The first boxing of this old 1/48th Monogram F-86 Sabre kit dates back to 1976 and has been eclipsed by better kits by now

@PlaneThought41

May 19, 20243 min read

Falling Star: 1/48th Monogram F-80 Shooting Star

The 1/48th Monogram F-80 Shooting Star was released back in 1977. While the kit still has some nice features, it is now quite dated

@PlaneThought41

May 18, 20244 min read

Badass Spad: 1/48th Monogram A-1H Skyraider

Here is my first 1/48th Monogram A-1H Skyraider kit build. Released in 1980 in USN Vietnam era markings

@PlaneThought41

Apr 27, 20243 min read

Lady Jessie: 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk

When the 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk was released in 1977 the kit set the bar for A-4 Skyhawks for decades to come

@PlaneThought41

Apr 20, 20244 min read

Martin's Miracle: 1/48th Monogram B-26 Marauder

Here is another Monogram bomber that existed as one of the very few choices of this type, for decades. Originally released in 1978, the...

@PlaneThought41

Mar 30, 20243 min read

Have Blue: 1/48th Monogram F-117A Stealth

Introduced in 1991, just after the Gulf War combat involvement of this secretive jet, the 1/48th Monogram F-117A Stealth was a well timed...

@PlaneThought41

Mar 23, 20243 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

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Starting Point: 1/48th Monogram Hurricane

Killer E: 1/48th Monogram F-4E Phantom II

RePhinish: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

Penny for Your Thoughts: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

Pengie : 1/48th Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt

Hot Flash: 1/48th Monogram F-104G Starfighter

Short-Fuse: 1/48th Monogram P-51B Mustang

V-STOL: 1/48th Monogram AV-8A (GR.1) Harrier

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

Ghost Riders: 1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II

Oddvark: 1/48th Monogram F-111A Aardvark

4th Gen CF: 1/48th Monogram F-18 Hornet

Test Viper: 1/48th Monogram F-16 Falcon

Century Hun: 1/48th Monogram F-100D Super Sabre

ANG Days: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

Scat XXVII: 1/48th Monogram F-4C Phantom II

Juno Dakota: 1/48th Monogram C-47 Skytrain

MiG Alley: 1/48th Monogram F-86 Sabre

Falling Star: 1/48th Monogram F-80 Shooting Star

Badass Spad: 1/48th Monogram A-1H Skyraider

Lady Jessie: 1/48th Monogram A-4E Skyhawk

Martin's Miracle: 1/48th Monogram B-26 Marauder

Have Blue: 1/48th Monogram F-117A Stealth

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

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