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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.

Can you say Sturzkampfflugzeug?: 1/48th Monogram Ju 87D

Produced in 1983 the Monogram D has the dive flaps and bomb crutch necessary to build this type. The kit is a straight-forward build...

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Sep 4, 20212 min read

Charcoal Lizard Warthog: 1/48th Monogram A-10A

The Monogram kit represents an early (pre-LASTE configuration) A-10 and don't confuse it with the Revell version which is a different kit...

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Aug 8, 20213 min read

Midnight Cowboy: 1/48th Monogram A-1H Skyraider

This is the 1/48th Monogram A-1H Skyraider kit which was first released in 1980 in Vietnam era markings and then again in 1983 in Korean War markings.

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Aug 1, 20213 min read

Double Thud: 1/48th Monogram F-105F Thunderchief

Monogram's Thunderchief kit was state of the art in the early 80s. Praised as the best F-105 kit of that time it still holds a place today.

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Jul 31, 20212 min read

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

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 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

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

Dart Speed: 1/48th Monogram F-106A Delta Dart

Released back in 1983, Monogram offered model builders another great aircraft in their "Century Series" releases.

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May 2, 20212 min read

Ace of Spades Tomcat: 1/48th Monogram F-14A

The Monogram Tomcat has since been bested by other kits, however price considered, it still has a place in the market.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 30, 20215 min read

Tante Ju - 1/48th Monogram / Revell Ju 52/3m

This 1/48th Monogram / Revell kit is an excellent representation of this aircraft and despite it age builds up very well.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 25, 20214 min read

Phabulous Red Devil Phantom - 1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II

This time around my Monogram Phantom II was constructed in the markings of the USMC VMFA-232 "Red Devils"

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Apr 20, 20213 min read

Phabulous Phantoms - 1/48th Monogram F-4J Phantom II

Here is another Phantom kit of Monogram's produced back in the 80s. Still a respectable kit, despite the raised panel lines.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 16, 202115 min read

BCATP Grad: 1/48th Monogram T-6 Harvard

For a kit first released in the 1970s this Monogram (Revell) T-6 model is holding up well.

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Apr 10, 20213 min read

Luftwaffe WWII Too Late Props: 1/48th Monogram Do 335A-0 Pfeil (Arrow)

1/48th Monogram Do 335 is basic by today’s standard, however it still can be built into a decent display

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Apr 8, 20213 min read

Things That Go Thud: 1/48th Monogram F-105G Thunderchief

When Monogram released this Century Series 1/48th Monogram F-105G Thunderchief kit in the early 80s, it was state of the art. Today it is dated but still respectable.

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Apr 8, 20214 min read