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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.

Yellow Wings: 1/48th Tamiya F2A-1 Buffalo

For a mid-70's kit this 1/48th Tamiya F2A-1 Buffalo is holding up very well.

@PlaneThought41

Sep 63 min read

D-Day Mossie: 1/48th Tamiya Mosquito NF Mk. XIII

Tamiya certainly does make some excellently engineered model aircraft, like this 1/48th Tamiya Mosquito NF Mk. XIII kit for example.

@PlaneThought41

Feb 154 min read

Rico's Rig: 1/48th Tamiya F-15A Eagle

The 1/48th scale Tamiya F-15A Eagle was a nice enough kit when it was released in 1978, certainly one of the best F-15A kits available then

@PlaneThought41

Feb 3, 20243 min read

Taegu Tiger: - 1/48th Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

Tamiya released this 1/48th scale Republic F-84G Thunderjet kit back in 1998 and it is a gem to build with excellent fit & detail

@PlaneThought41

Sep 2, 20233 min read

Coastal Command Crusader: 1/48th Tamiya Beaufighter Mk.VI

Tamiya released their 1/48th scale Beaufighter duo starting in 1997 with the Mk.VI and adding the TF.X later. The fit and detail are good...

@PlaneThought41

Apr 29, 20233 min read

You Don't know Jack: 1/48th Tamiya J2M3 Raiden

This 1/48 J2M3 Raiden from Tamiya is one of their oldest aircraft kits (that is still available) dating back to 1973.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 15, 20233 min read

Flying Ford: 1/48th Tamiya F4D-1 Skyray

Here we have an early US Navy /Marines jet example produced by Tamiya in 1/48th scale. The Cold War produced a lot of interesting aircraft

@PlaneThought41

Nov 26, 20223 min read

Deadly Dinah : 1/48th Tamiya Ki-46 Shitei III (Dinah)

This 1996 initial release Ki-46 by Tamiya is now over 25 years old, however the kit is still a nice build.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 27, 20223 min read

Killer Bee: 1/48th Tamiya P-51B Mustang

Tamiya's 1/48th scale Mustangs are considered to be one of the nicest model aircraft out there to build for any skill level.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 13, 20223 min read

Jackie's Cadillac: 1/48th Tamiya P-51D Mustang

Here is another 1/48th scale "Gem" kit by Tamiya. Not without its faults, but typically a great build at a reasonable price.

@PlaneThought41

Feb 12, 20224 min read

The Original Wild One: 1/48th Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat

The Tamiya F4F kit is reportedly still the (or one of the) best kits of the Wildcat. Low parts count, generally good fit and nice detail...

@PlaneThought41

Feb 5, 20223 min read

Immortal RAF Bomber: 1/48th Tamiya Lancaster BI/BIII

Let me start off by letting you know, this is not your typical Tamiya fit kit, it requires some work. My Lancaster is the 1975 original

@PlaneThought41

Jan 15, 20224 min read

Hairspray Betty: 1/48th Tamiya Isshikirikko G4M1 Type 11

My kit was built from the 1/48th Tamiya G4M1 version which was first released in 1996. This is one of the best kits I have ever built...

@PlaneThought41

Nov 6, 20213 min read

Floating Zero: 1/48th Tamiya A6M2-N Rufe

This Tamiya Rufe kit was very nice for its time, and it can still provide the base for a fun build, resulting in a nice looking model...

@PlaneThought41

Oct 3, 20212 min read

Clipped Wing Zero: 1/48th Tamiya A6M3 Type 32 Zeke /Hamp

This is the original release of the Tamiya A6M3 from back in 1983. A nice kit for its time, and still able to provide a fun build

@PlaneThought41

Aug 28, 20212 min read

French Fighter Elegance: 1/48th Tamiya D.520 Dewotine

This kit is fairly simple, without a lot of parts involved, and in true Tamiya fashion, what there is, goes together very well.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 22, 20213 min read

Zero Sum: 1/48th Tamiya A6M2 Model 21 (Zero)

Released in the early 70s this kit was very nice for its time, and it can still provide the base for a fun build, resulting in a nice build

@PlaneThought41

Aug 14, 20212 min read

WWII Too Late Jets: 1/48th Tamiya Ta 183A Huckebein

Originally designed and released by AM Tech in 2001, these molds were then acquired by Tamiya, who added their Kettenkraftrad sprue...

@PlaneThought41

May 14, 20213 min read

Biggin Hill, Kent 1942: 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire Mk. Vb

For a kit that is more than a quarter century old, the Tamiya 1/48th scale Spitfire Vb certainly holds up well.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 15, 20213 min read

Hell Island (Malta) Spitfire: 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb

The Tamiya 1/48th scale Spitfire parts fit and engineering are still highly competitive although the kit came out over 25 years ago.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 12, 20213 min read

The Night's Watch - 1/48th Tamiya Beaufighter Mk.IIF (Conversion)

1/48th Tamiya Beaufighter Mk.IIF flown by Robert Carl "Moose" Fumerton (Pilot) & Pat Bing (Radar Operator) of RCAF 406 Squadron

@PlaneThought41

Apr 2, 20214 min read

Triple MiG Killer - 1/48th Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

Tamiya's release of this F-84G was a nice surprise after the Battleaxe kit disappointment and came ahead of Monogram's announced release.

@PlaneThought41

Mar 30, 20213 min read

Gray Victoria Cross - 1/48th Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair

The 1/48th Tamiya F4U-1 Corsair kit is considered to be one of the best fitting models around. It is typically reasonably priced as well

@PlaneThought41

Dec 4, 20092 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Yellow Wings: 1/48th Tamiya F2A-1 Buffalo

D-Day Mossie: 1/48th Tamiya Mosquito NF Mk. XIII

Rico's Rig: 1/48th Tamiya F-15A Eagle

Taegu Tiger: - 1/48th Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

Coastal Command Crusader: 1/48th Tamiya Beaufighter Mk.VI

You Don't know Jack: 1/48th Tamiya J2M3 Raiden

Flying Ford: 1/48th Tamiya F4D-1 Skyray

Deadly Dinah : 1/48th Tamiya Ki-46 Shitei III (Dinah)

Killer Bee: 1/48th Tamiya P-51B Mustang

Jackie's Cadillac: 1/48th Tamiya P-51D Mustang

The Original Wild One: 1/48th Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat

Immortal RAF Bomber: 1/48th Tamiya Lancaster BI/BIII

Hairspray Betty: 1/48th Tamiya Isshikirikko G4M1 Type 11

Floating Zero: 1/48th Tamiya A6M2-N Rufe

Clipped Wing Zero: 1/48th Tamiya A6M3 Type 32 Zeke /Hamp

French Fighter Elegance: 1/48th Tamiya D.520 Dewotine

Zero Sum: 1/48th Tamiya A6M2 Model 21 (Zero)

WWII Too Late Jets: 1/48th Tamiya Ta 183A Huckebein

Biggin Hill, Kent 1942: 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire Mk. Vb

Hell Island (Malta) Spitfire: 1/48th Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb

The Night's Watch - 1/48th Tamiya Beaufighter Mk.IIF (Conversion)

Triple MiG Killer - 1/48th Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

Gray Victoria Cross - 1/48th Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair

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