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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.

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

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...

@PlaneThought41

Aug 8, 20213 min read

Skunkworks Spy: 1/48th Testors U-2

Here is another decades old kit for anyone wanting to build a U-2C in 1/48th scale, this kit was pretty much it... until the recent AFV kit.

@PlaneThought41

Aug 7, 20212 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.

@PlaneThought41

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.

@PlaneThought41

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

@PlaneThought41

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.

@PlaneThought41

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

@PlaneThought41

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.

@PlaneThought41

Jul 17, 20213 min read

Night Twin - 1/48th Modelcraft F-82G Twin Mustang

The Late 90s release of this Twin Mustang by Modelcraft brought a new Korean War era aircraft to the 1/48th model maker community...

@PlaneThought41

May 23, 20213 min read

Wolfpack GunSmoke Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16A

Back in 1983 when Hasegawa released this kit F-16A, it was definitely the best 1/48 model of the Fighting Falcon

@PlaneThought41

May 22, 20213 min read

Lucky Strike: 1/48th Revell F-15E Strike Eagle

This Revell F-15E kit was released in 2000, and it is still one of their best kits. For a time this was THE kit to build for F-15 fans.

@PlaneThought41

May 15, 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...

@PlaneThought41

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.

@PlaneThought41

May 2, 20212 min read

Dogs of War - 1/48th Revell F-86D Dog Sabre

The Revell-Monogram 1/48 F-86D is a gem. The kit builds into an early F-86D without the braking parachute. Fit of the parts is very good

@PlaneThought41

Apr 24, 20212 min read

Phabulous Weasel Phantoms: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II

The 1/48th Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II was arguably the best offer of this type, for a couple of decades. It is a nicely detailed model that fits together pretty well.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 21, 20213 min read

Phabulous Wrap-Around Phantoms - 1/48th Italeri F-4E Phantom II

I will keep this one also brief as this 1/48th Italeri F-4E/G Phantom II kit is 1981 vintage and not very good at that...

@PlaneThought41

Apr 19, 20212 min read

Phabulous Lizard Phantoms - 1/48th Italeri F-4G Phantom II

Back in the early 1980's if you wanted to build a 1/48th scale F-4G, this was it. Lucky for you, there are now other much improved options.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 17, 20212 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.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 8, 20214 min read

Facts on this FAC - 1/48th Italeri /Testors O-2 Skymaster

The Italeri O-2 kit is based on the 1966 Hawk Cessna Super Skymaster Kit #565. The raised rivets, detail and fit of the kit is very 1960's

@PlaneThought41

Apr 7, 20212 min read

Phabulous Phantoms SitRep - 1/48th Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II

My 1/48th Monogram F-4D Phantom II was constructed in the markings of the USAFs top scoring airframe.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 5, 20212 min read

Skunkworks II - 1/48th Italeri SR-71A Blackbird

This SR-71 model kit was introduced by Italeri back in the early 1980s, and then re-offered by Testors a few years later.

@PlaneThought41

Apr 4, 20213 min read

Paper Tiger - 1/48th Academy F-86F Sabre

The 1998 1/48th Academy F-86F Sabre kit release was a nice add-on to the Sabre offerings of the time. Some nice features (not found in the other kits) were included

@PlaneThought41

Mar 31, 20213 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

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

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

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

Skunkworks Spy: 1/48th Testors U-2

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

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

Razorback Jug: 1/48th Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt

Flying Tigers: 1/48th Monogram P-40C Tiger Shark

Mid-Engine Snake: 1/48th Monogram P-39 (P-400) Airacobra

I Hear Thunder: 1/48th Monogram / Pro Modeler P-38F Lightning

Night Twin - 1/48th Modelcraft F-82G Twin Mustang

Wolfpack GunSmoke Viper: 1/48th Hasegawa F-16A

Lucky Strike: 1/48th Revell F-15E Strike Eagle

Thud the Hard Way: 1/48th Monogram F-105D Thunderchief (Conversion)

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

Dogs of War - 1/48th Revell F-86D Dog Sabre

Phabulous Weasel Phantoms: 1/48th Hasegawa F-4G Phantom II

Phabulous Wrap-Around Phantoms - 1/48th Italeri F-4E Phantom II

Phabulous Lizard Phantoms - 1/48th Italeri F-4G Phantom II

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

Facts on this FAC - 1/48th Italeri /Testors O-2 Skymaster

Phabulous Phantoms SitRep - 1/48th Monogram F-4C/D Phantom II

Skunkworks II - 1/48th Italeri SR-71A Blackbird

Paper Tiger - 1/48th Academy F-86F Sabre

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

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