Military Aircraft Models

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.

Night Whispers: 1/48th Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair

The 2001 release of the 1/48th Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair still may be the definitive version of this particular aircraft in 1/48th scale.

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Jun 22, 20243 min read

Spark Vark: 1/48th Academy EF-111A Raven

The 1/48th Academy EF-111A Raven is a fairly basic kit with simplified details throughout the model.

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Jun 15, 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

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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

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Jun 8, 20243 min read

430 Mustang: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang F-6B (Converted to Mk.1)

This 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang F-6B Tac Recce Mustang version was released in 2003 and is another fine model to construct.

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Jun 2, 20245 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

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Jun 1, 20246 min read

Gecko SLUF: 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II

The initial release of this 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II dates back to 1987, however it remains the best A-7E kit in this scale

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May 25, 20244 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

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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

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May 18, 20244 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

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May 11, 20242 min read

Chargers Last MiG: 1/48th Academy F-4B Phantom II

In 2012 Academy delivered the first new-tool 1/48th scale Phantom seen in decades, finally besting the Hasegawa as "King"

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May 4, 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

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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

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Apr 20, 20244 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.

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Apr 13, 20245 min read

WWII Italian Bomber Class: 1/48th Trumpeter S.M.79-II Sparviero

The new-tool release of the 1/48th Trumpeter S.M.79-II Sparviero came about in 2003, giving model makers a modern injection molded...

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Apr 6, 20245 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...

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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...

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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.

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Mar 2, 20244 min read

Tipping Point: 1/48th Monogram B-17G Flying Fortress

The 1/48th Monogram B-17G kit is coming up on 50 years old now, definitely showing its age, however it can still be built up into a nice kit

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Feb 23, 20244 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

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Feb 3, 20243 min read

The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce

Night Whispers: 1/48th Hasegawa F4U-5N Corsair

Spark Vark: 1/48th Academy EF-111A Raven

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

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

430 Mustang: 1/48th Accurate Miniatures Mustang F-6B (Converted to Mk.1)

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

Gecko SLUF: 1/48th Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II

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

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

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

Chargers Last MiG: 1/48th Academy F-4B Phantom II

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

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

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

WWII Italian Bomber Class: 1/48th Trumpeter S.M.79-II Sparviero

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

Tipping Point: 1/48th Monogram B-17G Flying Fortress

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

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