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The Ongoing Construction of a 1/48th Scale Airforce
Below you will find a listing of all the 1/48th scale model aircraft I have built over the years. I am also producing separate Weblogs featuring each individual model kit as well as my brief review of the build highlights and end result. Hopefully you will find the content informative, inspiring & entertaining. Feel free to post a note to me on social media featuring a model aircraft that you are working on or have constructed. There is a great community of model builders there who will support your projects long after your family gets bored of your obsession with aircraft. :) - Cheers
@PlaneThought41
Nov 30, 20243 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Nov 16, 20242 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
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@PlaneThought41
Nov 2, 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Oct 19, 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
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@PlaneThought41
Sep 28, 20243 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Aug 24, 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Aug 3, 20244 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Jul 27, 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
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@PlaneThought41
Jul 20, 20243 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Jun 28, 20245 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
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@PlaneThought41
Jun 9, 20243 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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@PlaneThought41
Jun 8, 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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@PlaneThought41
Jun 1, 20246 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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@PlaneThought41
May 19, 20243 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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@PlaneThought41
May 18, 20244 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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@PlaneThought41
Apr 27, 20243 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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@PlaneThought41
Apr 20, 20244 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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@PlaneThought41
Mar 30, 20243 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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@PlaneThought41
Mar 23, 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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@PlaneThought41
Mar 2, 20244 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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@PlaneThought41
Feb 23, 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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@PlaneThought41
Oct 14, 20232 min read
Wooden Wonder: 1/48th Monogram Mosquito
This is a real vintage kit of Monogram's, dating back to the mid-60's. My version was released in the 70's however the plastic is the...
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@PlaneThought41
Oct 7, 20232 min read
Super Tweet: 1/48th Monogram A-37B Dragonfly
First released in 1993 this 1/48th Monogram A-37B Dragonfly kit still retains their signature raised surface detail
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@PlaneThought41
Sep 23, 20233 min read
Hog: 1/48th Monogram UH-1C Huey
The old 1/48th Monogram UH-1C "Hog" is one example of a Huey model that presents its challenges, both in fit and accuracy.
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