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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
Jul 25, 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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@PlaneThought41
Jul 24, 20213 min read
Flying Tigers: 1/48th Monogram P-40C Tiger Shark
Here is another of Monogram's old kits (originally released in the mid 60's) that are still available under the Revell brand.
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@PlaneThought41
Jul 18, 20212 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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@PlaneThought41
Jul 17, 20213 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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@PlaneThought41
Jun 5, 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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@PlaneThought41
May 30, 20212 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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@PlaneThought41
May 29, 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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@PlaneThought41
May 16, 20213 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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@PlaneThought41
May 8, 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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@PlaneThought41
May 2, 20212 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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@PlaneThought41
Apr 30, 20215 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Apr 25, 20214 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Apr 20, 20213 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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@PlaneThought41
Apr 16, 202115 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Apr 10, 20213 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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@PlaneThought41
Apr 8, 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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@PlaneThought41
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Things That Go Thud: 1/48th Monogram F-105G Thunderchief
When Monogram released this kit in the early 80s, it was state of the art. The kit was another of Monogram's Century Series
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@PlaneThought41
Apr 5, 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.
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@PlaneThought41
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Pursuit of War - 1/48th Monogram F-80C Shooting Star
Here we have yet another old Monogram kit that despite all its issues, still has a place with model makers as the choice is so limited
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@PlaneThought41
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Hip Gunship - 1/48th Monogram Mi-24 Hind D
The Mil Mi-24 Hind is a large helicopter gunship and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers.
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