1/48 Monogram T-28A Trojan
I don't know which version Monogram did first, the A or B, but I completed the B, before I came upon this one. The only difference I can see is the cowl and the two bladed prop. Boxing in the wheel wells took as much time as building the rest. Other than that, it's pretty much OOB. I found a pic of the Navy bird in bare metal and thought it looked unusual, so on went the decals...
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Frank Cronin said on September 5, 2013
Joe,
You do wonders for the old Monogram kits. I saw your post in the "off topics" section about a renewed interest in old kits. You may have a point. When I got back into modeling in 1968' after a very brief absence, the first kit I built was a Monogram Hurricane. (I still have it) Monograms were my favorite kits at that time and I built a lot of them. I think I will dig out a few photos and see if I can post them. Great thought and great work.
Simon Whitney said on September 6, 2013
Well Joe you never cease to amaze me with your output. As Frank said the renewed interest in old kits. I think that it is great to have a contrast between the new and the old. It shows the advances in tooling and design changes through the years.
But a kit is a kit whether it is brand ne or 50 years old.
Nice job there Joe.
George Williams said on September 8, 2013
Another oldie but goodie.