Monogram 1/48 Models done long ago
I dug up these photos of some of the models I did a long time ago. I had a brief time away from modeling and then returned in 1968. My first kit upon my return was the Monogram 1/48 Hurricane. I built it OOB and painted it with gloss paint and a brush. One of the other early ones was the FW-190. Again I painted this with gloss paint and a brush. It sat around for a while and then I bought a Binks airbrush. I stripped the FW and re-painted it with the airbrush. This was the first model I ever painted with the airbrush. I still have both the Hurricane and the FW and keep them for sentimental reasons. All of the other kits I built early on at various times. I entered the P-51 in the 1977 IPMS Nationals and got an honorable mention for it. I made this kit as it has my wife’s name on it. A good move to keep your wives happy. I recommend it to all. If these come through for this article I have more old Monogram photos that I think I will submit. Monogram is still at the top of my favorites list.
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AL HOFFMAN said on September 6, 2013
Where are they Frank?
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
note
Bryan W. Bernart said on September 6, 2013
They have apparently turned to dust…
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
See Note
neil foster said on September 6, 2013
Hey frank , do you ever go into a room and then can’t remember why you went in there?
N.
neil foster said on September 6, 2013
I just noticed you mentioned keeping your wives happy ,how many have you got?, I find one little lady in the house is plenty.
N.
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
Please read note
Joe Caputo said on September 6, 2013
This sounds like a great idea, Frank…….
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
Hopefully they are coming
Seamus Boughe said on September 6, 2013
Awww leave the guy alone. Who among us did not experiment with chemical enhancements from time to time?
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
Read my note and drop by for a scotch
Seamus Boughe said on September 7, 2013
Well Frank, I’m a whiskey mad by nature (and ethnicity) but I never refuse two fingers o’ scotch as long as it is the Glen Livet.
Paul Wilsford said on September 6, 2013
Not me.. Ever….dooo de dooo de dummm.
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
I haven’t lost it, read my note
Craig Abrahamson said on September 6, 2013
Frank…..the pictures, Frank. FRANK…!!!
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
Check my note
Frank Cronin said on September 6, 2013
Gentlemen,
This is the second time this has occurred where the photos I submit do not come through. They are old photos and perhaps by scanning them they do not fit the format for an article. I have contacted Martin and hopefully he can pull off some more magic and get the photos added. He was able to do this last time. Please keep posted and watch this site for “Martins Magic”. If the photos are too old then they will never be seen and I will move on.
If Scotch is a chemical enhancement……. GUILTY
Wives is in reference to A wife. The term wives is all encompassing to relate to everyone. Or significant other, or…………
One wife only that has put up with me for 53 years.
NOW, where was I……….
Erich Goldbach said on September 7, 2013
Hey Frank, I’ve seen the models and photos…great stuff…Totally awesome with a couple of fingers of Scotch! Hope that Martin can pull it off!!
Site Administrator said on September 7, 2013
Aparently we’ve had a glitch in the martix with the pictures not showing in this article. This should be repaired now. Apologies for everyone’s inconvenience!
Bryan W. Bernart said on September 7, 2013
Great looking models, Frank! Visible, but small-love to see some larger ones for a trip down Memory Lane.
AL HOFFMAN said on September 7, 2013
I knew they would be worth waiting for. Nicely done Frank.
Joe Caputo said on September 7, 2013
Everything I thought they’d be, and more ! Thanks, Frank! Looks like you’ve started a trend…..
Jaime Carreon said on September 7, 2013
Thanks for the memories, Frank! Built a bunch of those way back when, wish I knew what happened to them…
Frank Cronin said on September 7, 2013
Everyone,
Please join me in a shout out to Martin. He is doing a marvelous job with this site in bringing all of us together to share our hobby. Truly “Martins Magic”.
Now ……. I’m going to try this again a bit later. So………. If I mess up again remember, I’m old and my feelings get hurt. So try to be kind.
Seamus Boughe said on September 7, 2013
Ahh, there they are! Very nice indeed! I especially like the FW-190. That was the last kit I built before taking a fifteen year hiatus from the hobby. It was also the first kit I purchased (at a collectors price) when I returned to the hobby. Man, the Monogram FW-190 was such a great kit. A buttload of optional parts and a very extensive decal sheet. They just do not make kits like that anymore.
George Williams said on September 8, 2013
Obviously great memories for you, Frank, and really good quality work.