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The 1/72 Monogram HU-16D Albatross

by Drew Tarter on May 28, 2025 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

My latest build is an extensive reworking of the old 1/72 Monogram HU-16 Albatross. First issued in 1957, this kit is a true classic, and represents the later HU-16D version, with the taller vertical fin and extended wings. I remember [...]

Trumpeter RA-5C Vigilante

by Bryan W. Bernart on March 29, 2023 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Another case of buy the kit, then read the reviews just before building. Oh, my! One of three kits that I didn't think would be available in the future due to their countries of origin, I purchased this and two other "gotta [...]

Tamiya A-1H Skyraider, 1/48 scale

by Ramon R. Lomeli on April 12, 2022 · in Aviation · 41 ≡

Hello iModeler! Here is my Tamiya Skyraider for your review. OOB aside from ordnance - Mk. 82 bombs from AMK, 4-shot Zuni rocket pods from ICM and the Zuni rocket warheads are 3d modeled and printed by me because I just did not want to [...]

Eduard 1/48 A-4E Skyhawk "Vietnam Scooters"

by Ramon R. Lomeli on January 28, 2022 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Hello iModeler! Here is my first completed build of the 2022. Eduard A-4E Skyhawk. I had a lot of fun building this kit, despite a lot of self inflicted headaches with painting and finishing. Upon reviewing the photos I noticed a few [...]

1/48 Hobby Boss F4F-3 Wildcat – the first Navy plane to score a kill in WWII

by Drew Tarter on May 4, 2020 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

The Hobby Boss 1/48 F4F Wildcat series are good kits that come close to being great, but don't quite make it. I I built the F4F-3 'early version', which I converted to an F4F-3A. Highlights are good surface detail, a two-piece canopy, [...]

1/48 AMT S-3A Viking

by Drew Tarter on October 18, 2019 · in Aviation · 35 ≡

Here's my 1/48 AMT S-3A Viking, which I built several years ago. The kit, which is still available under the Italeri label, appears to have accurate outlines and shapes based on my few references. Overall, the fit is OK, but I had to use [...]

My Monogram Crusaders

by Drew Tarter on August 3, 2014 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Since everyone is posting their Monogram F-8's, I decided to throw mine into the mix. These have been posted before, so I apologize in advance for the re-runs. First up is a Monogram F-8E converted to the later J model. I used Superscale [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F-4J Phantom II

by Drew Tarter on May 14, 2013 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Here's one of my older builds, Hasegawa's 1/48 F-4J Phantom II, which I completed several years ago. Even though the new Academy Phantom probably leaves this kit in the dust as far as detail goes, it's still a great kit, and for many years [...]