Model Builds – Plastic Model Builder

August 21, 2024September 10, 2024

Revell F/A-18F Super Hornet 1:48

Review

The Revell F/A-18F Super Hornet is a fairly inexpensive kit compared to other models of the same aircraft and different brands. As with most Revell kits, you will have seam lines in places that aren’t easy to clean up. The canopy does have a seam line as well that needs to be fixed. Attaching the rear landing gear can be difficult due to the instructions not being as clear to how the parts get attached. The gear does have stand alone tie down hooks which add nice detail.

August 21, 2024September 10, 2024

Italeri V-22 Osprey 1:48

1:48 Scale Model

A basic kit by Italeri, molded in grey plastic with raised panel lines. There is only one decal variation and the aircraft can be built with the rear walkway open or closed. The landing gear is displayed in the down position and the interior is very basic. The interior chairs are displayed in the up position, as well as the rotors. The engines for the rotors can not be moved and are fixed. The propellers do rotate which is a nice feature.

August 19, 2024September 10, 2024

Tamiya P-38 F/G Lightning

1:48 Scale Model

The Tamiya P-38 F/G Lightning is an exceptional kit. A 1:48 scale model that has two variants that can be built, the F or G. Parts and paint scheme diagrams, plus decals are included.

February 9, 2024September 10, 2024

Tamiya F-4B Phantom II

1:48 Scale Full Build

This is a great kit from Tamiya. It features Open or Closed Canopies, Refueling Tube, and Ladder. The Wings, Flaperons, and Speed Brakes can be displayed in the Up or Down positions. Ordinance features 4 AIM-7E Sparrows, 4 AIM-9G/H Sidewinders, One Center Drop Tank, and 2 Wing Drop Tanks. The kit comes with uncut painting masks, and Three Squadron Variations.