Reviewing older kits

Good idea! Thanks for the heads up and good luck! I'll check it out.

Or you can go to scalemates.com.....

yup , but even scalemates does not have reviews or links to everything , also some folks like the video format , its just another tool , not even a fancy one so I dont think scalemates has anything to worry about.

That would be great to find reviews of the older models. I can tell you from experience, most Monogram and curent Revell and Revell of Germany releases are VERY attractively priced and some are Monogram re issues like the 1/48 F-4C and the B-17 and 24. The Century Series of 1/48 fighters have very good molded details specially in the pits. The 1/48 Revell F-84G is a gorgeous kit with recessed panel lines and fantastic molded details. The same goes for the 1/48 Revell F-86D. Even at 1/72, the old Monogram/Revell F105s have great details and are very affordable.

Couldn't agree more with what everyone here has said.  I can't afford the expensive kits that are coming out these days.  I cut my teeth in this hobby thanks to the affordable kits of Monogram and Revell and I still purchase them to this day.  Granted, I have not built all of their kits.  I still have yet to build their F-100 which I've heard is a true gem.  There are several other kits of theirs which I haven't built so to see a review of the older kits would be VERY welcome on my part.  Thank you for the YouTube link!!!

Eric

Thanks guys , i will work on 1/48 more , but most of my collection is 1/72 and 1/35 , and I have access to a large 1/32 aircraft collection as well , I just did this out of frustration myself , seeing older kits wondering if they were workable .

Thanks again , I will try to do 1 or more a week . and I will try to be more comprehensive with the pics now that i see some folks are interested !

And just a heads up , all pics are High Res , set your player at the HD setting for best pics .

Eric

I have all the Monogram century series jets and can tell you that the Hun is a beautiful kit. The molding detail is fantastic but it has a couple of areas that need attention when assembling.

I can't wait to build it again.

Jets usually aren't my thing since I'm more of a U.S. WW2 prop guy, but I'm starting to feel the pull of the jets now.  I love those jets from the '50s and '60s.  I can't believe I've never built the -100 in my 38 years of modeling.  My plan was to stop off at the hobby shop today after work....might have to snag me a Monogram F-100!

Too often people equate an "old" kit with being a "bad" kit.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  

Eric

echolmberg

Jets usually aren't my thing since I'm more of a U.S. WW2 prop guy, but I'm starting to feel the pull of the jets now.  I love those jets from the '50s and '60s.  I can't believe I've never built the -100 in my 38 years of modeling.  My plan was to stop off at the hobby shop today after work....might have to snag me a Monogram F-100!

Too often people equate an "old" kit with being a "bad" kit.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  

Eric

 

Eric, everyone needs a Monogram Hun!   You'll be glad when you beat her into shape!

Texgunner

 

 

 

 

 

Eric, everyone needs a Monogram Hun!   You'll be glad when you beat her into shape!

 

Yer KILLIN' me, Smalls!  Yer KILLIN' me!!!

Eric

Oh , Texgunner !

 You sneaked in and saw my stash didn't you ? I have many of Monogram's " Century Series " Huns . All scheduled to go Bare Metal Foil and various states ANG markings .Not only is it a great bird , but derned it , it looks so mean when finished !

     P S. besides this is the first time a plane I actually didn't like won me over !

Panzerwerk

Beautiful F-100 !!

 

Thanks so much!  That model represents the F-100 flown by Major Don Schmenk, in service in Vietnam.  He gave me the kit almost 30 years ago.   Sure enough, there's his name under cockpit!

Gary

I thought his name on the placard might be visible here.  Maybe zoomed enough...

LOL Mary jane ,, Nice !!!!!!!!!!

Texgunner

 

 

Panzerwerk

Beautiful F-100 !!

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much!  That model represents the F-100 flown by Major Don Schmenk, in service in Vietnam.  He gave me the kit almost 30 years ago.   Sure enough, there's his name under cockpit!

Gary

I thought his name on the placard might be visible here.  Maybe zoomed enough...

 

I love it when you show off your Hun Tex . That is such a beutiful build. 

Heres the same kit in NMF.

modelcrazy

I love it when you show off your Hun Tex . That is such a beutiful build. 

Heres the same kit in NMF.

 

Thank you sir!  I really appreciate the kind words.

But, your NMF bird?  WOW!  What a beauty, and out of the ol' Monogram too!  Could you please post more pics of her?

Gary

I read somewhere that the old Monogram Hun kicks the pants out of the newer Trumpy issue, raised lines and all. 

Great looking one Steve.  

Added a bunch of new stuff , including some 1/72 quick build videos , thanks guys

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6M-SR9hCUJ00dkLaTs31w/videos?shelf_id=0&sort=dd&view=0

I would love to, if it's OK with Panzerwerk. I don't want to hijack his thread.

I found the Trumpeter 1/72 F-100 to be a fine kit, looked about right.

I built the ESCI 1/72 back in the day , dont know how accurate it is , but it looked the part , loved it , wish I had pics !

GMorrison

I found the Trumpeter 1/72 F-100 to be a fine kit, looked about right.

 

Just a little bump , last one .........up to 270 in box videos now and more to come , please check it out .

 Thanks to BlackSheepTwoOneFour , I went to scalemates and added the videos there , many of the kits had no reviews so It was nice to be able to contribute something new , thanks again everyone for the support .