Show your Revell/Monogram builds

JayF

...But others are saying the exact opposite : because of the folding wings mechanism that gives a toy-like appearance, and the poor fit, it's a big deception in Monogram aircrafts stable and should be avoided.

They're not true fans. As Frank Sintra said of Billy Idol in "The Sinatra Group"--"Someone check his papers!"

Even if you recognize that there are newer kits with more modern engineering, no true Monogram fan would say that about the kit.  We may disable those features, when we build the kits today, but we still remember them fondly from our youth.

I was going to say the same thing : pretty nice Corsair you have there !

I heard different opinions on this kit though. Some are saying it's one of the classic of all classics kits, and you MUST at least build one in your lifetime. But others are saying the exact opposite : because of the folding wings mechanism that gives a toy-like appearance, and the poor fit, it's a big deception in Monogram aircrafts stable and should be avoided.

WOW that is one nice Corsair, I built my last one with those same kit decals. Its got a nice cockpit too only you cant ever see it with the kit clear parts

Yeah, just a little cockpit detail!  The canopy is a very nice addition too.

Probably my most often-built classic Monogram kit over the years--I seem to do one about every five years or so--the F4U-4 Corsair.

This one was done as a quick, fun build between more involved projects. I kept the old folding wing feature (hence the biq square holes in the tops of the wings), but filed off the original molded-in canopy framing to replace it with a Squadron vac version. A bit of cockpit detail added just to "busy it up." Decals were from the original kit sheet, reasonably well-behaved after 20+ years.

Enjoy!

Looks great, John!!  Love the bright colors!

You work quick. That kit JUST came out! please post it here as well!

Finished the new Revell 1/48 Stearman, see the Trainer Group Build for more details.  Very nice kit.

Thanks, Stik!  I masked the scheme, lifting the edges of the tape to get a diffuse edge.  I touched up by hand, on the leading wing edges, for example, and behind the cockpit.  I would like to be able to do those edges freehand, but my airbrushing skills are still pretty basic.  I don't know if I just need to get more experienced and develop a touch, to be able to lay on the color, or if it's not possible with my current rig.  I'm using a Paasche VL with a #1 tip, which I think is the finest one they have.

All it needs is a flight deck display base. I like it! The pilot gives a nice sense of scale. Good job on a classic there Baron. Especially on having fun. Yes Tamiya tape is the bomb for masking. Low tack, lifts off without residue after leaving it on for prolonged periods,,,,

Did you hand brush the paint scheme?

I finally finished another one, and I'd like to share it with the gang, the F4F, finished as an FM-1 in the Atlantic ASW scheme.  I'm building this alongside the Hobby Boss F4F-3.  This half of the build was intended as an exercise in working with an aftermarket resin cockpit (True Details, in this case), and in applying the Atlantic scheme, which I'd never done before and which I want to use on the Ventura.

Here are some walkaround views:

I didn't spend a lot of time weathering it, I know.  I added a little oil staining with AK Fuel Oil liquid (which I bought, just to try out, otherwise, I make my own washes).  Exhaust and blast stains are chalks, and some chipping with a Prismacolor pencil.

Markings came from my spares.  The national insignia, appropriate enough, are from a mid-90s Monogram Avenger kit.  They are thick, and on the fuselage sides, they resisted settling down, and despite all the Solvaset, piercing and slicing, there are still wrinkles that I couldn't fix.  The aircraft number is from an Aeromaster sheet.

I added a little disc of clear acetate for the gunsight.

I also used Tamiya tape for the first time on this project, to mask the canopy.  I am very happy with the quality, it went on well, cut well, and lifted off well, even after being on for a couple of weeks.  I laid on the paint too thick, though, and need to work on that on my next build.  Still, when I took off the masking, I only lost a chip on the front of the windscreen, and that's more because of the soft detail on the part, than an issue with the tape, and it was easily fixed with some hand-brushing.

The big thing about this kit, is, it's a Monogram kit, it's not a contest-winner, it's not supposed to be, I just had fun building it.  And that's what it's all about.

I've got a photo build of a sort in the aircraft forum under "1/48 Revell Ju-52 Complete: Weary and Weathered for the Russian Front".

Eric

Sweet Ju-52, got that in the stash too.  How was the fit?  Going to lookup your build progress notes.

That JU-52 has been on my want list for a long time.  Great looking build!  Could you tutor us on the weathering process??

The swastika provided by the kit was supposed to sit smack in the middle of the tail and thus fall on both rudder and stabilizer. The decals were hard enough as it was, so dissecting a major decal was out. It would barely fit on the stabilizer at the bottom. So I put it where it was easy to see, where it would fit and where it wouldn't get mauled in the process. I suppose I could have tracked down a smaller marking from another kit, but, as noted, I wasn't trying to portray a particular aircraft.  

Beautiful Tante Ju indeed!

Nice weathering on Tante Ju!  I enjoyed a look at your album and the in-progress shots, too.

Not to be a rivet...Nazi, though, but shouldn't the swastika be on the vertical stabilizer, instead of the rudder?

Here's the 1/48 JU-52 hot off the presses. Had some broken parts but the kit was very sweet. And if the kit looks a bit weathered, do think Russian Front. Post on aircraft if anyone is interested.

Eric

stikpusher

Nice work there Jug. Although the Ju-88 actually started life as a Dragon mold (or possibly Trimaster) and was part of the Pro Modeler line expansion where they got a few kits from Asia- The F-4E, A-4E, P-38 F/G/H, FW-190G, FW-190D from Hasegawa or Dragon/Tri master.

P38, any new RM builds of yours since your last ones on here, please share them here as well! I do want this thread to be ongoing for many years, and not in a zombie manner.

Nice work there Jug. Although the Ju-88 actually started life as a Dragon mold (or possibly Trimaster) and was part of the Pro Modeler line expansion where they got a few kits from Asia- The F-4E, A-4E, P-38 F/G/H, FW-190G, FW-190D from Hasegawa or Dragon/Tri master.

P38, any new RM builds of yours since your last ones on here, please share them here as well! I do want this thread to be ongoing for many years, and not in a zombie manner.

Nice 109 and 88, Jug!!!

Texgunner

stikpusher

I had no idea. I was just tired of all the "stay away from Monogram/Revell" posts by folks on here. Had to get them the respect they deserve. They used to be pretty bad on here.

From one old Monogram fan to another (albeit younger) fan, I thank you too!  Oh these young whippersnappers today are just spoiled I tell ya, lol.   I've said before, that until the internet came along, I didn't know there was anything wrong with Monogram kits.  I just bought them and built them and dealt with any issues that came up.  I do think it makes one a better modeler as opposed to a better assembler.  Not that there's anything wrong with that either.  Still, there's a definite place in the model world for Monogram.   Thanks for keeping that in folk's minds these days!

Gary

So far only two from me but i'm busy with the 1/48 B24D ....

First is the Revell 1/48  Bf 109 G10...

...and the 1/48 Ju 88 C6-N night fighter...

Thank you Josiah and Bish (and everyone else). I suspect that the F-20 will be a crowd pleaser at IPMS when I take it in based off the positive responses here.

Guys, it is great to see the camaraderie around this shared experience of building these kits while growing up. Besides, where else are you gonna find a 1/48 B-1, B-58, B-24, B-29... a 1/72 B-36, Space Shuttle with Boosters, Rommels Rod, The Red Baron...

stikpusher

I had no idea. I was just tired of all the "stay away from Monogram/Revell" posts by folks on here. Had to get them the respect they deserve. They used to be pretty bad on here.

From one old Monogram fan to another (albeit younger) fan, I thank you too!  Oh these young whippersnappers today are just spoiled I tell ya, lol.   I've said before, that until the internet came along, I didn't know there was anything wrong with Monogram kits.  I just bought them and built them and dealt with any issues that came up.  I do think it makes one a better modeler as opposed to a better assembler.  Not that there's anything wrong with that either.  Still, there's a definite place in the model world for Monogram.   Thanks for keeping that in folk's minds these days!

Gary

You really did a beautiful job on that F-20, Carlos

I had no idea. I was just tired of all the "stay away from Monogram/Revell" posts by folks on here. Had to get them the respect they deserve. They used to be pretty bad on here.

Hey, stik. When you started this thread, did you think that you'd ever get this many replies? I'm impressed. You obviously hit upon a very common like among all of us modelers. Cool stuff, my man....

Tal Afar Dave

You can never have too many Monogram kits!  I started off with my bedroom ceiling displaying all of my kits.  When it got to crowded, I talked the folks into letting me hand "a few" models in the spare bedroom.

 The spare bedroom quickly became the "Second World War" with several Monogram B-17s flying through clouds of flak with Monogram Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Spitfires, Typhoons, and Hurricanes taking out the German 109s and 190s (also Monogram, of course!).  My little brother thought that the aerial battle was pretty cool and wanted one in his room.  

So, I talked him into representing the Pacific Theater and filled his ceiling with Helldivers, Devastators, Dauntlesses, Corsairs, and Zeros.  Most of which were, you guessed it, Monogram kits.  Those were the days.

Like you Stick, I've never seen a Monogram kit that I didn't love or need!!  

I've got a bunch of shake n bakes around, but I always like going back to my Monogram stash.  Maybe it's the childhood memories, the Shep Paine diorama inserts, or just the pure nostalgia and feeling of accomplishment of making something beautiful AND cool at the same time......!!!!

Keep the Monogram name alive, one build at a time!!

TAD

Great story, TAD! If that's not a reason to build a Monogram kit, then I don't know what is. 

You can never have too many Monogram kits!  I started off with my bedroom ceiling displaying all of my kits.  When it got to crowded, I talked the folks into letting me hand "a few" models in the spare bedroom.

 The spare bedroom quickly became the "Second World War" with several Monogram B-17s flying through clouds of flak with Monogram Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Spitfires, Typhoons, and Hurricanes taking out the German 109s and 190s (also Monogram, of course!).  My little brother thought that the aerial battle was pretty cool and wanted one in his room.  

So, I talked him into representing the Pacific Theater and filled his ceiling with Helldivers, Devastators, Dauntlesses, Corsairs, and Zeros.  Most of which were, you guessed it, Monogram kits.  Those were the days.

Like you Stick, I've never seen a Monogram kit that I didn't love or need!!  

I've got a bunch of shake n bakes around, but I always like going back to my Monogram stash.  Maybe it's the childhood memories, the Shep Paine diorama inserts, or just the pure nostalgia and feeling of accomplishment of making something beautiful AND cool at the same time......!!!!

Keep the Monogram name alive, one build at a time!!

TAD