1/32 Scale Warbirds...

1/48 Scale Warbirds...The 2014 Edition...

The only kind of models we've built more of than wooden "stick and tissue," are of the polystyrene plastic variety...

1/72 scale is the most popular scale internationally. This scale was introduced back in the early 50s by British manufacturers Airfix and Frog. The smaller size of these models make them popular with modelers with limited space to display their collection. Way too small for my old hands here so... 1/48 scale became popular back in the 50s and 60s when Monogram and Revell produced a wide range of models in this larger size. Almost every major manufacture now produce models in this scale. If you're looking for detail, then 1/32 is the scale for you. These larger models are usually loaded with much more detail than their smaller counterparts. 1/144 scale is a great collectors scale as the models are very small and take half the room of 1/72 scale.

Plastic Model Airplane Building Tips

1) Choose a good model airplane building station. 2) Always wash everything before you start. 3) Read the directions! 4) Always allow the glue to dry overnight before attempting to paint your model. 5) Use putty to fill in the gaps. 6) Wash your model again before painting. 7) Always paint the interior first. 8) Enjoy your new model.

THE BUILDS: Revell Kit Number: 4769 "Vietnam Air Aces" McD/D F-4J Phantom II Revell/Monogram Kit Number: 6651 F16A Fighting Falcon Deluxe US Airforce Revell/Monogram Kit Number: 6651 F16A Fighting Falcon Deluxe Aggressor Squadron Revell Kit Number: 4564 F-15A Eagle Yeager Superfighters Series Monogram Kit Number: 5800 McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Revelle Kit Number: H-289-3800 McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Bachmann/Fujimi Co. LTD Kit Number: 0748 McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Revell Kit Number H-291 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Monogram Kit Number 5822 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Monogram Kit Number 5803 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Revell Kit Number 4729 F-14D Super Tomcat Monogram Kit Number 5832 Grumman F-14A Tomcat High Tech Aircraft Series Monogram Kit Number 5807 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet Strike Fighter Tamiya America Kit Number 6424 McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

PICTURED: All In 1/48 Scale, 5) F-14 Tomcats. 2) F-15 Eagles, 1) F/A-18 Hornet, 4) F-4 Phantom II's, 2) F-16 Fighting Falcons...