Monogram 1/48 P-51B and 1/51 T-28A

[jeaton01]

Here's a couple I built this month, going back to the old days of fun quick builds, only with modern materials and methods but no aftermarket allowd, The fit of both of these kits was very good. The only filler on the Mustang was to fair in the chin scoop on the radiator a little, The T-28 needed filler on the right wing root and the top side of the horizontal stabilizer. I should give the rear canopy a little attention so it would set better in the closed position, but that will be for another time. I made the decals for the T-28, replicating the kit markings, and used Mike Grant decals for the Mustang, again replicating the kit markings. The P-51B was built from the original issue of the kit, the T-28 was a Monogram Classics kit from the 90's.

Here's a family portrait with the same kit and a Testors P-51D both of which were built when the kits were fresh to the market in the mid-60's. The B is a bit the worse for wear having flown too close to a ceiling light for a time, shrinking the right wing at the root.

All my old T-28's are gone, I know I built a lot of them, one many moons ago with my very young grandsons who are both now done with college.

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks for sharing John, inspiring.

 

[Rhino]

That's a blast from the past right there!

Entrenador T-28, Monogram/Necomisa 5100 (1979)

Monogram/Necomisa model kit in scale 1:48, 5100 is a rebox released in 1979 | Contents, Previews, Reviews, History + Marketplace | North American T-28 Trojan

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Your T-28A began it's life as a kit for the Mexican Air Force. Monogram included a resin cowling and 2-bladed fan. A rare find these days.
If you visit Cozumel, there is a shark-mouth T-28A on a steek inside the old MAF base gate.

 

[jeaton01]

I think the kit is much older than that, Chris. The T-28B was first 1n 1956, but I have an original issue T-28A kit from 1957, the one I built in the photos above is from the Monogram Classics release in the 90's.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I remember building a Monogram T-28 years ago in 1/48th scale. I remember that the rear canopy slid back. I think it had a 3 bladed prop though. Was one of the best fitting kits I built at that time. I think it was before painting though. Loooong time ago.

 

[jeaton01]

That would be the T-28B kit, Paul, which was issued the year before the A.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I don't remember that much about it John, but remember it was a nice kit, fit together well and looked good.

 

[Rhino]

I don't remember that much about it John, but remember it was a nice kit, fit together well and looked good.

And the wheel-thingies went up and down too!!

 

[Rhino]

I think the kit is much older than that, Chris. The T-28B was first 1n 1956, but I have an original issue T-28A kit from 1957, the one I built in the photos above is from the Monogram Classics release in the 90's.

Yeah. Soooo, I did see the Monogram 1/48 USAF A Model Trojan kit in Madison. It was here legally. Now! Where's my big cold glass of STFU that I so often drink from? Hmm.

 

[centaur567]

I remember building the T-28 way back when I had more hair and was single. Thanks for the fond memories. Gary S.

 

[jeaton01]

You're welcome, Gary.