Unleash your inner craftsman with 1/48 scale airplane model kitsโthe prime intersection of detail and size. These kits are favored by many aviation enthusiasts due to the perfect harmony they strike between intricate detailing and manageable display size. Compared to 1/72 scale models, 1/48 scale model kits offers an enhanced level of accuracy and realism, featuring meticulous cockpits, landing gear, and panel lines, yet they remain compact enough for effortless display.
Dive into the world of legendary World War II aircraft such as the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire, or explore contemporary jets like the F-22 Raptor and F-14 Tomcat. With a wide array of models to choose from, your crafting journey is boundless. Top-notch brands like Tamiya, Eduard, Revell, and Hasegawa provide high-quality kits with precision engineering, superior decals, and optional aftermarket improvements like photo-etched parts and resin upgrades.
Exploring the Best 1/48 Scale Airplane Model Kits
The 1/48 scale is also perfect for creating detailed dioramas, enabling you to fabricate authentic airfield scenes complete with pilots, ground crews, and vehicles. Regardless of your experience level, these kits offer a gratifying challenge with impressive results.
Discover our vast collection of 1/48 scale airplane model kits at the Scale Models Online Store and elevate your modeling prowess to unprecedented levels! Remember, the journey to perfection requires dedication and effort, but the outcome is worth every bit of it.
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Revell 04967 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird 1:48 Scale Model Kit, Unvarnished
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Hobby Boss FJ-4 Fury Jet Fighter Airplane Model Building Kit
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Trumpeter De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Model Kit (1/48 Scale)
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Tamiya 300061041-1:48 WWII The German Focke Wulf, Fw190 D-9
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$36.00
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TAMIYA 300061085-1:48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair
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Hobby Boss 1/48 381765 4 ยฐF Avant Sky Hawk Model Kit
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$47.95
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Hobby Boss HY80347 A-7K Corsair II Airplane Model Building Kit
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$51.99
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Dora Wings DW48010 Granville P-45B Bee Killer 1/48 Scale Aircraft Plastic Model Kit
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Tamiya 61037 Focke Wulf Fw190A-3 Model Kit
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TAMIYA 1/48 Japanese Hayate Frank Type 4 TAM61013 Plastic Models Airplane 1/48
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$34.30
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Hasegawa 1/48 AV-8B Harrier II
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Model Svit 4818 – 1/48 F-82F/G Twin Mustang Scale Plastic Model kit
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Tamiya Models Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb Model Kit
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Hasegawa 1:48 Scale B5N2 Type 97 Kate Model 3 Model Kit
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Hobby Boss HY80339 F6F-5 Hellcat Airplane Model Building Kit
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Hasegawa A7-D/E Corsair II USAF/Navy Attacker Aircraft 1/48
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Hobby Boss TBF-1C Avenger Airplane Model Building Kit
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Academy TBM-3" USS Bunker Hill Airplane Model Building Kit, Navy
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Hobby Boss F-105D Thunderchief Airplane Model Building Kit
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$28.91
$33.38
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Hasegawa 1:48 Scale Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Model Kit
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A-10A Fairchild Thunderbolt II 1/48 Tamiya
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Trumpeter A3D2 Skywarrior Strategic Bomber (1/48 Scale)
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$22.99
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Reskit RS48-0319 – 1/48 AIM-7A Sparrow I Missiles (4pcs) for Model Aircraft
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Hasegawa 1:48 Scale Typhoon MK.IB Tear Drop Canopy Model Kit
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Tamiya 61033 Spitfire Mk.Vb 1:48 Aircraft Model Kit
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Tamiya Models Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I Model Kit
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Airfix Model Set – A04104A de Havilland Tiger Moth Model Building Kit – Plastic Model Plane Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set Includes Sprues and Decals -…
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$18.70
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New Ray World War II Replica Fighter Air Planes ClassicAircraft P-51D Red Tails 1:48
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Roden Gloster Gladiator Mk.II British Biplane Fighter Airplane Model Kit
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$53.74
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Hobby Boss HY80344 A-7D Corsair II Airplane Model Building Kit
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Hobby Boss HY80367 F-14B Tomcat Airplane Model Building Kit
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Hobby Boss Tornado ADV Airplane Model Building Kit
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Print Scale 48-039 – 1/48 Decal for P-51 Mustang-D Aircraft
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Hasegawa 1:48 Scale Nakajima C6NI Carrier Recon Plane Model Kit
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Decal for Airplane USAF Modern Stencil Letters & Numbers 1/48 PRINT SCALE 48-005
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Roden 1/48 Fokker D,VII Alb Early Kit
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World War II Fujimi Messerschmitt Bf 110 C/D 1/48 Scale Plastic Model
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Hobby Boss Easy Assembly UH-1C Huey Airplane Model Building Kit
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Print Scale 48-193 – 1/48 EA-6B Prowler Part 1 Scale Decal for Aircraft
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Eduard EDK11143 Kit 1:48 Ltd EDT-The Spitfire Story
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Minicraft Cessna 150 with Multiple Marking Options Model Kit, 1/48 Scale
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Hasegawa JT55 1/48 Japanese Navy Aichi D3A1 Type 99 Type 11 Plastic Model
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Revell 03869 SBD-5 Dauntless Model Kit 1:48 Scale
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Hobby Boss F6F-3 Hellcat Late Version Airplane Model Building Kit
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Trumpeter Mk.9 Vampire FB. British Fighter Airplane Model Kit, Scale 1/48
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T-50B Black Eagles RoK AF Aerobatic Team Aircraft 1/48 Academy
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Hobby Boss F4F-3 Wildcat (Early) Airplane Model Building Kit
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Tamiya 61121-000 Vehicle 61121 1:48 F-4B Phantom II Mcdonnell Douglas Faithful Replica, Model Building, Plastic Kit, Crafts, Hobby, Model Kit, Assembly,…
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Hobby Boss US YF-23 Prototype Airplane Model Building Kit
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Italeri 2819 WWII German Henschel Hs123 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit
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Decal for Airplane USAF Modern Stencil Letters,Numbers 3 1/48 PRINT SCALE 48-003
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Roden Airco De Havilland DH4 British Two-Seat Biplane Day-Bomber Airplane Model Kit
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Academy 1/48 scale MIG-29A Fulcrum A
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Revell 1:48 P – 40B Tiger Shark Plastic Model Kit, 12 years old and up, Camo
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Roden S.E.5A Wolseley Viper Single Seat Biplane Fighter Airplane Model Building Kit, 1/48 Scale
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TAMIYA 1/48 A1H Skyraider USN, TAM61058
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Tamiya Models Douglas A-1H Skyraider Model Kit, ages 12 Up
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Minicraft Piper Super Cub Airplane Model Kit (1/48 Scale)
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Hasegawa 1:48 Scale Ea-18G Growler Model Kit
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Smer 0822 Piper L-4 Cub (1/48 model kit
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Hasegawa 1/48 F-22 Raptor USAF
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Tamiya 61115 1/48 Kawasaki KI-61-ID Hien (Tony) Plastic Model Airplane Kit
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TAMIYA 1/48 Raiden Jack TAM61018 Plastic Models Airplane 1/48
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Hobby Boss F4U-4 Corsair Late Version Airplane Model Building Kit
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Tamiya 61118 1/48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat Plastic Model Airplane Kit
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Academy #12282 P-38 Lightning Plastic Model Kit, 1/48 Scale
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Airfix Junkers Ju87R-2/B-2 Stuka 1:48 WWII Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A07115, Red
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Level 4 Model Kit Boeing B17-G Flying Fortress Bomber Aircraft 1/48 Scale Model by Revell
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Tamiya Models Mcdonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Model Kit
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Revell 1:48 Spitfire MKII, Camo
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Tamiya 61062 1/48 De Havilland Mosquito FB-MK.6 Plastic Model Airplane Kit
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Tamiya 61119 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire MK.I Plastic Model Airplane Kit
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Tamiya 61090 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop Plastic Model Airplane Kit
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Revell 1: 48 B25J Mitchell , Brown
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Academy US Navy USN SB2U-3 Vindicator Battle of Midway Plastic Model Kits 1/48 Scale
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