Official Freewing T-33 Shooting Star 80mm EDF Thread

[T-CAT]

Finished a Christmas present last night. Callie makes some great graphics! This is an early 50’s TV2, stationed at NAF Kingsville, Texas, ATU-200.

Looks excellent!

[EA-6B Geek]

Finished a Christmas present last night. Callie makes some great graphics! This is an early 50’s TV2, stationed at NAF Kingsville, Texas, ATU-200.

[uscanuck1xa]

Lighting is complete. Tail light, top and bottom fuselage flashing red, red and green wingtip lights with accompanying strobes and the landing gear lights. I used the GT Power Aircraft Navigation Lighting System for all but the landing gear. For the lenses on the tip tanks I used the Freewing 80mm EDF L-39 Albatros Plastic Part D. For the landing gear I used the lights from the A-10 light set and the 3d printed parts that were graciously posted earlier in this thread by Radar-Guy and they are connected to the blue box. Next up are the speed brakes. I have the self contained 3D setup made and functioning but will need to do some foam carving to the wing and the fuselage for fit.

Graphics should arrive this week but I will need some warmer weather to get to the repaint. So far I was able to spray silver over the black and decals in order to get a better base for the red to cover and get the wingtips red so I could fit the tanks and get the lighting complete. Typically I paint the parts separately and then put together but this one is basically all red, it will be easier to mask off the few places that aren't and get it done in one or two sessions.

[AirHead]

I've had this one on my mind for some time. Once the cash starts flowing again, I will do that in "hot red"...Love the T33. Would also love to see an F9F Panther accompany this plane as a "stable mate"...in the blue and yellow Navy scheme...

[Evan D]

Great scheme!

[uscanuck1xa]

This is going to be my first 2021 project. The Jet Aircraft Museum of London, Ontario's Red Knight. Thanks to Radar-Guy for the many 3D cockpit pieces to assist in getting the first part of the project complete.

[JohnVH]

Another amazing flight on my T33! Nimble and fast, Yet easy to land. love it!

[EA-6B Geek]

This VERY nice rendition models an early P-80 out at Muroc dry lake/Edwards Air Force Base, and flies absolutely amazing! She really looks great, both in the air, and on the ground...

Happy New Year and all the best!

Enjoy 😁!
[/QUOTE]

Great flight! I enjoyed watching that

[Justwingit]

Brent "Corsairnut" Hecht's super cool Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star out at Rabbit Dry Lake recently...😎

This VERY nice rendition models an early P-80 out at Muroc dry lake/Edwards Air Force Base, and flies absolutely amazing! She really looks great, both in the air, and on the ground...

Happy New Year and all the best!

Enjoy 😁!

[Beeg]

Turned out excellent CN. Well done! Now I just need to finish your dads FJ-1 kit...

[T- Elbert]

That turned out amazing
great job the weathering puts it over the top

[Corsair nut]

Heres a video explaining the mods and finish on my p80 conversion

https://youtu.be/KXpA1UpXy3I

[Corsair nut]

[Sharkiem]

Nice paint finish. I just assembled my new t33, I've noticed the nose fear has a lot of play- both forward/aft and left/right. I checked the set screws and everthing is tight. I fly off a grass field and am worried about tearing it out if I dont flair in time.
Any suggestions. Also CG balance with gear up?

Thanks for the assist.

[Bajora]

I "finished"mine with several light coats of semi-matte finish Minwax Polycrylic laid down with my airbrush. I haven't done that in a while and was anxious that my airbrush would still work after several years packed away. But she went on real nice! Adds a real nice finish IMO

[DCORSAIR]

Thanks for the pics, looks awesome, I think I will order one for 2021......

[EA-6B Geek]

[QUOTE=Bajora;n291069]I know this one is "old "news to most but mine is new to me and I had her out for first flights this very foggy AM. Two nice flights in the book! Powered by an FMS 80mm V2 12B Pro 2100Kv.

I think there’s one of these waiting for me under the Christmas tree. Keep the thread alive!

[Bajora]

I know this one is "old "news to most but mine is new to me and I had her out for first flights this very foggy AM. Two nice flights in the book! Powered by an FMS 80mm V2 12B Pro 2100Kv.

A few static shots prior to maiden.

[flightaddict]

Had the nose gear problem on mine as well. Move the retract plug over one position and have had no problems since.

[GooberRC]

Thanks for the advice folks. I'll post back on how long it took to reach me, assuming I haven't forgotten all about it by then! lol.

Well I can hardly believe this myself, but my cheap shipping order from RC-Castle is now out for delivery after just 8 days from HK to Washington State. I guess I just got lucky!!