Official Freewing T-33 Shooting Star 80mm EDF Thread

[T-CAT]

Excellent, thanks James and Alpha! That's what I was hoping for.

[davecee]

T-CAT I can confirm that the new shroud is, well, new. It's more rigid, and better suited to the inrunner in this bird. She's a quickie!

xplaneguy Thanks, brother! Ha, you should know, you were a driving force behind these liveries! This bird flies like our Venoms. I can't wait for you to fly it.

If it flies like the Venom, that's high praise indeed.

[T-CAT]

I tell ya, the full main gear doors, the plastic intakes (thank you), the split flaps, new power systems, servo pockets and covers, nylon hinging all around, the German paint scheme, nice struts and retracts, and ample battery room for a 5000+mah battery makes this jet a bit difficult to hold back purchasing and may just give in. I had no intention of it as it's not a jet on my list to own, but that's never set in stone. This one looks very nice.

I do have a X45 that just arrived, but that is going in a composite jet, but it makes me want another to use for foam aircraft like converting this T-33. Plus I DON'T have to paint the jet since I like the paint scheme. LOL

[RCGuy83]

As a member of the customer service department at Motion RC I was able to get a sneak-peak at the new T-33. I can confidentially tell you from a little stick time that it's an affordable EDF with a wide flight envelope that will keep most any EDF pilot well entertained. The inrunner 1920Kv power is fantastic! It will fly at 40% throttle and you can drive it around scale-like or pin the throttle and bore some holes in the sky. No matter what throttle setting it sounds amazing! Build and setup is very easy. I used an Admiral RX600SP receiver with this build and flew with NO gyro for test flights. I set it up box stock and had no surprises on maiden. It feels like a more sporty F-86 80mm but is still very easy to line up and land. If you're newer to EDF's this is a great choice. If you're seasoned it's a very fun jet to fly crisp and smooth. Having 2-3 of these in the pattern would be a lot of fun!

*80mm 3658-1920Kv Inrunner 9-Blade

*100amp ESC

*6S 4000mah-5000mah

*Tip-Tanks Removable for easy transport

*2 paint schemes available USAF/German Camo

[Aros]

Product pages are now live folks...


US:

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star USAF 80mm EDF Jet - PNP

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star USAF 80mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star German 80mm EDF Jet - PNP

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star German 80mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS


Europe:

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star USAF 80mm EDF Jet - PNP

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star USAF 80mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star German 80mm EDF Jet - PNP

Freewing T-33 Shooting Star German 80mm EDF Jet - ARF PLUS

[fjkelley@cox.net]

The full-scale T-33 is EXACTLY 33" longer than a P/F-80 "Shooting Star". Otherwise, the two airframes are identical. Lockheed put a 33" "plug" under the canopy, which allowed them to add the back set (and dual controls), and label it a T-33 "T-Bird".
A number of F-80's were modded to T-33 standards, but retained the .50 cal. machine guns and underwing stores stations. These hybrids were known as AT-33's, and used as air-to-ground tactics trainers. I had the privilege of flying and training in these unique, albeit aged, aircraft. Loved every minute in the machine!

Old Dawg

[AirHead]

I was waiting for a vintage jet release! Because there have been few Canadian planes in existence, I will do this version of the Canadair CT-133 flying red hot chili pepper known as The Red Knight....
Very happy to see the T33 modelled. Of course I like the USAF version which is the original....Yeeehaw!....

[James]

That's a happy man right there! Love it Andrew!

[Corsair nut]

Flies like a venom you say??? Good enough for me!

[davecee]

When can we order one??? Inquiring minds want to know.

[AirHead]

That's a happy man right there! Love it Andrew!

How ironic! An American plane with two Iron Crosses on it. The Germans had to say yes to everything after 1945!.....lol

[Alpha]

When can we order one??? Inquiring minds want to know.

davecee The Pre-Order is now live! The first batch arrives to the States in about a week from now, and to the EU about a week after that, so.... Surprise, surprise, many of you will be flying this bird before the end of the month. Merry January!

After the typical ~8 week pre-order interval of the AL37 and F-18, we wanted to change it up with a quickfire release for this T-33, same as we did with the Skynetic Havok and Shrike, and FlightLine P-51 and Fw-190D.9 Dora.

[42 South Pilot]

A Question for RC Guy 83 from Motion. or Alpha, Can you please give me the distance in mm from the battery tray up vertical to the bottom of the canopy front tab.
Just want to see how high that is to see if my batteries will fit ok. On some models I have had to trim some of the foam off said canopy front tab.
Thank you. I have the Venom to and it flies like its on rails, so if this is the same then count me in.

[Rosytime]

Pre ordered is done. Can't wait to get it.

[T-CAT]

Just ordered the German PNP. I had a $200 gift card so I figured "what the heck, ya know".

[Dacostasr]

Preorder in! Woohoo!

[soareyes]

Pre-ordered! My dad was a USAF flight instructor in the T-33 (and later the T-38) so this plane is natural for me. Just wish he was still here to see it fly.

[Valkpilot]

Ohh soo that's how the the T-7 came about!

[Valkpilot]

Alpha, better stock extra wings, because the folks who like to modify planes may try hanging a set on this: https://www.motionrc.com/collections...np#support-tab to get ether of these:

[T-CAT]

I'm hoping the power to weight ratio on this jet is good.