- This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the German Air Force demonstration aircraft specifications of the T-33A Shooting Star, a masterpiece jet trainer reproduced on a 1/72 scale that allows you to enjoy the markings of a different Luftwaffe demonstration aircraft.
[About the actual machine]
- The T-33 Shooting Star is a jet trainer aircraft mainly operated by the US Air Force since 1948 after World War II.
- It was also used by the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and was a familiar aircraft in the skies of Japan.
- The engine is equipped with one Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal turbojet engine.
- The maximum speed without chip tanks or guide weapons was Mach 0.8.
- Adopts a tandem two-seater aircraft design with straight wings.
- By 1959, over 6,500 aircraft had been produced, making it a best-selling aircraft used in over 30 countries around the world.
-Many were deployed and operated in Western countries in Europe, and even in the West German Air Force after World War II, with the cooperation of the United States, it was operated for a long time as one of the important aircraft for air force maintenance.
[About the model]
- A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the American jet trainer T-33A on a 1/72 scale.
- The kit is reproduced with easy-to-assemble parts and has a finished length of approximately 150mm.
- The shape of the aircraft with straight wings is well reproduced.
- In addition, delicate expressions such as panel lines also enhance the realism.
- The air brake can be assembled by selecting open or closed.
- In addition to the delicate reproduction of the legs, you can't miss the reproduction of the storage compartment.
- In addition, the inside of the cockpit has a front and rear tandem layout, including the instrument panel and control stick, which are realistically modeled.
- The markings reproduce the markings of the T-33 demonstration aircraft operated by the West German Air Force in the 1960s.
- The decals are made by Cartograf, an Italian company with a reputation for high quality.
- This is a fun kit with eye-catching flashy markings that are unique to the demo machine.
- The kit includes markings for two demo machines.
- You can choose which one to finish.
[Major features]
- Reproduce the T-33 Shooting Star jet trainer in 1/72 scale
- Finished total length is approximately 150mm
- The markings reproduce the specifications of the West German Air Force demo aircraft. Contains two aircraft belonging to the 71st Fighter Wing Richthofen and Air Force Academy [B]
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