RBC Kits T33

Description

RBC T-33 90mm Kit

The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is an American subsonic jet trainer. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2, then TV-2, and after 1962, T-33B. The last operator of the T-33, the Bolivian Air Force, retired the type in July 2017, after 44 years of service.

This easy-to-build kit will create a great-looking jet that is easy to repair.  The RBC kit features a construction of balsa, plywood, and abs plastic to make an easy-to-build/repair kit that has great flying characteristics. The kit contains all parts cnc cut including all wood to finish the T-33 T-Bird.  A large clear cad drawing is also included and also a vacuum-formed canopy and nose cone. Features a large top hatch for easy access to the battery and receiver area.

Decals not included in kit.

Full pictures and instructions download here

• Wing Area: 36,5 dm2
• Wing Span; 1545 mm
• Lenght:1400mm
• Flight Weight: Starts at 4600 grams
• 6 Channel, Ailerons, elevator, Throttle, Retracts, flaps, nosewheel steering, rudder

• All Formers And Ribs CNC cut parts in balsa and ply
• Unique Tab Lock Design
• Note that the T33 build is the same as the P80
• But the T33 has a longer nose and different tanks

Kit Includes:

• Photos and Instructions download
• Full Size Rolled Cad Plans With All Parts Shown
• Vacuformed Canopy, nosecone, tip tanks ducting,  paper inlet, and outlet ducting
• All wood and sheeting to make the T33 3 sheets of balsa 7 sheets of lite ply and spruce and balsa stringers
• 371 CNC cut ply and balsa parts There is no hardware in the T33 like hinges and horns etc etc

BUILDERS NOTE: REFER TO THE “ELECTRIC SETUP GUIDELINE” ON THE HOME PAGE TO HELP DETERMINE THE PROPER SETUP FOR THE FAN, ESC, MOTOR, AND BATTERY.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLETION:

• Any 8-channel Radio/Lightweight Receiver:
• Servos: About 13 grams metal gear flaps need stronger type 30gr
• Motor: Hetrc 650 or 700 series brushless motor
• 90mm edf unit: HET 6904, E-Jets Jetfan 90mm, Schubeler DS-50 AXI or JP Hobby 90mm edf units (RBC Kits does not recommend the FMS or FreeWing edf unit will not be sufficient for flight.
• Battery: 8S lipo 5000ma or 2 packs 4S
• Thick and Thin CA glue, 3/3
• Small parts screws etc are not in the kit; a list of parts is included

RBC Kits Build Note: Note that the P80 instructions are used for the T33 as it is the same build
the fuselage of the T33 is longer but same construction, pictures are added for tanks and some minor things for ease.

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Insurance Note:  Fan Jets USA recommends the purchase of shipping insurance. If insurance is not purchased and the package is lost or damaged, the most that can be claimed with the USPS and awarded to the purchaser (shipment recipient) is $50.00.  Fan Jets USA is not responsible for reimbursing the purchaser the difference of an order of any amount.  Shipping charges are not included in an insurance claim per USPS guidelines.

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