1/48 Academy RCN T-33 

by Ryan Cameron

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I built this T-33 using the recently released Academy kit.  I have read that the shape is wrong, but it looks like a T-33 to me and I can live with the inaccurate shape.  I built it out of the box with the addition of the True Details resin seats and I added a little detail to the flap and wheel well interiors.  I used Alclad for the metal finish, a mix of Arrow Graphics decals and homemade decals.

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The T-33 was the Canadian Navy's first operational jet and was used as an intermediate trainer to convert RCN pilots from propeller-driven to jet aircraft.  This particular aircraft was stationed at Comox, B.C. with VU-33 squadron.

Ryan

Photos and text © by Ryan Cameron