1/48 Academy T-33A 'Mako Shark'
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:00 pm
Hey everyone!!!
Wow, I'm so behind on posting my photos and and model, I almost feel shame
But I will anyways!! I definitely started it a little while ago but got caught up in work and other projects...
I saw a photo of this plane not too long ago and really wanted to give it a shot. This was a very difficult model to track down as Academy has since discontinued it. So if you can, I'd suggest picking one up for your stash before that disappear completely.
Here are the photos.







Here are the decals that came with the model.

These are the ones I'll be using...



Here are the instructions



I've put the cockpit together - nothing too crazy here. The AM cockpit kit might have been a great addition, but for the moment, I'm perfectly happy with what comes with... except the seats, they're pretty boring, will definitely have to add at least seat-belts.


Here's the wing section. Except for over-sanding in some places, fit is great! Will fix it up with some more sanding


That's all for now - last night I primed the cockpit and will do some painting later today to get more of a move on with this project. It's sat on my shelf for too long and needs finishing.

Wow, I'm so behind on posting my photos and and model, I almost feel shame
But I will anyways!! I definitely started it a little while ago but got caught up in work and other projects...
I saw a photo of this plane not too long ago and really wanted to give it a shot. This was a very difficult model to track down as Academy has since discontinued it. So if you can, I'd suggest picking one up for your stash before that disappear completely.
Here are the photos.







Here are the decals that came with the model.

These are the ones I'll be using...



Here are the instructions



I've put the cockpit together - nothing too crazy here. The AM cockpit kit might have been a great addition, but for the moment, I'm perfectly happy with what comes with... except the seats, they're pretty boring, will definitely have to add at least seat-belts.


Here's the wing section. Except for over-sanding in some places, fit is great! Will fix it up with some more sanding


That's all for now - last night I primed the cockpit and will do some painting later today to get more of a move on with this project. It's sat on my shelf for too long and needs finishing.



