STEN8 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Gentlemen, I am seeking opinions on the best 1/72 T-33. I need to add one to my trainer collection and have n=been doing some research. Plaatz or Heller? Old Hasegawa? Your opinions would be welcome before I pull the trigger. Harry Lutz, Florida Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Platz hands down. Italeri reboxed the Platz kit recently so that may be easier to find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 Paul, Took your advice. I was leaning toward the Platz kit anyway, but did want to explore the options. Got a good deal and ordered this morning. T-Birds rule! Now as for a decal scheme...... Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Draggie748 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 The Italeri kit USAF decals are wrong in that the 5FIS markings are outlined in black instead of dark blue, same for the "USAF" markings colour. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 It does. There are so many really cool schemes - I guess hardly surprising since the T-Bird was ubiquitous in so many air forces. I'm looking forward to adding one to my shelf! Thanks, Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Xtradecal has (or had) a nice sheet with many options for USAF birds, and Iliad did a good sheet for Navy/Marines T-Birds. Here's one of each on two Platz T-33s: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Oh, those are pretty. Harry Lutz, FL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 There are also a T-33 / RT-33 from Sword, available on Hannants. Its a wonderful kit with PE color and resin for cockpit and other parts. For me is the best on 1/72 Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STEN8 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 42 minutes ago, Gremlin said: There are also a T-33 / RT-33 from Sword, available on Hannants. Its a wonderful kit with PE color and resin for cockpit and other parts. For me is the best on 1/72 Cheers Every Sword kit I have built has been swell. Their BAC Strikemaster also comes with resin, PE and masks. The T-39 Sabreliner is sweet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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