What a great video. You did a great job showing people how to turn a PNP model into a great looking scale model and also you included a lot of pointers on material you used to do that. Thanks for sharing!!! Great work on converting the PNP model to such a beautiful scale model. Can't wait to see the finished paint scheme.
SO nice! Great to see this model take to the skies over middle Tennessee, thanks for sharing all the upgrades and work that went into this Chris. Looking forward to seeing her all dressed up!!
I have some backseat time in our Canadian version as a young pup just joining the Airforce around early 80’s. Flew as a target for our F101 Voodoos to intercept. As I watched you building my eyes went to that “well used” square of foam on your table, guessing it would speak of countless models you have put together while the T-Bird waited. Ohhhhh, watched your tips on the F18 80mm and will do my setup as per. I just got my FMS version yesterday shipped from China. I live retired in Thailand and look forward to flying it soon. Regards in Cali.
Sweeeeet! Man thise speed brakes were way better than the ones on mine hahaha. Weird that the fan never seemed to clean up like mine did. You definately have to use energy management and fly in a scale manner to get the most out of it. Looking forward to the next vid!
Not only beautiful craftsmanship, but you brought it back in one piece. I look forward to seeing the finished product. Roughly how much weight is being added by the paint?
I have a T-33 that has been modified with lights and cockpit changes. However, your mods are awesome! This is such a great model to work with. Great video!
It whistles, howls, and whooshes! I need to get mine out, fix some damage, and get it flying again. The tip tanks on a T-33 look so great when you roll it. Brent is "The Man". After you, of course..
Chris, I would love to see a series that does an ultra-deep-dive into your refinishing process. A few years back I used your technique and materials an ended up with a plane that, while beautiful, was so heavy it couldn’t take off. Clearly, I was doing something wrong. The Tomcat refinish videos were great, but they still lacked a bit of detail on number of coats, amount of filler, that sort of thing. Thanks!
What model was it? Were you flying from grass by chance? Truth be told, I’ve found most of the models I’ve done this with tend to fly better actually, so I’m a bit surprised by what you’re saying as that has never been my experience. I don’t necessarily have a set number on things, I just tend to do what’s needed to get the finish I’m looking for. So, filler as needed to get it filled, poly coats is between 3-6 and then primer as needed sanding between coats to get the desired smoothness. I have been doing some exclusive channel members content that does dive deeper into this stuff, so maybe that might help? I do at least one masterclass video per month as a part of that. One of the recent ones talked about finish materials, etc on this T33 and I plan to talk more about the refinish and paint process in the next. Btw, have you seen my book? I talk a lot about it in there too: www.artofscalemodeling.com
" In light of recent events" yeah glad to see you back on the horse. Yeah 50's navy jets you got to have a gold helmet....i have one on my FJ-1 Fury. Cant wait to see it all dolled up. Take care and keep these vids coming.
Even though I can hear the electric motor whine(I mean of course we can)...that exhaust sound...wow! It really has a nice turbine exhaust sound. All that without jet fuel and explosion if crashed....and a needed waiver.😉
alittle tip next time put some some talcum powder in the minwax make it like a slurry,,sort of thick but will still drip a little its an ol modelers trick used on balsa also but works good on foam l did this on my freewing al37 converted to a tanker and it work good you can also use in on lite fiberglass cloth,sands good.
WOOOOOO. This is so cool! So question, are you ever nervous of the controllers and reliability? i notice the testing of the radio link and was curious if you had a big preflight check for it all. Nice videos as always!
Usually not, but it is a reality that can happen. In light of the loss of my T28, I spent extra time vetting out the radio on this one just to be extra sure.
I have a seagull models p47 that I haven't assemble yet, but I would like try some of your paneling and weathering techniques, would that be better to do it after or before the assembly and mounting everything on? Thanks for all your videos, you are awesome!
I was wondering if you ever use microballoons with epoxy or paint when prepping a foamy for polycrylic? I just got my Avios Super Tacano and am starting to prep it. I don’t know if I just got a less than stellar quality one but I have a lot of voids to fill. I don’t want to do a complete repaint.
I just use the sherwinn williams spackle for filling damage or imperfections and then coat it with a couple coats of poly before primer/paint. It’s really fine, so will give you a nice surface for paint, especially once sealed.
Thanks for the great tutorial Geek Master 👍 A couple of questions. I couldn’t see the brand of primer your using and what grit do you sand with between coats ? Would that Rustoleum clear be a good finish to spray over all foam unpainted aircraft as a protectant/ sealer ?
I’m using duplicolor filler primer and sanding with 180 grit for most things. The rustoleum clear is a clear coat only meant for sealing paint, etc. so, I’m not sure spraying it over foam bare foam will do much truthfully. Are you looking for something to help with paint adhesion on bare foam?
@@Thercgeek I use Minwax on my foam planes as a surface finish to give some protection from wear and tear and to seal in the decals. It is so expensive here in Australia at $70 a can. I can buy Rustoleum for $17. I was looking for a cheaper option to do the same job.
I watch a lot of your stuff even receive your emails and once got a copy or preview of your refinishing book - so I don’t deserve an answer here but I’m trying to recall what primer you use? I have a similar process to yours but I procrastinate - bad ADHD, when I persevere I get incredible results but have you ever worked on a really beat up model? I’m struggling with an L39 that is quite rough - I find once there’s damage that’s gone into the foam material it’s very tricky to finish nicely. Finishing virgin foam is a dream
The primer I use is duplicolor filler primer. It works quite well. The thing with damaged models is that if you’re doing a full refinish like this, you can hide the damage pretty easily behind filler and primer. However, if you’re trying to match the original factory finish without that, it’s extremely difficult.
It technically stiffens the springs, but it still results in a softer oleo with a longer stroke which was the goal. I needed the model to sit a little lower on the mains to get a more positive aoa on the ground.
Addendum- Is the video music the same that you're listening to?🤔🤣 Or do you have some Judas Priest, Suicidal Tendencies, or Lovebites playing in those buds? (Hint, check out Lovebites🤯❤)
You use what you got man. Plus, the reality is issues can arise with any system out there, but sure some protocols are better and have better redundancy which I will explore when I have the time to.
I understand! Each one chooses and uses what they have and/or prefer! I would leave Spektrum after the T28, that would be my choice! Huge loss there! The video bellow is great! Shows that Spektrum and Futaba are questionable and probably stopped their development (my opinion) ua-cam.com/video/LargnWPSX04/v-deo.htmlsi=_z7ELn6JCKJtAPSy
Wow Chris! I usually enjoy your videos, but you've been getting sloppy lately. The " slop I'm speaking of is no dust or vapor mask and no safety glasses. You are setting an example to hundreds of newbie modelers and I'm sorry, it's the wrong example. Please do better!
We have an original T-33 at our Air Museum Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Museum, Horsham PA .. just a few from me, in fact we were there a few weeks ago , In NAVY livery too, also have a NAVY Phantom, Skyhawk, F/A-18 If you need some pics, be glad to take a few for you !!
What a great video. You did a great job showing people how to turn a PNP model into a great looking scale model and also you included a lot of pointers on material you used to do that.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Great work on converting the PNP model to such a beautiful scale model.
Can't wait to see the finished paint scheme.
Thank you very much!
What in the heck is a PNP model? Isn't this just a molded foam ARF?
It started out that way, yes. PNP just simply means plug ‘n play where it just requires adding a receiver to go fly.
That SOUND ! ! ! ! Just like the real thing ! ! ! ! 🙂
Thanks for doing this....I appreciate your efforts to teach the process of your modification...thanks buddy.
You bet, Thanks for watching! 😊
SO nice! Great to see this model take to the skies over middle Tennessee, thanks for sharing all the upgrades and work that went into this Chris. Looking forward to seeing her all dressed up!!
Thanks my friend!
Amazing craftmanship, as always! I can't wait for the next episode!!!
Thanks so much!
I have some backseat time in our Canadian version as a young pup just joining the Airforce around early 80’s. Flew as a target for our F101 Voodoos to intercept. As I watched you building my eyes went to that “well used” square of foam on your table, guessing it would speak of countless models you have put together while the T-Bird waited. Ohhhhh, watched your tips on the F18 80mm and will do my setup as per. I just got my FMS version yesterday shipped from China. I live retired in Thailand and look forward to flying it soon. Regards in Cali.
Sounds amazing! Must have been difficult with orientation with it all primed grey against a grey Sky. Testament to a great pilot mate!!
Thank you! It wasn’t too bad, but there were a couple times the airplane actually started to fade into the fog. 😆
Sweeeeet! Man thise speed brakes were way better than the ones on mine hahaha. Weird that the fan never seemed to clean up like mine did. You definately have to use energy management and fly in a scale manner to get the most out of it. Looking forward to the next vid!
Looking forward to the final result. Congrats on the maiden!
Thank you!
Not only beautiful craftsmanship, but you brought it back in one piece. I look forward to seeing the finished product. Roughly how much weight is being added by the paint?
That is just to cool, sounds awesome !
I have a T-33 that has been modified with lights and cockpit changes. However, your mods are awesome! This is such a great model to work with. Great video!
Very cool man! The T-33 is such a classic design, so sweet 😊
Really nice Chris. Can hardly wait for paint .. decals .. and detail.
Sounds and flies awsome.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man!
It whistles, howls, and whooshes! I need to get mine out, fix some damage, and get it flying again. The tip tanks on a T-33 look so great when you roll it. Brent is "The Man". After you, of course..
Excellent scale-like flight. Great model
Just got done building the RBCkits T33 90mm that I won at JetJam and it flys beautiful
Very cool!!
Chris, I would love to see a series that does an ultra-deep-dive into your refinishing process. A few years back I used your technique and materials an ended up with a plane that, while beautiful, was so heavy it couldn’t take off. Clearly, I was doing something wrong. The Tomcat refinish videos were great, but they still lacked a bit of detail on number of coats, amount of filler, that sort of thing. Thanks!
What model was it? Were you flying from grass by chance? Truth be told, I’ve found most of the models I’ve done this with tend to fly better actually, so I’m a bit surprised by what you’re saying as that has never been my experience. I don’t necessarily have a set number on things, I just tend to do what’s needed to get the finish I’m looking for. So, filler as needed to get it filled, poly coats is between 3-6 and then primer as needed sanding between coats to get the desired smoothness. I have been doing some exclusive channel members content that does dive deeper into this stuff, so maybe that might help? I do at least one masterclass video per month as a part of that. One of the recent ones talked about finish materials, etc on this T33 and I plan to talk more about the refinish and paint process in the next. Btw, have you seen my book? I talk a lot about it in there too: www.artofscalemodeling.com
Such a cool jet!!
Cool video! It did seem to disappear a bit in those gray skies. Looking forward to the paint videos…
It kind of did. 😆
" In light of recent events" yeah glad to see you back on the horse. Yeah 50's navy jets you got to have a gold helmet....i have one on my FJ-1 Fury. Cant wait to see it all dolled up. Take care and keep these vids coming.
Thanks. Yeah, that FJ-1 is super cool. Will need to get mine built one of these days. 😊
Early jets are so beautiful
Agreed!
congrats!
Get the FreeWing 12 blade 80mm EDF!! Electric brakes also!
Even though I can hear the electric motor whine(I mean of course we can)...that exhaust sound...wow! It really has a nice turbine exhaust sound. All that without jet fuel and explosion if crashed....and a needed waiver.😉
Parabens , ficou perfeito. bons voos.....
Thanks!
Brent is a building machine!
Indeed he is 😆
alittle tip next time put some some talcum powder in the minwax make it like a slurry,,sort of thick but will still drip a little its an ol modelers trick used on balsa also but works good on foam
l did this on my freewing al37 converted to a tanker and it work good you can also use in on lite fiberglass cloth,sands good.
I have heard of doing that, but haven’t tried it personally.
WOOOOOO.
This is so cool! So question, are you ever nervous of the controllers and reliability? i notice the testing of the radio link and was curious if you had a big preflight check for it all. Nice videos as always!
Usually not, but it is a reality that can happen. In light of the loss of my T28, I spent extra time vetting out the radio on this one just to be extra sure.
Super sweet!!!!
I have a seagull models p47 that I haven't assemble yet, but I would like try some of your paneling and weathering techniques, would that be better to do it after or before the assembly and mounting everything on? Thanks for all your videos, you are awesome!
Cool project! I’d recommend doing the panel lining on that bird after all the assembly work is done. For me, It’s always one of the last things I do.
@@Thercgeek thanks! I'll give it a try
A win, you should be proud.
Beautiful jet, and it sounds phenomenal. Great job on the finish work. What edf are you using?
Thanks! It’s just the stock freewing fan that came with the model when it was first introduced.
I was wondering if you ever use microballoons with epoxy or paint when prepping a foamy for polycrylic? I just got my Avios Super Tacano and am starting to prep it. I don’t know if I just got a less than stellar quality one but I have a lot of voids to fill. I don’t want to do a complete repaint.
I just use the sherwinn williams spackle for filling damage or imperfections and then coat it with a couple coats of poly before primer/paint. It’s really fine, so will give you a nice surface for paint, especially once sealed.
How did I miss this video dropping!
You’re here now! 😊
@@Thercgeekbest part is 21:30!! Just commenting to help the channel grow of course!! 😂🎉
Good flight overall
I had one of these in my high school.
Thanks for the great tutorial Geek Master 👍 A couple of questions. I couldn’t see the brand of primer your using and what grit do you sand with between coats ? Would that Rustoleum clear be a good finish to spray over all foam unpainted aircraft as a protectant/ sealer ?
I’m using duplicolor filler primer and sanding with 180 grit for most things. The rustoleum clear is a clear coat only meant for sealing paint, etc. so, I’m not sure spraying it over foam bare foam will do much truthfully. Are you looking for something to help with paint adhesion on bare foam?
@@Thercgeek I use Minwax on my foam planes as a surface finish to give some protection from wear and tear and to seal in the decals. It is so expensive here in Australia at $70 a can. I can buy Rustoleum for $17. I was looking for a cheaper option to do the same job.
Awesomeness
what does it weigh and what size battery you using? Nice flying. plane looks awsome
I actually haven’t weighed it. Batter is a roaring top 6s 6250mah pack.
very nice !
Thanks!
I watch a lot of your stuff even receive your emails and once got a copy or preview of your refinishing book - so I don’t deserve an answer here but I’m trying to recall what primer you use? I have a similar process to yours but I procrastinate - bad ADHD, when I persevere I get incredible results but have you ever worked on a really beat up model? I’m struggling with an L39 that is quite rough - I find once there’s damage that’s gone into the foam material it’s very tricky to finish nicely. Finishing virgin foam is a dream
The primer I use is duplicolor filler primer. It works quite well. The thing with damaged models is that if you’re doing a full refinish like this, you can hide the damage pretty easily behind filler and primer. However, if you’re trying to match the original factory finish without that, it’s extremely difficult.
I see you have an Evader jet hung up on the wall behind you. Have you modified the fan or is it still original. Mine needs a new fan. Any suggestions.
Evader jet? I’m actually not sure which you’re referencing. Have a link?
very nice.
Nice. What trim scheme are you thinking of going with?
Gonna be a Navy TV-2. 😊
Should look great 👍
318th FIS McChord AFB Washington DO IT!
Did you do the 3 d printing or have ordered it elsewhere
I did all of the 3d printing.
6 years?? damn, built my super bobcat and flew it for 3 years then sold it, fun being your own servo
You know how it is, sometimes stuff sits longer than you planned it to. I have a lot of projects like that. 😆
None of my beeswax, BUT...wouldn't shortening the springs in the LG INCREASE their stiffness?
It technically stiffens the springs, but it still results in a softer oleo with a longer stroke which was the goal. I needed the model to sit a little lower on the mains to get a more positive aoa on the ground.
Way Kool🇺🇸👍🏻👏🏻✅⭐️🫵🏼
Perfectly designed aircraft…
If she needs a name - Sweet Tennessee T
The name might need some work 😆
Addendum- Is the video music the same that you're listening to?🤔🤣 Or do you have some Judas Priest, Suicidal Tendencies, or Lovebites playing in those buds? (Hint, check out Lovebites🤯❤)
I’m usually listening to podcasts generally. Looked up lovebites, they’ve got a cool sound!
And even after the T28 he keeps using Spektrum system!
You use what you got man. Plus, the reality is issues can arise with any system out there, but sure some protocols are better and have better redundancy which I will explore when I have the time to.
I understand!
Each one chooses and uses what they have and/or prefer!
I would leave Spektrum after the T28, that would be my choice! Huge loss there!
The video bellow is great! Shows that Spektrum and Futaba are questionable and probably stopped their development (my opinion)
ua-cam.com/video/LargnWPSX04/v-deo.htmlsi=_z7ELn6JCKJtAPSy
@@Thercgeek Definitely take a look at the FrSky Tandem offerings. I switched to the X20RS and it has been flawless.
Testing
1, 2…3?
the fan was choked... and looked underpowered .. otherwise.. seems to be flying a lot better
A little bit, yeah. The air was pretty thick too, so that didn’t help. Will be interesting on a warmer day if there’s much difference.
6 years project? it look like you bought rtf rc plane then modified
Right, which was started 6 years ago. 😆
Wow Chris! I usually enjoy your videos, but you've been getting sloppy lately. The " slop I'm speaking of is no dust or vapor mask and no safety glasses. You are setting an example to hundreds of newbie modelers and I'm sorry, it's the wrong example. Please do better!
I'm laughing at this comment. Shame shame!
We have an original T-33 at our Air Museum Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Museum, Horsham PA .. just a few from me, in fact we were there a few weeks ago , In NAVY livery too, also have a NAVY Phantom, Skyhawk, F/A-18 If you need some pics, be glad to take a few for you !!
Very cool, thank you!