Amazing detail on a T-33 RC jet model currently under construction by Graeme Mears

(5 pix)

 The name Graeme Mears might not ring a bell with you, unless you're really into stunningly awesome scale RC models... tho if you saw my post on the Privately owned F-16 a while back you might remember the name from there. Graeme is a master at building freakishly accurate and detailed RC models that tend to win big awards. And he's got one in the works right now that's just beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel - a fabulous Lockheed T-33 model in fictitious Thunderbirds paint. Tho the Air Force aerobatic team never flew T-33's there are several real live examples with private owners that have adopted the scheme on the airplane. It's one of those real aircraft that this model will represent.

 Graeme is working toward competing at the Jet World Masters event coming up later this year from July 24th thru August 6th at the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton Ohio. The pictures here are just a few of the ones he has posted on his facebook page. I highly recommend you check out the page to see the other pictures of the build. Keep in mind if you don't have a FB account, you won't be able to get to the pix.

 This T-33 is a 1:4.5 scale, so pretty much 1/4 scale, which works out to a 110" wingspan and 101" long. One of Graeme's biggest challenges with the model is keeping it under the 20kg (44 pound) weight limit imposed by the Jet World Masters competition. Adding so much detail, especially in moving parts, really starts to build up the weight. A recent update from him indicated that he's stripped some excess weight out and thinks he's gonna be ok.