I Transformed a T-33 Shooting Star Into a Navy TV-2...and Flew It!

This wasn’t just a refinish—it was a mission. After sitting in the box for years, months of sanding, painting, weathering, and detailing led to this moment: the maiden flight of a fully transformed RC T-33 turned Navy TV-2. But was it truly ready? In this real-time full build and flight video, watch the entire journey unfold—from final touches to first flight.

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00:00 The end of the beginning...
00:32 It only took 6 years...
01:29 Sand, Primer, Repeat...
02:19 Let's Build & Paint a Cockpit
04:27 Final Detailing
06:14 Final Paint Prep
08:37 Let's Paint!
10:57 Detail Painting & Markings
12:11 Panel Lines & Weathering
14:07 Maiden Flight
18:41 The Final Finish...
19:03 What NEXT??