GeeBee R-1
Item#: TAMC115Our Price: $159.99 SAVE: $68.00 (30%)
List Price : $227.99
- Civilian aerial racer
- Propeller driven aircraft, single engine
- Painted wood construction
- Scale: 1/20
- Operators: Private operation
- Time in operation: 1932
- Post-World War II era
- Manufacturers: Granville Brothers
- Length: 10.63 inches
- Wingspan: 15 inches
A special made air racer, the GeeBee Model R was one of the fastest aircraft produced in the 1930s. An unusual teardrop design gave the fuselage of the craft lift characteristics, and a far rearward cockpit gave the pilot greater visibility during races, particularly in turns. Only two models were built, and both eventually crashed (one due to non-recommended modification), but despite this the model was highly regarded on the race circuits, particularly by the famous Jimmy Doolittle. An iconic image of pioneering days in aviation, this model of the GeeBee R-1 aircraft will make a superb addition to any collection.
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Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you'll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Material
Wood
Finish
Painted
Year
1932
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
10.63
Aircraft
Prop
Manufacturer
Grandville Brothers
Wingspan (in.)
15
# of Pieces
1
Scale
1/20
