Gee Bee R1 Model 1933 Plastic Model Aicraft kit Scale 1:48 A&A Models AAM4807

Gee Bee R-1 racing aircraft model kit in 1:48 scale represents one of the most iconic and radical air racing designs of the early 1930s.

The Gee Bee R-1 (Model Z) was designed and built by the Granville Brothers Aircraft company in the United States for closed-course air racing. Its extremely compact fuselage, large radial engine, and short wings resulted in an unmistakable appearance that earned it the nickname “flying barrel.”

Gee Bee R-1 – American Air Racing Icon of the 1930s

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine producing approximately 900 horsepower, the Gee Bee R-1 achieved outstanding speed but demanded exceptional pilot skill. In 1934, pilot Lowell Bayles was killed during a high-speed record attempt. The aircraft was later dismantled, with components reused during the development of the Gee Bee R-2.

This plastic model kit by A&A Models accurately captures the distinctive proportions and configuration of the Gee Bee R-1, making it suitable for builders interested in classic American air racing and pre-World War II aviation history.

The kit belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is produced in 1:48 scale, allowing it to be displayed alongside other Golden Age racing aircraft models.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with aircraft parts
• Transparent canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Mask set
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions in English

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: A&A Models (Ukraine)
• Scale: 1:48
• Model (SKU): AAM4807
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: Gee Bee R-1 (Model Z)
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled kit. Paints and glue are not included.
• Model length: 110 mm (4.33 in)
• Wingspan: 159 mm (6.25 in)