The 1:48 Gee Bee R1 in its 1933 form is a plastic kit of the American Gee Bee Model R-1 racer in 1:48 from the manufacturer A&A Models.
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An injection-molded plastic kit of the American Gee Bee Model R-1 Super Sportster racing aircraft, the better known of the pair of these machines. The reference to 1933 in the name points to the later build state of the aircraft, that is to its condition after modifications, not to its debut season. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted; the package contents and the number of decal schemes are stated on the packaging of the product.
The Model R-1 was the shorter and more powerful of the pair of Gee Bee racing specials. It had a smaller wingspan and a more powerful radial engine and was built for speed on a closed circuit. The silhouette of the aircraft is unmistakable: a short barrel-shaped fuselage that tapers only slightly from the massive engine cowling, and a cockpit set right back by the tail surfaces. In 1932 the R-1 wrote itself into history by winning the Thompson Trophy circuit race. At the same time it was among the most demanding aircraft of its day to fly, because the whole design was subordinated to speed. During its short career the machine went through modifications that mainly affected the length of the fuselage and the internal layout.
Give your main attention to the seating of the engine and the cowling, because it is this bulk that forms the characteristic shape of the real subject. Paint the cockpit before you close the fuselage and mask the glazing. The typical glossy racing finish needs a perfectly smoothed and primed surface, otherwise the gloss will emphasize every irregularity. Spray the paint in thin coats, use gloss varnish under the decals and leave the finished model in the sheen that matches period racing machines. Deal with the transitions between color fields by masking rather than with a decal.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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