RE: GEE BEE R3 RACER??WOW!!!
Spoke with Gerry at Giant Models (HUGEthanks Kerwin51 !!!!!) and they have not only the subject plane, AKA the "20cc" version, but also a 30cc 73" and a 100cc which must be that german one we see in the videos. All are made by the same Chinese company, and all are ongoing models. The 20cc (ours) is already in, but the others are coming February. The smallest one, ours, has the highest wing loading, which would explain the difficult flying characteristics, although having reviewed all the vids, some seem to fly this baby with no issues other than somewhat tricky landings due mostly to the no-spring gear. All the Giant models ones come in the Texaco scheme according to their website.
Nex, I'm about to pull the trigger but let me know if you want to trade. I'd prefer your paint scheme.
Also, Id love to know how much the airframe weighs. I keep hearing refernces to "light build" but then I see 8.5lb porkers. Can anyone weigh their airframe?