I've been building Zs for quite a number of years. In 33% scale I prefer Don Neill's plans. He did the models for the movie "The Rocketeer." His plans are the closest to scale that I've seen. Lots of work to build but they're worth it. Even the gear operates like the real airplane. I have one framed up and parcially covered. The second is almost framed.

In 25% scale, I prefer the one by Henry Haffke. I started two but got sidetracked to build a true scale 1/5 Gee Bee Z from my own plans, using the Page model as a beginning.

The 1/5 Z has 95% scale outline. It is framed up and waiting covering. I will cover it with silk and dope and finish it off in automotive paints. Power is a OS 80 2S. I'm sure it will be a screamer!

I hope this photo of it shows up. I would like to share it with those interested in Gee Bees.

Charles