LTR-14 METEOR

Historical Note:    Our LTR-14 Meteor model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our LTR-14 Meteor model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant LTR-14 Meteor model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.   

Scale:    1:20
W/S:      15.5    inches
Lgth:      14.25    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KLTR14MTE                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Price:    $175.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    The LTR-14 Meteor was designed by Roscoe Turner and was modified by Matty Laird.  The Meteor was an elongated Gee Bee racer with very short, thin wings powered by biggest engine available. 

Laird got Howard W. Barrow and Prof John D. Akerman to design the aircraft based on Turner's conceived general formula 1936 for advanced aircraft for Bendix long-distance and Thompson closed-course races.  Then, the design turned over to Lawrence W. Brown, a well-known manufacturer of racing planes.  Brown and Turner couldn't agree on changes to basic design, that's why Turner next turned to E.M. "Matty" Laird, also a famous figure in construction of fast racing planes.  Turner also made cost-plus arrangement with Turner to complete the design of new plane in time for 1937 air races.

The LTR-14 Meteor flew very well and seemed to have needed speed.  Later, Turner seemed to have Thompson race well in hand when he went back to circle a pylon he thought he had missed (but he didn't).  The LTR-14 Meteor won 3rd place but it was obvious that this new aircraft was fast but not superior to contemporary racers.  Turner realized he would have to win races in same old fashion way--fly to maximum capability of aircraft and himself.  Thus, Turner began making improvements in streamlining the plane, now called Ring Free Meteor, in honor of MacMillan Oil Company which had backed him for so long.  The LTR-14 Meteor won the next two Thompson races in 1938 and 1939, making it the first and only 3-time winner.  Shortly, Turner retired feeling that at age 43, had pressed his luck long enough and he died at age 74.  Turner had been a dashing figure in crimson helmet, royal blue blouse, faun trousers, highly polished boots, diamond wings, natty mustache and gleaming smile