Dennis: The plans came in a nice 8 1/2" x 11" book with this inspiring picture of Pete flying his Baby. It just looks like something we could do. The book was divided into 8 sections ending with Assembly, Test, Flying.
Each section started with a list of of all the materials needed. The wood came from the local lumber yards, bolts often from the A & N (Army & Navy Surplus, pre Nike days) store, and other surplus stores in Detroit. We borrowed uncle Bill's Shop Smith to cut all the sticks and a nice Delta band saw from Wally, our next door neighbor. We slowed down the band saw to cut steel with a couple washing machine pulleys from the junk yard. I still use the pulleys for that purpose on a Craftsman band saw. My brother David eventually bought the band saw from Wally.
Each section had step by step instructions which were very clear and written for the novice. It truly was a matter of doing each step and checking them off the list. We never really worried so much about the big project as the next thing on the list.
Along with the instructions were clear simple drawings. Many were isometric drawings so it was easy to visualize what we were trying to do.
Along with the instructions were clear simple drawings. Many were isometric drawings so it was easy to visualize what we were trying to do.
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