I have been posting this build in the Old Time Stunt section but got to thinking since I'm going to use my NIB Norvel 074 engine I thought maybe I should post here also. This engine will need a break-in before flying. Anyone with Norvel 074 experience feel free to give any tips on the operation and flying these small engines. It is the RC version so will need to lock throttle in full power position prior to flying the airplane. If anyone is interested in the build just check in on the Old time stunt section. I'm thinking 42 ft. lines, why? because that's what I have. Richard

Larry, I'm not sure when it first appeared, but it was a Christmas gift to me in 1947 along with an O&R 19 Side port on spark ignition. I never did complete it as it was lacking in detail and just a little beyond my building expertise at that young age. So 68 years later I decided I needed to build it. Not the same kit of course. I built this one from plans. Also have the plans to the Miss Behave for larger engines. Yes it has a flat bottom airfoil. They didn't know any better in those days. Most of gas models were FF, so early control line airplanes carried over those design ideas of the time. This design could be made into a nice little c/l plane by moving the wing up on the center line using a modern stunt airfoil and adding more wing area via stationary flaps or possible movable flaps if so desired. I marvel at the fellows who actually got some flight out of the Baby Miss Behave with a sparky engine carrying a coil, pen- cell batteries and condenser. My hats off to them! Must have glided like a rock.  Note, the BMB has a 24 inch WS and 90 squares. Richard

Larry, That is a good question. I have only flown larger airplanes mostly in the 1960's with 35 size engines. So not really privy to what to expect with the 074. I have only flown two flights on lines since then. That is something I will have to consider. Richard