help on tony kitty

[Brent Rogillio]

On a tony kit from Rsm does the fuse sides curve and glue on the formers on the bottom. This is pretty good bend.

[Dallas Hanna]

Google "Warburton Tony" and you will find the plan of original plus the mag docs for reference on Outerzone.
.  Not sure how true to plan/kit from RSM is to Warburton's

[Air Ministry .]

Knowing the poms , that era , they probably PLANKED IT . 1/4 x 1/8 strips . Balsa cement . PVA and youll ad 5 Ton. .

These Warburtons were at the top of the heap in the U K as radical disadent designers !  https://outerzone.co.uk/search/results.asp?keyword=Frank%20Warburton&Xresultsview=Extended

Dunno if thisisa relitive .

[Air Ministry .]

Hipocket or outerzone ? lists AEROMODELLOR magazine scans . So it could be there , wherever it is . 

[Air Ministry .]

And if that dematerialises , there HERE : https://www.vintagemodelplans.com/products/full-size-printed-plans-vintage-plan-1964-control-line-stunt-tony-won-every-contest

[Steve Helmick]

While the original may have used strips/planking method, most builders these days would mold top and bottom shells from 2 or 3 layers of 1/32 sheet...pretty tough with the laminating glue. Making the pattern to mold the balsa is a new skill that isn't that difficult and I'm sure that has been pretty well covered in the Building Forum. Selecting the right piece of balsa, add HOT water (some add ammonia), Ace elastic bandages, patiently waiting for it to dry, etc. Some like Titebond, while others use epoxy. Some folks add a layer of carbon vail between the laminations. Add some 1/16" bulkheads every 5"-6" and you got it.  Steve

[Brent Rogillio]

I was able to wet it and make the bend. Thanks for the response