Cosmic Wind (oz6266)
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Cosmic Wind (Midget). Rubber sport model. All-sheet design. Wingspan 14 in.
Quote: "This is one of the 'Model'n Tips' that Model Aircraft published in the sixties before it ceased publication in 1965. Ray was a genius and had a very special way of drawing complete plans on a small magazine page"
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Update 18/9/2025: Added article, thanks to Maciej.
Quote: "AEROMODELLERS (like dress designers?) would be lost without supplies of the humble pin. For holding sheet coverings, frameworks, etc in position while the cement sets they are invaluable. On the subject of pins, herewith two tips. Firstly always use the glass-headed modelling variety, they are easier to position accurately, and to push in. Secondly, when removing pins, rotate the pin several times before pulling it out. The pin will withdraw easier and you will avoid damage to the parts being held together. Heaving a pin straight out often causes trouble with a delicate structure.
You will only need a handful of modelling pins, some medium grade balsawood, and a few odds and ends to get right in building the rubber-powered model featured here. It is a simple-to-build, sure-fire performer, of the famous Good-year Trophy racing aeroplane, Cosmic Wind, designed by Lockheed's test pilot Tony LeVier in 1947. It's a good looker and flies as well as it looks. The plan furnishes all details.
Spend a moment on balancing this little racer correctly. Test glide over long grass and obtain a straight glide. Then wind on the turns and get flying. Fly to the left and avoid right hand turns. Rudder adjustment is sensitive. See you on the starting line!"
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(oz6266)
Cosmic Wind
by Ray Malmstrom
from Model Aircraft
14in span
Scale Rubber F/F
clean :)
all formers complete :)
got article :) -
Submitted: 13/01/2015
Filesize: 146KB
Format: • PDFbitmap
Credit*: Edubarca, Maciej
Downloads: 2713
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Hi there, Thought you may enjoy some pics of a completed Ray Malmstrom Midget (oz6266). It’s built per the plans, including an old British plastic prop with the moulded-on spinner [main pic, 004]. The plane is an absolute brick so I doubt I’ll try flying it but it will look great on display in a friend’s collection.Thanks for maintaining an excellent site.
Tim - 29/07/2020
Have changed the title of this one to Cosmic Wind (previously Midget), now we can see the original title used on the article page, thanks to Maciej.
SteveWMD - 18/09/2025
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