Mikey, I built one of these things when I was a youngun. I have just rescued it from the attic and it might need some TLC. If you still have the schematics and even the manual I'd be delighted to have them.
-Glenn
Update - fired 'er up and she works! I was just using a not-very-long-wire antenna in the room, and similar wire for counterpoise - but I was able to pick up some strong stations and a couple on the low ham bands, SSB and CW. Not sure if it's picking anything up on 40m and above though, time to get out the test equipment.