RE: Do I need this stuff?
You can build a CG machine using a board, two lengths of ΒΌ inch hardwood dowel, and two rubber pencil erasers. Drill a row of holes spaced about a half inch apart and insert the dowels so they are spaced properly and put the erasers on top. The erasers will protect the bottom of the wings.
This is almost free and will work for a lot of 40 and 60 size models.