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Title: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 18, 2009, 07:24:33 PM

Awhile back I asked for some info on the Dil-Bod; several of you were gracious enough to supply same; Larry Renger even sent me some scans of kit parts.  Here's the result so far; not finished yet but i thought I'd share since it looks so cute!

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: LARRY RICE on June 18, 2009, 08:30:22 PM

Now, that looks good! There is nothing like Ambroid.
Larry

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: Robert McHam on June 18, 2009, 08:49:30 PM

Ray, I think that is Captain Enterprise at the stick?

Robert

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 19, 2009, 05:28:51 AM

Yup Robert, straight out of the "Blue Chip Accessories" box...what is it, 50+ years old?  I'm afraid to use the plastic snap-on spinners included in that set.

Larry, that ain't Ambroid although now you mention it, it sure looks like it.  It's Elmer's Carpenter's glue, ugly as sin but really good at its job.  Strong, and dries reasonably fast, about 30 min. or so.  Unlike white Elmer's, this stuff will sand, and paint. 

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: George on June 19, 2009, 05:38:11 AM

Lookin' Good!
Should really "Haul the Mail"  8)

George

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 19, 2009, 06:07:19 AM

I have a rear-exhaust VA I should have put in it but I didn't really want to go that fast...

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: Larry Renger on June 19, 2009, 08:47:35 AM

Did you move the firewall back to account for the Black Widow engine?  The original used an internal tank and Atwood Wasp.  Lookin' good, though!!

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 19, 2009, 03:46:57 PM

Larry, I didn't move the firewall although I debated long with myself about it.

 Complicating the issue is the fact that the firewall is also the landing gear mount. Moving it back the 3/4" or so would also move the wheels back, then I'd need a radical forward slant in the gear to get the wheels back where they're supposed to be, more change to the look than I wanted.   

Finally decided for a straight-and-level speed plane the CG isn't all that critical, nor is overall weight; at this point it looks like it may need 1/4 oz. or so of ballast in the tail.  Not a big deal.  I don't think.

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: Robert McHam on June 19, 2009, 04:21:50 PM

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on June 19, 2009, 05:28:51 AM

Yup Robert, straight out of the "Blue Chip Accessories" box...what is it, 50+ years old?  I'm afraid to use the plastic snap-on spinners included in that set.

I don't blame you for that however they still would look cool on a model posing for its picture!


Robert

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: minnesotamodeler on July 25, 2009, 04:15:58 PM

Getting back into the shop, a little at a time...here's my pilot/canopy for the Dil-Bod. Note the instrument panel too, always critical...

Title: Re: George Millikin's "Dil-Bod".
Post by: Bill Heher on July 25, 2009, 09:55:00 PM

Looks pretty darn good- especially working with 1 eye. Of course I often close 1 eye, look at my latest project and say -" That looks like it will work".  Your sure looks like it will work!