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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Andrew Borgogna on May 14, 2013, 04:24:31 PM

Title: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on May 14, 2013, 04:24:31 PM

This was the kit I stumbled on at the local hobby shop.  The only part from the kit I used was the leading edge and in hind sight I should have made a new one.  It is also the plane I had the problem with the paint wrinkling up, in short it was not a fun build.  Anyway here are some pictures, the only thing I need to do is make a canopy and I am waiting for Eric Rule to return from vacation to pull one for me.

It has flown three times, with the second flight having the best engine run.  I am still working out some trim issues, but all in all it should do OK once trimmed.
Andy

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Mike Keville on May 14, 2013, 06:30:15 PM

Lookin' good, Andy.  The LDZ has been among my favorites ever since I first saw one fly, c.1950 or '51.  Bring it to VSC-26 next March?

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on May 14, 2013, 07:39:00 PM

Now  how COOOOOL is that?  Looks like it came out of the way-back machine - absolutely great Andy. 

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: john e. holliday on May 15, 2013, 05:40:02 AM

I'll be nice on this one.  LL~ LL~  It looks great and should fly great once the little diesel is set up right.  Get a hold of Lou Crane(spelling) or Jim Thomerson for diesel help.

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: ray copeland on May 15, 2013, 10:31:36 AM

Love it Andrew!! Hope it flies well for you.

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Larry Renger on May 15, 2013, 07:15:20 PM

So I'm chopped liver?

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Jim Kraft on May 15, 2013, 07:41:30 PM

Very cool Andy; You can tell us old R/C guys by the way we run the push rod out the side of the fuse to the elevator. Makes for easy adjustments.

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on May 16, 2013, 01:28:36 PM

You got that right Jim!  Since there are no BOM points in Old Time I make it easy on myself. 
Good to hear from you Jim.
Andy

Title: Re: Finally finished the Lil Duper Zilch
Post by: Bill Little on May 16, 2013, 01:32:41 PM

I really like the looks of it, Andy!  Looks just like it was back in the early '50s.

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