Author Topic: Almost a little sad =-( (Read 4241 times)

Paul Taylor · « **on:** December 10, 2010, 09:07:35 PM »

It is mixed emotions when you get done with your building project (or in my case, recovering / upgrades project). The weather will not let you go fly it, so nothing to do but clean up your mess and think about what to do next. And hope that there will be a flyable day between now and the new year. $:-\$

Looks real good from 20ft away.
OS FP .25 on a uni-flow tank.
tipped the scales @ 33.2oz
Mods:
Adj leadouts, tip weight box, arrow shaft pushrod with ball links, 2in elevator cord.
DONE!

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2010, 09:20:59 PM »

I looks good to me. Try a 9-4 APC and launch at 11400. It works on a Flite Streak clone.

Scott B. Riese · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2010, 09:49:15 PM »

10x4 prop.....10300-10500 you'll be happer

Scott (Trust me...I'm a Doctor) Riese

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2010, 10:37:08 PM »

Line tension seems to be better with the 10-4 even with the same lap times ( due to the lower RPM?). Try them both.

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2010, 11:15:25 PM »

I'll agree with the APC 10-4 on a FP-.25. I have one on my P-Force and use this combo, and also on a Flight Streak ARF. Good combo on a Ringmaster also.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #5 on:** December 11, 2010, 06:22:07 AM »

10-4 on the 10x4

Thanks guys!

David Shad · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2010, 06:54:37 AM »

Come on down Paul...Warner Robins isn't that far...Gonna be mid 60's today with no wind. Bob Dixon and I are going out at 1.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2010, 06:55:05 AM »

Paul,

That turned out real nice....I llike it. Now for some Pink lettering......

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2010, 09:35:06 AM »

Thanks for the invite Dave! But it would take me about nine hours to get there. You guys have fun!

And Zuriel, I am not man enough to fly a plane with Pink on it.

Bill Little · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2010, 11:51:55 AM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on December 11, 2010, 09:35:06 AM

(snip)
And Zuriel, I am not man enough to fly a plane with Pink on it.

Aw heck, Paul. Even real men like quiche.

I wish I could finish anything right now, even a 1/2A.........

John Desrosiers · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2010, 12:28:01 PM »

Love to see more photos if you can. very nice clean looking plane.

kenneth cook · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2010, 12:42:14 PM »

Paul, one of our fellow club members just completed the same identical plane and powerplant as you just built. I'm not sure of the weight, but I was surprised that it did indeed feel light. He is one of our newer members still trying to beat ole terra firma. He's trying to complete the beginners pattern but recent problems with older outdated and malfunctioning equipment led him to build the same model as you presented. The plane started life with a OS FP.20 per the instructions that you've probably seen on the net. Well, things always don't work as planned and the plane was indeed in need of more power. He switched to the FP.25 and never looked back. Same prop as your running and it gives him some real confidence. The weather has presented a problem for our club as well as temps have barely risen out of the 40's and blustery winds. Today Saturday the weather seemed great but unfortunately I had to work. I suppose he was flying it today as tomorrow appears to have rain in the forecast. Dan put it through the paces a few weeks back which is always cool to see your plane put through its paces. Good Luck and maybe you might catch a break Ken & Shawn

Bill Little · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2010, 12:54:38 PM »

Need an ID on the model. Looking at it now, I can't decide what it is!

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #13 on:** December 11, 2010, 01:17:43 PM »

Sig SkyRay 35.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #14 on:** December 11, 2010, 06:52:07 PM »

Quote from: John Desrosiers on December 11, 2010, 12:28:01 PM

Love to see more photos if you can. very nice clean looking plane.

Ok John you asked for it.

This plane has been crashed and patched. Now a total recover was in order.
A few more of the SkyRay.

Bill Little · « **Reply #15 on:** December 11, 2010, 06:54:42 PM »

I *thought* it was a Skyray. Thanks.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #16 on:** December 11, 2010, 07:30:39 PM »

Was you just pulling my leg Big Bear?

Harleyman · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2010, 07:47:39 PM »

Very cool Paul. It looks like it's ready for some military markings.

I like it!

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #18 on:** December 11, 2010, 07:58:23 PM »

Maybe?

How is your poop soup?

Bill Little · « **Reply #19 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:06:50 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on December 11, 2010, 07:30:39 PM

Was you just pulling my leg Big Bear?

Yeah, Buddy!

Sorry if it caused any confusion.

Bill

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:09:32 PM »

No problem BB. Is does not take much to confuse me.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2010, 08:23:08 PM »

I like the name on the side of your pushrod. That should be the motivator for your markings.

Can't wait to see it fly. Supposed to be winds of 28 mph tomorrow by noon here. Come on over.

Harleyman · « **Reply #22 on:** December 11, 2010, 09:53:40 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on December 11, 2010, 07:58:23 PM

Maybe?

How is your poop soup?

All in check now. Man, that was nasty!

Bill Little · « **Reply #23 on:** December 11, 2010, 11:27:12 PM »

Quote from: Zuriel Armstrong on December 11, 2010, 08:23:08 PM

I like the name on the side of your pushrod. (snip)

Which is? I seriously can't read it, too small on my monitor.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2010, 06:32:36 AM »

Quote from: Bill Little on December 11, 2010, 11:27:12 PM

Which is? I seriously can't read it, too small on my monitor.

TERMINATOR

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2010, 06:41:52 AM »

Snow in Golconda this morning.

Allen Brickhaus

Bill Little · « **Reply #26 on:** December 12, 2010, 09:31:01 AM »

Quote from: Allen Brickhaus on December 12, 2010, 06:41:52 AM

Snow in Golconda this morning.

Allen Brickhaus

Well, I love snow, but we only get ice storms, usually. Which can lead to days, even weeks, of no power!

Right now the 40 days of Noah have struck, it seems.

Ryan Taylor · « **Reply #27 on:** December 12, 2010, 01:44:09 PM »

I like it! You should put some skies on it and take it for a test flight today.
I agree with some of the other guys, it would look even better with some military lettering.

Keep up the good work
(oh and give Mom a hug from me and tell her Happy Birthday)

john e. holliday · « **Reply #28 on:** December 12, 2010, 04:13:59 PM »

The Sky Ray looks great. Now you can get ready for the next project. I am stillworking on my shop. Did push about 1/2 inch snow flurry off the drive.

Bill Little · « **Reply #29 on:** December 12, 2010, 09:39:47 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on December 11, 2010, 06:52:07 PM

Ok John you asked for it.

This plane has been crashed and patched. Now a total recover was in order.
A few more of the SkyRay.

Hey, Buddy, that thing BEGS to be done up in Vietnam era NAVY markings. it's already dove gray. a big flashy squadron marking on the tail....... or MARINES, like my buddy's squadron of F-4s, a big red running devil on a white diamond all outlined in red on the fin/rudder. VMFA 212 I *think*. I could go on.............

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #30 on:** December 13, 2010, 07:17:34 AM »

Mongo,
Sounds like plan. I will see what I can find.
If you have any pictures, send them my way.

L8R

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #31 on:** December 13, 2010, 11:54:22 AM »

How about this?
http://www.markstyling.com/f_4s.usn/f-4.usn.cu.35.jpg

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2010, 12:19:40 PM »

Paul,

That looks good and fairly easy to replicate.

Bill Little · « **Reply #33 on:** December 13, 2010, 12:35:30 PM »

HI Paul,

I was wrong, it was VMFA-232.

I am going to try and post a pic of one of their F-4s in 1970. The squadron insignia was on the fin at some time. Not hard to do! Plus I would add some red to the wing tips and stab/elev tips, etc..

Bill Little · « **Reply #34 on:** December 13, 2010, 12:37:33 PM »

Anything along the lines of your picture or the one I show, just something to "tart it up" a bit! You can take a little poetic license.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #35 on:** December 13, 2010, 01:35:50 PM »

Howdy Bill,

I think Paul had his Skyray kinda looking like the F4 in the picture above before

Sorry Paul

It would be interesting to know the story of the plane. I can see the seat rails extended and the vertical stab torn off.

Bill Little · « **Reply #36 on:** December 13, 2010, 02:55:54 PM »

HI Z-Man,

I don't have a clue on the history of that picture. From the obvious damage, flat tires, etc, and the fact the crew punched out, I don't see how the plane got to that stage of sitting on the tarmac with out being destroyed. Unless there was an emergency ejection on the flight line due to an internal (engine??) explosion. I never saw a Phantom land itself!