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Title: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Ty Marcucci on August 03, 2007, 01:01:21 PM: H^^
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Randy Powell on August 22, 2007, 12:21:01 PM: Ty,

You must be in painting mode. Looks good...like the Sleekster.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Bill Little on August 24, 2007, 01:42:03 PM: Well, Sir Ty, it is coming along pretty good!
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Steve Helmick on August 24, 2007, 07:48:56 PM: Ty...the name is "Skylark", not hypenated. And it's currently kitted by RSM, not UHP. But I didn't know that Mark's Models ever kitted stunters. I thought they did ARCEE Gliders? VD~ Steve
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Bill Little on August 25, 2007, 11:27:22 AM: Quote from: Steve Helmick on August 24, 2007, 07:48:56 PM
Ty...the name is "Skylark", not hypenated. And it's currently kitted by RSM, not UHP. But I didn't know that Mark's Models ever kitted stunters. I thought they did ARCEE Gliders? VD~ Steve

Hi Steve,

A fellow (now passed) that made tanks and kits produced both of Ed's planes for a while. The Lark and Skylark. This was before Eric took over production. I am really disappointed that I cannot remember anything other than "Smith". But he was from California. My buddy from Raliegh had a Lark (54"-56"??) kit which I reviewed back in Stunt News in my Products column about 10 years ago.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: John Miller on August 25, 2007, 03:41:46 PM: That was Kenn Smith. I really good guy who left us too soon.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Bill Little on August 25, 2007, 11:14:01 PM: Thanks, John. Kenn was a super guy, and I am sorry that I could not remember his first name.

He did kit the *Southwick* Lark which was Ed's forerunner to the Skylark. It has a wing that is reminiscent to a T-Bird in shape. A fairly large "Classic" design.

Very different plane from Mackey's Lark.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Balsa Butcher on August 26, 2007, 09:14:36 AM: As advertised, the RSM Skylark can be built as either the 35 sized, 46 sized or a larger 60 sized modes. I think the 35 and 46 size would be classic legal. If Bill Byles did the plans - they will be excellent and Ed Southwick approved as Bill knew Ed very well the last few years. I also remember when Kenn kitted the "Lark". He was very proud of the kits, not many were made. The only Lark I have seen (built) was Phil Granderson's. As all of Phil's planes, front finish row and a great flier. Glad we're all friends again. ;D
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Post by: Randy Powell on August 27, 2007, 01:53:13 PM: I watched Bruce Hunt fly his new Southwick Lark at the contest last weekend. Very pretty plane. And it seemed to fly pretty well, too.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Bill Little on August 28, 2007, 08:01:00 AM: I have Bill Byle's excellent plans which he developed with Ed while he still was with us. Bill is a great guy as to information, and he has repeatedly told me that him, and Ed, were using the ST 46 in theirs. A great set up, and I believe him!

Personally, I think it is the perfect plane for the old ST 46 (or the ST G-51!). y1
Title: Re: Skylark that was getting paint in Aug 07
Post by: bluemax on February 10, 2008, 01:17:52 AM: Hi y'all, I was just going through some of the older posts here and I found this series on the Skylark. As a long-time super-fan of the original Sterling model (presently fly 3 of them) I just HAD to try to find out; did this plane ever take to the air and how's it doing?

Dave W.
Luray, VA.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Shultzie on February 10, 2008, 12:46:02 PM: Ah the memories of my first SKYLARK KIT...that I built in a little one room apartment on DesMoines Way So. in Seattle.

(GADS...I GAVE MINE AWAY AFTER THE FIRST FLYING SESSION TO JOE DILL...who had great success with that 59 ounce Skylark. (Sadly that was the first attempt in using HobbyPoxy as a painting product...and although it was a very pretty finish...I didn't use much thinner...but lots and lots of paint.
Ouch!!!!
Skylarks kept light in weight are sooooooooooooooooo beautiful and full of grace. Fly as nicely as they look. I never did get to try out Paul Walkers beautiful version....that he flew a few years ago.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: bluemax on February 12, 2008, 02:22:14 PM: Ty! Believe me, you're going to love the Skylark when it takes to the sky. I've been flying CL for more years than most people have been alive (over 50) and my #1 all-time favorite has always been the original Sterling Skylark, #2 being the (I think Midwest) P-63 King Cobra profile plane. My Cobra flies on a 30+ year old Fox .35, all 3 flying Skylarks have 30 yr old K&B .35's in them, and they're fabulous (still).

DON! Geez, I don't feel so bad now - my Skylarks have also always come in on the high side of 50 oz, my latest is 57 and I've got one (the oldest, from 1973) that's a whopping 66 - but that's got fully sheeted wings, then my normal silkspan & dope (lots of dope). I've always built them full-size, according to the plans, and not one has ever had anything but a .35 in them. You're right, they're one of the most graceful, beautiful flying birds I've ever seen.

Gads, where was I when you gave yours away? I'd probably have her still in the air today.

Yeah, I'm a Skylark lover.

Dave W.
Title: Re: Sky Lark finally getting paint.
Post by: Bob Reeves on February 12, 2008, 04:18:59 PM: I never understood why the Skylark isn't more popular. It's a great flying airplane with good numbers and a thick airfoil. My first real stunt ship was a Skylark in the 70's from a Sterling kit. Took me well into Advanced powered by an OS 35s. My latest won Classic Advanced at Brodaks this past year powered by a ST 51 that wasn't preforming particularly well.

Lets see the finished product when you get it painted..