Author Topic: Sky Streak - Pic added. Streak Master Pic added. (Read 7347 times)

Paul Taylor · « **on:** November 23, 2011, 09:09:21 AM »

Well now that the Vector is done I am back to work on the Sky -Streak. ( Or maybe a FliteRay)

I got the idea from Andrew Hathaway. I made a SkyRay fuse and will use the wing and stab from the Flight Streak.

I am using some of the knowledge I learned from Jim while building the Vector. ( The correct way to apply silk span to the fuse. Working off lines on the fuse to ensure the wing is in straight. I will also use his method on doing fillits.

I did call the Tech support guy to get his approval to glue the wing in. This way if there is any problems at all I can blame him for it.

(inside joke for Zuriel and Louis)

Mark Misegadis · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:45:07 AM »

Wow.. it looks pretty cool! When you say Sky Ray.. are you talking the 1/2a Sig plane?

Not to rain on your naming parade here but while you are still in creative mode you might want to find another name. Larry Renger has a little 1/2a stunter he is developing named that. Of course you can go buy a nice little rubber powered plane on the Guillows rack still to this day with that name.

http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=23531.0
The article is in the November issue of Flying Models. I hope you guys like it! Larry Renger

http://www.guillow.com/skystreak.aspx

Also taken are Streaking Clown (it’s a good story) and Scat Streak!

Looks like a fun project. Good luck !

Mark

Avaiojet · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:50:24 AM »

Looks good!

Wing covering material?

CB

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:06:58 AM »

Thanks guys. Just a knock around / trainer type plane but there is always room to make it better right?

It is a .35 size Streak. But I run it with a FP .25
Wing is monokote, fuse and rudder are silk and will have rattle can paint. Going to add a CF pushrod with ball joints.

What's in a name?
From the side it will look like a SkyRay, from the top it it will still look like a Flite Streak.

So here is a contest... using these letters what can I call it.

kaertsetilfyaryks

(keep it clean)

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:22:57 AM »

I know... I can call it Himmel Streifen

Mark Misegadis · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2011, 10:25:47 AM »

I used some of those letters.....

Perhaps not:
Sod Buster
Escavator
Dowsing ShhTick

Perhaps:
Falken
Spud Runner (This one may be in the wrong list)
Mowhawk
Sprint Streak
Rickety Ray
Sky Writer
Caliente
Medicine Man
Vindicator
Taylors Swift

Avaiojet · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:24:26 AM »

I think you got it right the first time!

"kaertsetilfyaryks"

Look, I'll make the lettering graphic for free! Any color any size.

CB

Bill Heher · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2011, 01:16:31 PM »

Sky Freak
Freak Ray
Streak Ray
Fry Ray

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2011, 01:32:40 PM »

Good job Paul....a scratch built ARF

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2011, 02:52:39 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on November 23, 2011, 11:24:26 AM

I think you got it right the first time!

"kaertsetilfyaryks"

Look, I'll make the lettering graphic for free! Any color any size.

CB

CB
I will take you up on the offer. I like it too!
Or ykskaerts might be better.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2011, 03:23:29 PM »

Airtestskyflyer

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2011, 03:52:58 PM »

I won't play you in scrabble.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2011, 04:10:56 PM »

Use the "Sky Streak" name. If I remember correctly, Sal Taibi published a hot "C gas" free flight by that name in FM, so it had been used before Larry's 1/2a design. This should be a very good flying combination, regardless of what you decide to put on the wing. I would suggest putting your AMA # where the "Flite Streak" is, and the name on the inboard wing, per the rulebook.

Steve

Larry Renger · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2011, 04:12:59 PM »

How about "Streaksky" Clearly inwented by the Russians!

pipemakermike · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2011, 04:23:37 PM »

It seems to be a popular name.

Andrew Hathaway · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2011, 04:52:41 PM »

I'd say call it whatever you like. The name "Skystreak" has been used before and it'll be used again. I used it back in 1994 on my hybrid Skyray 35/Flite Streak, I'm sure I wasn't the first and I won't be the last. If you really want to kick the bee hive call it the worlds best Ringmaster.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2011, 06:04:09 PM »

I think it should be called the Streakaway. Andrew's fly great.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2011, 07:13:08 PM »

Paul,

Decide on a name and I will provide the graphic.

Great plans, Sky Streak! That's a great looking model. Be much better larger.

Anyone ever build one? A Larger one?

Want to?

CB

John Paris · « **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:27:10 PM »

Paul,
If you were not getting so good I would suggest something like "Turfbuster" or "Worminator". Skystreak is probably going to work.
John

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #19 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:43:02 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on November 23, 2011, 07:13:08 PM

Paul,

Decide on a name and I will provide the graphic.

Great plans, Sky Streak! That's a great looking model. Be much better larger.

Anyone ever build one? A Larger one?

Want to?

CB

CB
Surprise me. I will PM my address.
Paul

Garf · « **Reply #20 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:36:03 PM »

How about "FUBAR"?

Guy B Jr · « **Reply #21 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:37:31 PM »

FUBAR was the name of a FF kit in the early 1950's. Was cute with the anhedral tips on the stab.

Zuriel Armstrong · « **Reply #22 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:08:56 AM »

Plastic Surgery

John Desrosiers · « **Reply #23 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:29:44 AM »

I kinda like (snafu)

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #24 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:35:11 AM »

How about: Morph or Mutant.

Or remembering that famous song of a few year ago, leave the fuselage in clear and call it "The Streak".

Willie Johnson · « **Reply #25 on:** November 24, 2011, 11:14:41 AM »

You're becoming a master builder. Share the knowledge on the correct way of doing things.

Willie

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #26 on:** November 24, 2011, 11:25:17 AM »

I'm no where close to being a master builder. You have access to the same guy that is teaching me. Jim "The Bearcat" man.

Larry Renger · « **Reply #27 on:** November 24, 2011, 03:50:46 PM »

I have had a number of requests for a .40 size version of my Sky Streak and Eric Rule says "Bring it on!" If I draw it, he'll make parts available. I may make a full fuselage rather than the profile.

RDJeff · « **Reply #28 on:** November 24, 2011, 05:10:06 PM »

Does anybody know where I can get plans for that Sky Streak? I have a D-C Spitfire that needs a home, and that looks to be a good plane!

George · « **Reply #29 on:** November 24, 2011, 05:42:00 PM »

Quote from: RDJeff on November 24, 2011, 05:10:06 PM

Does anybody know where I can get plans for that Sky Streak? I have a D-C Spitfire that needs a home, and that looks to be a good plane!

Flying Models 11/11.

George

George · « **Reply #30 on:** November 24, 2011, 05:44:41 PM »

Paul,

How 'bout "Streakin' Paul".

George

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #31 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:25:25 PM »

How about there are already too many models with "sky" and "streak" in the name.

Larry Renger · « **Reply #32 on:** November 25, 2011, 12:20:02 AM »

You are probably right about the name, but pretty much all my recent models have the "Sky" prefix, and I wanted to pay homage to Scarinzi's "Streak". What else could I do?

Sky Slash
Sky Dancer
Sky Fire
Sky Rider
Sky Blaster
Sky Streak

I probably am forgetting one or two. At least I have thrown in Toucan, Cheechako, CliffHanger, Cutlass II, Zombie Terror and Zippie Dragster.

pipemakermike · « **Reply #33 on:** November 25, 2011, 05:42:35 AM »

Quote from: RDJeff on November 24, 2011, 05:10:06 PM

Does anybody know where I can get plans for that Sky Streak? I have a D-C Spitfire that needs a home, and that looks to be a good plane!

If you mean the KK Skystreak 26 I can expand the plan up to full size in PDF format if you like. It will be a bit blurred but good enough to build one.

Email me and I will send it

Mike

Avaiojet · « **Reply #34 on:** November 25, 2011, 07:46:45 AM »

Paul, you said I could name your model and I have. "The Streak Master."

OK, now with the introduction of a fine looking model from Mike. The Skystreak. Mike are you hiding other great designs?

Gee, I gotta say this, the fuselage on this looks much like my "International." Good thing I drew the "International's" fuselage in 2009 and can prove it.

I have all I need to draw this model at any scale in vectored format. I also have connections with a laser cutter. I will absolutely make one for myself, possibly with some small changes. Sure, it's fun to have someone through a model into the air, but mine will have gear.

I would never build this thing at 26". The only engine I have that small is a rubber band.

If you "really" want one of these models, you can contact me if you choose. AND if there's enough interest, maybe a game plan can be put in action. "Gotta love it when a plan comes together."

As I said, I will build one of these models for myself, with a few changes.

OK, the new name of my model ?

"The Streak Master II"

CB

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #35 on:** November 25, 2011, 12:36:22 PM »

The Streak Master is coming together.

Working on the controls now.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #36 on:** November 25, 2011, 05:04:49 PM »

Paul,

I see something on your building bench I've never seen before?

A bunch of pins with pronunced red "pinheads?"

I could use a bunch of these.

Supplier?

CB

Bill Heher · « **Reply #37 on:** November 25, 2011, 05:47:10 PM »

Jim Snelson has those pins in stock at CLC, I picked some up last time I was there. I think they are DuBro- nice sharp pins and easy to handle.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #38 on:** November 25, 2011, 06:44:50 PM »

Got mine from Tom Morris.

RDJeff · « **Reply #39 on:** November 30, 2011, 05:07:33 PM »

D'oh! Evidently my Spitfire has grown up, and is now a Sabre! I guess I'll expand the plan a bit, maybe go from a 26" wing to a 33".

Quote from: RDJeff on November 24, 2011, 05:10:06 PM

Does anybody know where I can get plans for that Sky Streak? I have a D-C Spitfire that needs a home, and that looks to be a good plane!