1/2A Streaker - New Production Kits!

That just looks sexy...

I think Im in love.

I wonder how it would fly with a bigger engine, say, a Tee Dee 09 on 45'-47' lines?

Yes good idea, just bump a firewall further back for the .09 - would pull lines well.

Recently I receiveda email from one of our members suggesting it would be nice to see what is in the kit. I will trey to post a pictures but If I can't do it I would appreciate help in who to post a picture.
Dick Russ

I don't know exactly how I did it but you have a picture now.

Looks like a proper full kit!

Not wanting to wear out my welcome but this afternoon it was beautiful here in Oklahaoma City, 58 degrees with little to nothing winds. i took the 1/2A Streaker out to the field (grass) to fly. I installed ultra lite 2 inch wheels because of our grass strip. The TD .049 started instantly and ran perfect when I let the plane go it kind of went where it wanted but I was able to get off before our fence (barbed wire). I forgot how much fun the cox powered plane could be. It was really fast but able to do rolls, emelmans and about anything I wanted to try. Since it has no throttle and a 6 minute tank (1 ounce) the time went pretty fast. Since it is just a fun to fly plane I think I will install a micro servo and add a rudder to maybe help on my takeoff ground control. I hadn't flown a 1/2A plane for over 46 years. If you don't get out there and fly you are really missing the time of your life and so economical.
Dick

944_Jim wrote:I wonder how it would fly with a bigger engine, say, a Tee Dee  09 on 45'-47' lines?

Jim it is interesting your mentioning u-control. Several have ask me about flying it u-control. I'm an old u-control flyer and to be honest I think the plane would fly great u-control. There is plenty of room inside for installing bellcrank for the elevator and the two connectors could be brought out the fuselage side above the wing. It you or someone went that way I would build it with a straight wing (no dihedral) and have the cable guide on top of the left wing tip. I feel it would make a fantastic aerobatic u-control plane. There is a modeler in NY that is planning on doing just what you mentioned only with a .049/.051 it flys so well and fast with the .049 I wouldn't want a bigger engine. Incidentally, when I was flying it this afternoon just for fun I thought I would see what it would do straight up. It went at least 100-200 feet before I stopped climbing. My plane weighs in at 21 ounces. Not bad for a TeeDee .049.
Dick

Dick Russ wrote:Not wanting to wear out my welcome but this afternoon it was beautiful here in Oklahaoma City, 58 degrees with little to nothing winds.

Dick where in OK City are you? I live in Tuttle.

Ron

If willing, have someone record it flying with a cell phone.
Post on YouTube and link here for folks to see what it can do.

Hello Dick, you may recall I messaged you through ebay wanting to know if you can shrink the size of the box to reduce international  shipping cost. You kindly answered how I should order, but ebay still quoted $97.7 for shipping so I have resisted the temptation to order, and the auction is over.

I am flying a similar RC plane called Quickie100 which is amazingly fast even with a red postage stamp backplate 049 COX reedie, and would love to fly - or at least see fly- your Streaker with a TeeDee in its nose.

András

Andras
I don't have your address for some reason...send it to me asap and I can play what if with
https://ship.pirateship.com/

I also need box dimensions and weight...but these need not be exact

if discounted costs are reasonable to you

I would be happy to play middle man....of course that means a shipping to me cost from whom ever sells you the craft

Thanks a lot, Fred, it is very kind of you. I sent you a pm with my shipping address.

@Dick, could you please specify shipping dimensions and weight of tge Streaker?

Thank you.

balogh wrote:Thanks a lot, Fred, it is very kind of you. I sent you a pm with my shipping address.

@Dick,  could you please specify shipping dimensions and weight of tge Streaker?

Thank you.

Hello Fred. The box is 24 inches long, 6 inches wide and 6 inches tall. I just shipped one to the UK and the shipping charge was $26.25. Another went to italy and it was $28.25. I received a email from the modeler in the UK and he received his in seven days and he said it arrived in perfect condition. i shipped them by USPS International first class.

Cribbs74 wrote:

Dick Russ wrote:Not wanting to wear out my welcome but this afternoon it was beautiful here in Oklahaoma City, 58 degrees with little to nothing winds.

Dick where in OK City are you? I live in Tuttle.

Ron

NW Side. I work out of my shop at home. Youare certainly welcome to visit. I live at 8813 NW 121st Street. OKC 73162. I normally am always home but if you plan a visit please call to make sure I home. 405-470-2767.
Dick

Dick, thanks, ebay quotes shipping to my location in Hungary at 85+USD, i.e. to a destination in EU like Italy, and I cannot order it on ebay unless I accept the ebay cost number..is there a way you ship it to me at the rate similar to Italy or UK?

balogh wrote:Dick, thanks, ebay quotes shipping to my location in Hungary at 85+USD, i.e. to a destination in EU like Italy, and I cannot order it on ebay  unless I accept the ebay cost number..is there a way you ship it to me at the rate similar to Italy or UK?

Youmay also go onto my web site to order. www.dickrussmodels.com.

https://www.dickrussmodels.com/

What is the next plane kit for the new web site, anything in the works?
Any vintage pics?

Dick can you post a picture showing the engine compartment of the Streaker? Do the exhaust ports of the 049 TeeDee reach out beyond the cowling? I guess a good fuel proofing of the cowling is needed if you fly the TeeDee without an exhaust muffler.

Thank you, Fred! Is this your own Streaker?

When I build it I will add a few layers of polyurethane spray paint to proof the cowling, for sure..

no ripped from Dick's web site