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Old 01-26-2011, 06:28 PM
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Default 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

Looking ahead: Does anyone know of a source for a MK V spinner? The Trapplet one looks like crap.

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Old 01-26-2011, 08:30 PM
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Which Mk.V spinner? There were several different variations. For the shorter and more blunt types the Brian Taylor Typhoon spinner is pretty close to a 1/5.5 scale Spitfire spinner.
Old 01-26-2011, 10:27 PM
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Default RE: 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

I'm doing the BT Mk VIII next, I'm getting ready to look now myself...I'll report if I find any good sources.

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Old 01-27-2011, 05:39 AM
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Chad

That's the one that looks like it is poor quality.
Old 01-28-2011, 05:39 AM
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Default RE: 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

My BT spit is looking for a matching spinner too. It is an odd size. I have standard spinners of most sizes and could not get one to fit.
Old 01-28-2011, 06:09 AM
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One would think that there would be options available for this popular design. Maybe Tru Turn and custom make one.
Old 01-28-2011, 08:34 AM
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A buddy of mine needed got a quote on a custom spinner from Tru-Turn....$800!!!!! This was around a 6" spinner, obvisouly not exactly 6", or he would not need a custom spinner.
Old 01-28-2011, 03:38 PM
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Default RE: 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

ORIGINAL: Moggy

Chad

That's the one that looks like it is poor quality.
There are a couple of guys running them on the Taylor Typhoon over at RCSB and I have not read of any issues.
Old 01-28-2011, 04:59 PM
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Gene Barton might have something that will work.
Old 01-28-2011, 05:16 PM
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OK Sam I 'll take a look
Old 01-28-2011, 10:01 PM
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o.k !!!
here's mine 1/5.3 scale from B.Taylor... it's 10 years old now ...hundreds+ flights and it's a typhoon spinner from B.T....never,never had a problem!! with it.
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Default RE: 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

I've posted the question to a builder on another "scale builder" type site. I'll let you know if I get any info.

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Old 01-28-2011, 10:26 PM
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stephanmk1

Great looking plane, and it sounds like its a regular flyer!

Nice

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Old 01-28-2011, 11:29 PM
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Default RE: 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

Moggy,

I got my 1/5 from Dave Platt. for $50-60 3 years ago. Flying scale spinner is resin with alum backplate/groove and screw in the nose. http://www.daveplattmodels.com/Short%20Kits/index.htm


Another source is Richard Rawle in UK. http://rawleaviation.blogspot.com/p/accessories.html
Check out his 1/3 scale Spit.
Old 01-29-2011, 05:26 AM
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Thanks Mike I'll check them out.
Old 01-29-2011, 05:32 AM
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Default RE: 1/5th Brian Taylor Spit

Is there anything more beautiful than a Spitfire?

Tally ho Hornet Sqn.

Regards Phil G.
Old 01-30-2011, 05:40 AM
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Phil

Not in my book, that's why I have three of them and looking at #4. Well Chaps. I took a $46 risk and ordered a Mosquito spinner from Traplet and I will report back once I receive it. We probably won't know much until it sees the business end of a 3W50.

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