Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
07-25-2012, 06:34 PM
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Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
I saw this new 20" 3 blade prop availbale at troy built models for 45-60cc engines, I ordered a couple for my ziroli p-38 a couple days ago.
http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items...2012SCALE.html
http://youtu.be/D57Ol-zIWXQ
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http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/items...2012SCALE.html
http://youtu.be/D57Ol-zIWXQ
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07-26-2012, 11:55 AM
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I just got one, they are drilling out for my ZDZ 50 for $5, can't beat that. This setup is good up to about a 60cc engine so it might work for my G-62 as well.
I did get a replacement blade, last one they had but more are coming. They are also coming out with a smaller unit in the future for like 30 cc units according to the gent on the order line. Sounds like the same hub but with smaller blades. If this goes well they might also go larger, I'm hoping they do.
Thanks for this post, made my day to be able to put this one my F4u!
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07-26-2012, 11:56 AM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
I was in the market for a 3 blade prop so i thought i would try these. Most of the 3 blade props are made for the sport market with pointed blades. Biela and xoar are priced about the same as this new prop and they dont have a scale looking hub with the spinner included.
I dont exactly remember, but i thought i picked up somewhere on the internet that replacement blades were around $22 each.
This should be a great prop for somebody running something like a DLE55 or a G62 on their warbird.
I dont exactly remember, but i thought i picked up somewhere on the internet that replacement blades were around $22 each.
This should be a great prop for somebody running something like a DLE55 or a G62 on their warbird.
07-26-2012, 12:27 PM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
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I was in the market for a 3 blade prop so i thought i would try these. Most of the 3 blade props are made for the sport market with pointed blades. Biela and xoar are priced about the same as this new prop and they dont have a scale looking hub with the spinner included.
I dont exactly remember, but i thought i picked up somewhere on the internet that replacement blades were around $22 each.
This should be a great prop for somebody running something like a DLE55 or a G62 on their warbird.
I was in the market for a 3 blade prop so i thought i would try these. Most of the 3 blade props are made for the sport market with pointed blades. Biela and xoar are priced about the same as this new prop and they dont have a scale looking hub with the spinner included.
I dont exactly remember, but i thought i picked up somewhere on the internet that replacement blades were around $22 each.
This should be a great prop for somebody running something like a DLE55 or a G62 on their warbird.
07-26-2012, 03:42 PM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
The standard diameter prop on the full size R2800 is 12' 7" (At least on the A-26 invader) That's 151". At 1/7 scale you get about 21.6 inches. I think that is pretty darn close, only 3/4 shorter per blade. Good for me anyway!
07-26-2012, 04:45 PM
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The standard diameter prop on the full size R2800 is 12' 7'' (At least on the A-26 invader) That's 151''. At 1/7 scale you get about 21.6 inches. I think that is pretty darn close, only 3/4 shorter per blade. Good for me anyway!
The standard diameter prop on the full size R2800 is 12' 7'' (At least on the A-26 invader) That's 151''. At 1/7 scale you get about 21.6 inches. I think that is pretty darn close, only 3/4 shorter per blade. Good for me anyway!
07-26-2012, 08:37 PM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
Yup! Different scale. I looked up the prop size for the corsair on the internet: 13' 4" If my calculations are correct that makes a scale prop at about 29".
07-27-2012, 10:24 AM
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No info on what it weighs?
H9 Corsair, just about the correct size. Bit chubby though.
Will those dumb "carbon fiber" markings come off.
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H9 Corsair, just about the correct size. Bit chubby though.
Will those dumb "carbon fiber" markings come off.
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07-27-2012, 05:28 PM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
you guys are ridiculously critical... by all means, please free to go buy a $400 set of solo props/hub/adaptor for your $300 Top flight 1/5th ARFs.
Given the current options for props/hubs that look remotely "scale," I think this is a great option for a ton of modelers.
Given the current options for props/hubs that look remotely "scale," I think this is a great option for a ton of modelers.
07-27-2012, 06:26 PM
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No.
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Am I the only one who thinks the hub looks way too big in proportion to the blades?
Am I the only one who thinks the hub looks way too big in proportion to the blades?
07-27-2012, 08:35 PM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
I know compromises have to be made when scaling down full scale planes into models.
If a real Hamilton prop was exactly scaled down the hub would structurally be too small and the blades too thin. It would probably self destruct when wound up.
I think this prop will be popular with the 80 something inch warbirds and I am looking forward to the day I see a couple on the front of a 118" ziroli B-25
If a real Hamilton prop was exactly scaled down the hub would structurally be too small and the blades too thin. It would probably self destruct when wound up.
I think this prop will be popular with the 80 something inch warbirds and I am looking forward to the day I see a couple on the front of a 118" ziroli B-25
07-28-2012, 07:36 AM
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RE: Cool new 3 blade prop on the market
Thats what I am fixin to do on my Ziroli B-25 118 inch.I have DLE 55s and this will be a great fit. Will post pics soon.Todd
07-28-2012, 09:04 AM
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ORIGINAL: Whistling Death
Am I the only one who doesn't care?
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Am I the only one who thinks the hub looks way too big in proportion to the blades?
Am I the only one who thinks the hub looks way too big in proportion to the blades?
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WD No i dont care either. I think it looks great. I would love to put something like this on my 74'' ESM Corsair. Just dont know if I could turn it with any engine that would fit that plane.
WD No i dont care either. I think it looks great. I would love to put something like this on my 74'' ESM Corsair. Just dont know if I could turn it with any engine that would fit that plane.
Maybe the 45cc RCGF would work? The prop would look scale and it would have loads of power.
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Wow guys I forgot about this post.
Well Update;
I have been useing this prop at 10 pich on a DLE55RAin my 74in ESM Corsair with great results.
Great power, and speed, and I can even get a little rip sound at WOT in a dive.
Im getting around 7200rpms at 10 pich,
I have put this prop on a ZDZ80 and got 6300rpms at 14pich!
And if you look on there web site there useing it on a DLE100 in there 50cc ESM Corsair.
I see they just came out with a smaller blade set up for DLE 30 motors looks great!
Mike
One of the best parts of this prop is you can actuly see the hub from the side when you do fly bys and it look so good.
Well Update;
I have been useing this prop at 10 pich on a DLE55RAin my 74in ESM Corsair with great results.
Great power, and speed, and I can even get a little rip sound at WOT in a dive.
Im getting around 7200rpms at 10 pich,
I have put this prop on a ZDZ80 and got 6300rpms at 14pich!
And if you look on there web site there useing it on a DLE100 in there 50cc ESM Corsair.
I see they just came out with a smaller blade set up for DLE 30 motors looks great!
Mike
One of the best parts of this prop is you can actuly see the hub from the side when you do fly bys and it look so good.
