CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
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CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
I need help to find spinner hub for the CMP Zero 72" span. I'm thinking of trying this one at Tower: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKD84&P=0
What do you guys think???[:-]
What do you guys think???[:-]
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
Hi,
I'm still collecting all the various items needed to complete my CMP Zero. I have however already purchased the powerplant and spinner I will be using. I went with a Saito 150 which is probably a bit overkill, and I went to [link=http://www.skysharkrc.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cat=15]SKYSHARKRC[/link] for a spinner I think will look the part pretty well. It's actually the FW190 A8 spinner, but the price was right, and I think it comes pretty close to the shape I was after. The D9 spinner is shaped pretty good too, but was concerned the 3.3 inch diameter was a bit too big. Skyshark has both 2 blade and 3 blade spinners as well.
What engine are you using? Do you have any mods or changes to the kit planned? I'm considering adding split flaps, but I'm not sure I want to cut into that pretty wing...
Hope this helps.
I'm still collecting all the various items needed to complete my CMP Zero. I have however already purchased the powerplant and spinner I will be using. I went with a Saito 150 which is probably a bit overkill, and I went to [link=http://www.skysharkrc.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cat=15]SKYSHARKRC[/link] for a spinner I think will look the part pretty well. It's actually the FW190 A8 spinner, but the price was right, and I think it comes pretty close to the shape I was after. The D9 spinner is shaped pretty good too, but was concerned the 3.3 inch diameter was a bit too big. Skyshark has both 2 blade and 3 blade spinners as well.
What engine are you using? Do you have any mods or changes to the kit planned? I'm considering adding split flaps, but I'm not sure I want to cut into that pretty wing...
Hope this helps.
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I did a Google image search of the Zero's, and I saw a good assortment of spinner shape and sizes. So my conclusion is that as long as it's close, it looks fine to me. In fact, now I have a 3.5" parabolic spinner, it gives the nose a stronger presence.
Rich, what spinner are you using for your World Zero?
Rich, what spinner are you using for your World Zero?
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
Richard L. and Seanychen,
I have the same opinion, FW190 or D9 spinner is the best alternatives
if no Zero spinner available.
I don't know mass produced Zero spinners for 120 size.
For 60 or 40 size, some shops in Japan still seem to have one from Marutaka
in stock. It's aluminum rolled spinners.
This is 40 size one came with the kit.
This color scheme is said for paint saving purpose.
Tsutomu Mabuchi
I have the same opinion, FW190 or D9 spinner is the best alternatives
if no Zero spinner available.
I don't know mass produced Zero spinners for 120 size.
For 60 or 40 size, some shops in Japan still seem to have one from Marutaka
in stock. It's aluminum rolled spinners.
This is 40 size one came with the kit.
This color scheme is said for paint saving purpose.
Tsutomu Mabuchi
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Tsutomu, that's a nice looking Zero. Below is an A6M2 in a similar color scheme:
Tsutomu, that's a nice looking Zero. Below is an A6M2 in a similar color scheme:
my poor sanding the surface.
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
This is one I got lately, 2 1/4" or 58mm dia, for
40 to 60 size. Machined dulalumin.
They are sold from SKY WAVE MODEL, I think it's a chinese company,
but I can not find their web site. It costs 5,000 JPY.
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40 to 60 size. Machined dulalumin.
They are sold from SKY WAVE MODEL, I think it's a chinese company,
but I can not find their web site. It costs 5,000 JPY.
Tsutomu Mabuchi
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Hello,
how about this one.
Hello,
how about this one.
I got my spinner in the photo above from a distributor in Japan who sells
CMP Zero 54". The spinner seems to be made for CMP Zero 54".
The shop also sells dulalumin mechanical retracts made for the Zero.
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
Hello
Sorry yesterday was a problem in the Forum, so I can't answer.
I bought my Zero in Austria by MBL ( ModellBauLindinger ), but it's the same kit as CMP.
Span. 70,8",Laser 150 and Eurokit retracts, waiting for the first Flight.
You are absolutly right about the Spinner.It was from an old Zero-Marutaka kit ( span 61" ).
I am sorry about to hear that this Producer does not exists anymore.
greetings
Klaus
Sorry yesterday was a problem in the Forum, so I can't answer.
I bought my Zero in Austria by MBL ( ModellBauLindinger ), but it's the same kit as CMP.
Span. 70,8",Laser 150 and Eurokit retracts, waiting for the first Flight.
You are absolutly right about the Spinner.It was from an old Zero-Marutaka kit ( span 61" ).
I am sorry about to hear that this Producer does not exists anymore.
greetings
Klaus
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
nicostoffi,
I bought Marutaka Zero 60 just before Marutaka quit their business
while I didn't know Marutaka would stop selling their kit soon.
After their quitting the business, I secured some Zero spinners from
some shops before they run out since no other spinner can be a substitute.
I'm sorry Marutaka no longer sell their scale warbirds, too.
Good luck to your first flight. Thanks.
Tsutomu Mabuchi
I bought Marutaka Zero 60 just before Marutaka quit their business
while I didn't know Marutaka would stop selling their kit soon.
After their quitting the business, I secured some Zero spinners from
some shops before they run out since no other spinner can be a substitute.
I'm sorry Marutaka no longer sell their scale warbirds, too.
Good luck to your first flight. Thanks.
Tsutomu Mabuchi
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
Hello,
today I had my Maiden flight with CMP-70" Zero.
C.G. was too much back, so I had a little problem with flying.After trimming the elevator the Zero flies wonderful and with the Laser 150 scale like.
But the stormy weather and crosswind was bringing a landing problem.To fast and to hard, so the retracts broken out of the wings.
So I will have a little work to change and repair this.
greetings
Klaus
today I had my Maiden flight with CMP-70" Zero.
C.G. was too much back, so I had a little problem with flying.After trimming the elevator the Zero flies wonderful and with the Laser 150 scale like.
But the stormy weather and crosswind was bringing a landing problem.To fast and to hard, so the retracts broken out of the wings.
So I will have a little work to change and repair this.
greetings
Klaus
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The CMP Zero sure looks good.
Nice weathering-work there Klaus! You'll have that wing fixed up in notime, perhaps one might as well beef up the retract-bay? Keep us updated
Nice weathering-work there Klaus! You'll have that wing fixed up in notime, perhaps one might as well beef up the retract-bay? Keep us updated
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Hi
Looking at your spinner, it seems that yours is closest to scale from what I have seen. I went to the site but my question to you is, what exactly you bought there (part number, item number etc.)and what size CMP Zero do you have?
Thanks
Pat C
Looking at your spinner, it seems that yours is closest to scale from what I have seen. I went to the site but my question to you is, what exactly you bought there (part number, item number etc.)and what size CMP Zero do you have?
Thanks
Pat C
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RE: CMP Zero Spinner Hub choice
Hi,
I just finishing a Marutaka Zero 40 size and would like to found a three blades alu spinner , can you help me to found a shop in Japan that have one in stock ?
thank's
dan
I just finishing a Marutaka Zero 40 size and would like to found a three blades alu spinner , can you help me to found a shop in Japan that have one in stock ?
thank's
dan