phippsj

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I'm looking for those prop gloves/covers to protect those shiny brand-new props. Also, the covers for the tail feathers, all to protect against hanger rash. I've looked on the wingtotes site and searched around. No luck yet.

Any ideas?

Jim in Dallas

ben beyer

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Have you looked at the stuff Wingtote has to offer? Check it out at Tower's website.

Tired Old Man

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Rip the ears off some kids stuffed easter bunny and use them

I'm gonna catch holey h--l over that one, but I just had to do it

p51flyby

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Here's a cheap solution I saw in one of the RC magazines, and it works just fine for me.

Go to any hardware store and get the foam pipe insulation tubes (these are for copper pipe, I think). I use them on my airplane caddys and cradles. The one I use has a 1" inner diameter, and stretches to fit over a large 22-23" prop with no problem. Plus, it's really inexpensive (I think a package of four 6 foot tubes is around 2-3 dollars).

Scooterpilot

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I have a friend who makes EEP foam DSer's....

I plan on buying some EEP foam from him and wrapping the foam in packaging tape to use a custom fit carbon prop/carbon spinner protecctor. I think I'll have to seperate halves and just rubber band them together. It should work well.

I'll find out after I build the YAK

Cheers.

rcbill

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P51........I do the same thing on my large props. I cut the pipe insulation just a tad longer then the prop. On my 1.60 OS Engines I use the 18x6 APC Props and these covers will protect your eyes and face when around them also. If the sleeve is a little lose wrap a propre sized rubber band around it. I have also used pipe insulation of various sizes to make boots for the wheels and used them for wheel chocks just to keep the plane from rolling on the floor but not for transporting. I would cut the slot partly through the length and fit the wheels in the slots and than wrap electrical tape around the edge of the slots to prevent the opening from gettin any bigger. It may not look classy but gets the job done. Bill

crhammond

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If you want "fancy" ones TNT landing gear sells them. I got a set for my shiny new Biela prop (since it came from the same place I figured I might as well...)

Tired Old Man

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Thanks,

You just provided an American source for Biela props. I hadn't looked there yet.

Pat

euclid

Aircraft International provides biela props.

southern_touch9

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Though the bunny ears sound funny that could be a wonderful marketing thing to throw in with the hardware packages.

Now featuring all new "Bunny Ear Prop Covers" for your WH Planes

Tired Old Man

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If there is enough of a call for them, I'll talk to my wife about making them. She's real good about that kind of stuff, but for only one or two it wouldn't be worth the time and effort.

Perhaps we could get Tom to post another poll?????????

Pat

tomriddle

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Bunny ear prop covers - that's great!!! And you just helped me choose my pilot for my WH Ultimate Now if I can just distract my daughter long enough....

rcbill

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Silver.......It sounds like a good idea to me. Of course I would have to explain to everyone at the field or where ever the plane went about the bunny ears. If the price is right I would be interested. Bill

The bird man

Pat, Sign me up for a pair for a 24" prop! How about a pair of "Wild Hare Bunny Slipper wheel chocks" or if your wife can make the "Bunny Ears" large enough how about "Bunny Ear Wing Bags"[sm=tongue.gif]! LOL

Tired Old Man

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Oh Dear Lord, I think this may be te start of another "movement"

I'll talk to her about it.

Pat

rcbill

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I'm sure it wouldn't be as easy as it sounds. There is a hobby shop in town and the owners wife has a set up for making wing bags. I could check with her about the prop gloves if your wife thinks it's too much Silversurfer. One other thing. Not to sound against the idea but, wouldn't the bunny ears have a tendancy to get dirty at the field. One other thing. I think it would be a good idea for someone to make light weight bunnies to go under the canopy. Of course it would have to have a bent over ear. Bill

Tired Old Man

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Wing bags and prop covers all get dirty at the field. Currently all the available the prop covers are made with canvas so I'll have her look into some other fabrics that are easy to clen and still do the job well. I'm not home for awhile but she has access to some various props up to 28" in diameter, and some examples of covers to work with. I'll call her tonight and see what she says.

I like the bent ear bunny idea. Don't know who would do that one, tho. Anything that looks like a stuffed animal at my house is instant Dane fodder[X(]

Pat

tomriddle

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This is getting rich!

http://www.energizerbunnystore.com/e...lsENG2F185.ASP

Now I gotta find a version for the Yellow Ultimates....

Dangerous Dan

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http://www.wingbags-by-caroline.com/

lots of covers here..

I think the bunny ear covers would be cute...but I would prefer some embroderied covers with Wild on one and Hare on the other..

tomriddle

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By the way, much to my chagrin, the e-bunny at: http://www.energizerbunnystore.com/e...lsENG2F185.ASP is waaaaaay to big for a 29%....might be good for the 40%...weight is no problem, its those darn ears - they fill up the entire cockpit...

Tired Old Man

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I spoke to my wife. She said she could do it, but she won't work cheap. After 33 years I already knew that, but what can I say. She said she could do them in 3 different colors, all with pink "inners", black, red, or grey "outers". For props from 20" up to about 28", $20.00 plus shipping USPS, which is the cheapest way. Larger props would require that you speak to her.

I await the outrage at the price, but I won't be the one to argue with her. She's tough[X(]

Pat

DbCoronaFlyer

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I'm really interested in that idea Pat , but I just don't know what prop size im going to use yet.

Tired Old Man

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She told me that one size should fit from about a 20 to 28" prop, inclusive.

The folks that may be interested should e-mail her at [email protected]. Make a note in the subject field about prop cover or the note will probably never get opened. She's not too quick about using a computer, but I'll let her know she should start paying attention. Crappy on a computer but man, she can sew!!

Oh, I almost forgot. Her name is Dolly. All notes direct to her or a PM to me from here on out folks. Better going direct to her.

Tom, forgive me for using your forum on this. I don't plan on this being a long term endeavor, just a few for the "Hare Force" so to speak.

Pat

RustyTumbles

thats all I use. Works a treat.

tomriddle

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"Hare Force" Very nice - best smile I've had all day. Thank you.
v/r

tom