Oliver Terschowetz
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Thanks for that. It does sound good. If you've ever heard the sound of a Tie Fighter flying past in Star Wars...that's the sound ! ππ
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Thanks for the 2 blade reassurance. Clockwise when looking at model from front.
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Thanks Simon but sticking with the 2 blades. Will defo purchase APC style though if/when my unforgiving club tarmac runway disagrees with a dodgy landing. βΊοΈ
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Too right Peter. The noise just gives me goose bumps every time. Mind you that .61 geared engine makes quite a satisfying 'whine' when passing. Makes the guys at the club smile anyway.
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Call me old fashioned but give me the noise, smell and oily fingers every day of the week. An aircraft with 'soul' and a thumping heart at its core! π β₯οΈI.c.
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Yes that's a good point actually. You go to the 3 blade for scale look and it ends up being shorter in blade length and looks prob worse than the 2 !! I just wouldn't want to upset how it fly's at the moment. Your looking at Β£30 odd quid for the spinner. π΅
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Would love a Hurricane...
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Thank you Peter. π
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Noted, thanks. Would that 14 X 7 be suitable to replace the 16 X 8?
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So forgetting the 'geared' spec of my .61 for the moment, should I stick with the 16 X 8? In anyone's experience what changes could I make to either improve longevity of engine and or increase in power? As I mentioned she plods along quite happily but would be nice to have a little more thrust in reserve.
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Thanks for that Allan. I suppose I'm lucky in that I don't need to worry about noise. It was purely for a 'better look'. But now come to the conclusion after reading replies to this post that, what's the point! It runs perfectly well with 2 blades! And as Martin pointed out, who's counting when running! Kind regards.
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I think you've hit the nail on the head there Martin. (I was thinking the same thing). I get my enjoyment out of flying the darn thing rather than it sitting in the garage looking pretty with 3 blades! J D 8 - my engine is also geared. But "if it ain't broke...." I'll stick with my 2 blade and eBay the three blades!! Thanks for your input. π
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It's actually a OS MAX .61. O.k, so Don your saying keep the 2 blade and by dropping an inch on Dia will that be 'kinder' on the motor? Allan, is your "yes" FOR the 3-blade? Or "yes" to Don's "Three blade props are not as efficient as 2 larger blades". What is "efficiency" regarding model engines? Just generally a happy motor !? Thank you both.
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Any wise words of wisdom would be much appreciated please. I have an old model spitfire with a 2 stroke glow .91, currently running well on a 2 blade master air screw 16 x 8. I was contemplating putting a 3 blade on to make it look a little more authentic. Before I commit and purchase a shiny new spinner (Β£25 - Β£30 !), I just wanted to check first.... IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? I have picked up two sizes of 3 bladed props, 16 x 10 and 14 x 9. If there are no detrimental effects of going to the 3 blade prop, what are the general rules of thumb regarding prop dia and pitch? Would these two sizes be appropriate? Am I wasting my time π Thanks for any help.
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