Paul Williams Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Just been into my local model shop and nearly fainted when he required £15 for a 16" wood prop. I like to support local trade but not at that price or am I out of date with prices? I was browsing the other week and found a company that will sell direct to public but forgot to bookmark page and can't find it now. Help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 try the brchobbies JXF range. a 16x8 or 16x10 costs £6.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Find a tree. Take out knife You can see where I am going with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Have tou followed Andy"s thread,he probably does the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Whiting Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 The props Jon mentioned are beautiful props, but are for E flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi Paul, Have you thought about carving your own props. Brian Winch wrote an excellent article a while back in RCME. If you want a copy send me a PM with your postal address and I'll send you one. Is this any help ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Didn't know they were just for electric . Paul doesn't actually say whether he wants them for IC or electric though. alshobbies list a 16x8 RCGF prop at £6.99, but a 22x8 is £19.99! Either a very good buy or they're missing a 1 before the 6.99 bit. TJD models have JXF 'gas' props, presumably for IC or petrol power. There's a 16x6 or 16x8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Williams Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 some how I can't see myself sat carving away like rambo at the flying field, could be a good way to keeping down the trees that get in my way though. when I read manufactors articles about the presision CNC methods used to produce these props its kinda hard to get my head round carving one plus time factors. Point me to the article please I have most back copies it might change my mind. I spent another hour searching for the web site I found some weeks ago its so annoying not to find it again, they were selling all sizes of beechwood props for around 3 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Paul If your site is surrounded by beech trees I would look for a nice mature straight branch -Climb up it to retrieve your model -cut it off & take it home .Wittling wood is very therapeutic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Williams Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 You don't know how close you are with that statement! I landed my extra a couple of weeks ago right at the top of a tree I could have sworn I was in front of. Any help was not forth coming due to laughter. It must be 25 years since I climbed a tree I nearly gave up but managed it, its not a knive I require but a chainsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Should have gone to specsavers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 PaulThey did make wooden props long before any CNC machines were around so it can be done, but quick and easy it ain't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hmm, really sorry about that. I was only joking, but it seems to have inspired some other people! Note, everyone is suggesting you do it- no one is saying they have done it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'll probably end up carving the prop's for my Il-16's, however if that is the most difficult bit of the Zveno project I'll actually be quite pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Williams Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 do me a couple of 16x8 while your at it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 5,now thats cheap wooden props from Galaxy,11x7 £2..50p each(ic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Williams Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 cant find any cheap 15 or 16 inch props at galaxy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 13x5 props arrived today from Galaxy at £5.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Paul, It might be wise to check out Justin at Model spot in Hinckley, I think he has quite a stock and the prices have always seemed OK to me. I don't have the number handy but they have a web site. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi Andy, I not only suggest that you try carving your own props I can assure you that I do it ! As simon says it isn't easy but it can be done if you follow the "WOO'S" instructions. I can't tell which issue the article was featured but my offer to send you a copy still stands. My first attempts were not up to much but with a bit more practice I seem to have improved. Give it a go and be prepared to experience a few failures. Success will come with practice. Let me know if you want to have a go and I'll dig out the article for you ( I made several copies just in case another brave soul wanted to try it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Allan Can you tell us where you get the proper wood from .It doesn't grow on trees you know gumpy2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 A lot of old table legs are made from Beech. I carved a lovely 11 X 6 pusher prop from a table leg. A club mate broke it...on his finger, took eleven stitches to put his finger back together. Props in unusual place usually results on props in painful places. Seen that too many times. Oh, I still have three legs left on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Peter Not just one legover then I'll see if I can find one or two & have a go .I did manage a simple flattish blade prop for a rubber powered job many years ago .In fact most modellers made 'em then didn't we/they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Well to stay in the spirit of things I have sent a PM, and have offered to blog my propellor making exploits if the article arrives. Totally pointless, but the kind of stupid masochistic activity I seem drawn to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hi All, If any of you fancy a shot at prop. carving I still have the WOO'S article. Or you can look it up for yourselves August 1994 is the RCME issue to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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