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andreas1986

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propeller help :(
« on: August 18, 2011, 12:48:13 pm »
can i for the life of me find one to fit my 1/350 Bismarck....i have about 11mm's of height clearence to work with and i cant find one to fit in that space so anyone with any knowledge on these flaming things help please! :P thanks again x
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andyn

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Re: propeller help :(
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 01:02:13 pm »
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andreas1986

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Re: propeller help :(
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2011, 02:55:25 pm »
hmm is ther eno cheaper ones lool! abit steep for a lump of brass lol also the weight may be a problem for the hulls displacement i already have a fair amount of wiehgt down the back under due to a brass rudder :S
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 04:07:00 pm »
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andyn

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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2011, 05:43:34 pm »
They're two quid dearer Dicky... they're asking for cheaper {-)
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2011, 07:48:03 pm »
Yes Propshop props are in the higher price range.You can buy cheaper you may not get such quality.John.
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Re: propeller help :(
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2011, 09:46:05 pm »
Quote from: Andy - MMB on August 18, 2011, 05:43:34 pm
They're two quid dearer Dicky... they're asking for cheaper {-)

Raboesch props, they're what I use, you get what you pay for Andy.
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andyn

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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2011, 10:15:30 pm »
Yes you get what you pay for, Raboesch props are soldered and way off balance because of it, whereas Propshop props are cast brass.
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crunchie

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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2011, 10:16:52 pm »
Quote from: DickyD on August 18, 2011, 09:46:05 pm
Raboesch props, they're what I use, you get what you pay for Andy.

and cos cornwall boats dont sell propshop props do they? {-) {-)
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andreas1986

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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2011, 01:09:12 pm »
ok could someone link me to a good site with what they imagin is the correct size? there only tiny i was wondering on those green plasticy ones? :S
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2011, 02:28:07 pm »
If you were to read my previous reply No3 you will see I have given you the sizes.

And no, I would not recommend something I would not use, especially green plasticy ones
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« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2011, 05:26:02 pm »
Sorry that sounds a bit abrupt, it wasn't meant to be. :embarrassed:
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« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2011, 09:05:04 pm »
Hello, If you are stuck why not make them. nemesis
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MikeA

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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2011, 12:09:03 am »
I use those green plasticky ones i think there allright actually  :-)) gets my speed boat up to 15knots nice n cheap. BUT they come in 4mm drive dog drive only and not as low as 20mm.

However i have used these:
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MARINE-MOTOR-TOY-BOATS-STICK-MOTOR-/150632573036?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item231266a86c

I bought these when i was making small 3-6v rc boats and the propellers are push fit on a 2mm axle. there crude and the pro builders here will hate it but do the job grand. when you get them just gently prize the prop off the spindle.
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andreas1986

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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2011, 12:00:44 pm »
Dicky dont worry it was helpfull im just being silly i think and *cheap* lol but everyone trys to save where they can ;)

that stick on motor looks sooo cheap loool! i wonder if you could modify it to work with the receiver or is it just a standalone part? :S
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andreas1986

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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2011, 12:05:15 pm »
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MikeA

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« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2011, 12:19:28 pm »
those stick on motors are also made by tamiya. i have some and yeah with a bit of modyfication it can be used in rc. i have 4 boats powerd by them

tamiya ones can be a bit pricey though:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAMIYA-89913-SUBMARINE-MOTOR-CLEAR-BLUE-UK-STOCK-MIB-/260739663907?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3cb54b8823
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« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2011, 02:14:13 pm »
Have a look here
http://www.towboatjoe.com/shafts.htm
With a pair of tin snips, a small drill, a file a bit of Pritt, a printer and a soldering iron, you can make your own.  If you are desperate to avoid making your own shaft assembly, find a brass nut to match your shaft thread, and solder it to the prop.
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richald

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« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2011, 05:10:05 pm »
If you're into cheap and do-it-yourself then Display Models may be able to help you....





The centre holes all seem to be around 2mm

I hope he doesn't mind me uploading a scan or two of his catalogue - BTW he advertises in the small
ads in the back of MM and Model Boats

Richard
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andreas1986

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« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2011, 07:13:44 pm »
haha ill be honest i bought the proppeller i needed but i have to admit ive been naughty and made my own prop shaft :D lol it works aswell without over-heating or warping/bending its made from  a straightend coat hangor heated to make it abit more rigid and a straw! lol
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MikeA

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« Reply #20 on: August 22, 2011, 07:15:23 pm »
do you mean a little blue plastic straw? for quenchy cups?
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andreas1986

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« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2011, 10:35:51 pm »
yes haha! fits perfectly and i have silicone gel inside it to lube and keep it cool
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MikeA

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« Reply #22 on: August 22, 2011, 11:14:36 pm »
ive used them  :}
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andreas1986

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« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2011, 01:12:54 am »
hahaha another master of injunuity ! :D
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