Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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Blucenturion
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Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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This is my first post. I've all but completed a Spitfire and cannot bear to have it on display with the prop that was in the kit. In the past I bought 2 wood props and combined them to make a 4 blade on a Corsair, but I think I want a 3 blade on this model. Thus far I've not found any suppliers, so thought you guys might know of one perhaps. TIA, John
Bill Gaylord
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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The GWS slow fly 9x7 3-blade prop is reasonably scale on the subject. I have it on a Guillows Spitfire that flies with an old geared brushed motor. Good chance a reasonably well stocked hobby shop with r/c aircraft would have them.
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Blucenturion
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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Gracias, Bill. Is yours 400 Series, or 500?
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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I see yours is a 400 Series now. I am not sure that prop would be appropriate, mine is 500 Series.
Coloradoken
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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If I'm going to take the time to build the plane, I'll take the time to scratch build the prop. Then I can custom craft to whatever I need. Hate those plastic props especially for a display. That is part of the fun of this hobby. There is no wrong way. Its whatever turns your crank.
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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Blucenturion wrote:Gracias, Bill. Is yours 400 Series, or 500?
Thanks, it's the 400 series. GWS 3 bladers are available down to 5" I believe, although the profile is a bit different on the smaller ones.
Blucenturion
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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If that proves to be the case, I could live with whatever profile it is. Thanks.
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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It looks like I've had success, GWS has a 5" for only 2 bucks, and none of that ten buck minimum order stuff that's so annoying. So, I owe it all to you, Bill! Thanks a lot!
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Re: Need 3 blade prop for Spitfire

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You're welcome. They're good props for e-fight with these models also. It is nice to get them at a reasonable price.
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