4 Engine Propeller Stops

[Blacksheep214]

Does anyone have plans for a jig that holds 4 propellers at a time once wound? I plan on doing a rubber power B17 at some point and wanted to see if anybody had some good ideas for one. Thanks!

[kittyfritters]

Does anyone have plans for a jig that holds 4 propellers at a time once wound? I plan on doing a rubber power B17 at some point and wanted to see if anybody had some good ideas for one. Thanks!

The one I use works well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUWZMqzIsI4

With a slight variation it also works for models that wind from the front.

Howard
(kittyfritters)

[Blacksheep214]

Much appreciated Howard!

[kittyfritters]

I have also done a variation of this that the model sits on for hand launch.

For either version the fixture slips into a hole in a "sub-stooge" that is clamped to a support (bench, sawhorse, tailgate, etc.).

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For a model that winds from the front, turn the fixture around so that the fuselage can sit on the sub stooge. You wind it on the stooge,and lift the fixture off while holding the model.

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To launch, simply pull the fixture down and launch the model.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5kIOW5ReTY

Howard
(kittyfritters)