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chunk t · Apr 30, 2002

Seeing an article in RC Boat Modeler, it got me wondering... What are your preferred means to modifiy props?

Prop duplicator?

Eye-ball it?

Let your buddy deal with it?

Don't bother with it?

No secrets need to be divulged here.

I'll start in. I use a small compound curve anvil and a soft faced hammer.

ct.

TimD · Apr 30, 2002

The big question is how many prop's are you prepared to destroy - I know I have destroyed a few.

A duplicator is probably the easiest way to go because it is bending the prop to a known good shape. However it is making a duplicate of another prop and may not suit your needs / boat / driving style.

Randy Cartright · Apr 30, 2002

Eyeball it till you get what you want then send it to Andy have him make a good one from it.

Randy

chunk t · May 1, 2002

You're right Tim, there's always that learning curve to contend with...

That's partially why I posted the question, I'm willing to work on a prop, mostly to learn what happens. Then again, I've never been able to pass-up an opptunity to hit something with a hammer ;D. It can be, and is a bit expensive, but again as you cited someone elses design may not be best for your hull.

ct

TomMoorehouse · May 1, 2002

well ive been doing a little of them all...

the duplicator from marty is no longer available... i have a 1450 duplicator... and what i like about it i can make my own mods and if they don't work just put it on the dup and pound it back into shape

TimD · May 1, 2002

O.K someone has to ask it so I might as well,

How can you make a duplicator off a good prop? One that will sustain a hammering!

TomMoorehouse · May 2, 2002

here is a great article about it:

http://www.shark-racing.com/Ingles/Tecnica...doheliceing.htm

chunk t · May 2, 2002

Tom,

Most excellent link!

ct.

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