Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang.

Dec 18, 2002, 04:22 PM

I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?

Thank you for any help.

Dec 18, 2002, 04:32 PM

Your recommended prop sizes are for TWO-bladed props... An 11/6 four bladed
prop will be plenty of load for your .61.. Maybe too much.. Four-bladed
props are not well known for efficiency...

Use one for display.... But FLY with a two-blade. I think you'll be better
off...

See APC 4-bld props here:
http://www.apcprop.com/store/agora.c...o7jc1&product=
4-Blade

Tru-Turn has spinners... Bring $$$$...

Cheers,

Bill
"CKJohnson" <CKJohnson72@aol.com> wrote in message
news:c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google.c om...
> I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
> I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
> will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
> 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
> work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?
>
> Thank you for any help.

Dec 18, 2002, 06:12 PM

CKJohnson wrote:

> I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
> I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
> will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
> 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
> work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?
>

Try http://www.ramoser.de/home_e/variopr...rioprop_e.html and see if
that will suit.

> Thank you for any help.
>

Dec 18, 2002, 07:12 PM

Try http://www.bolly.com.au/models/glassfour.asp to see the Bolly range of 4
bladed props. This splendid Aussie company does have distributors in
Canada, USA, UK etc and seems to be the prop of choice for most TOC pilots.
Cheers from Oz.

"CKJohnson" <CKJohnson72@aol.com> wrote in message
news:c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google.c om...
> I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
> I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
> will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
> 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
> work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?
>
> Thank you for any help.

Dec 19, 2002, 07:12 AM

Use a four blade prop for static display only. You can get a spinner cut to
your specs from Tru Turn. http://www.tru-turn.com/

Cheers -- \__________Lyman Slack_________/
\______AMA6430 IMAA1564___/
\____Flying Gators R/C______/
\__Gainesville FL _________/
Visit my Web Site at: http://www.LymanSlack.com

"CKJohnson" <CKJohnson72@aol.com> wrote in message
news:c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google.c om...
> I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
> I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
> will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
> 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
> work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?
>
> Thank you for any help.

Dec 19, 2002, 07:42 AM

CKJohnson72@aol.com (CKJohnson) wrote in message news:<c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google. com>...
> I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
> I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
> will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
> 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
> work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?

That engine will never be able to turn an 11x6 4-blade prop. A proper
4-blade prop for that engine is at most 10" in diameter. Instead of a
scale-looking gigantic 4-blade prop that barely clears the ground,
you'll end up with a wimpy little prop that barely clears the cowl...
You won't like the way it looks or flies, guaranteed.

If you want scale appearance for static display, you should get the
4-blade display propeller. For flying, use a regular 2-bladed
propeller.

Dec 19, 2002, 08:29 AM

You can order 3 or 4 blade spinners from Tru Turn. But, a 4-bladed
spinner can be pretty easily made from a standard 2-blade one. Just
cut 2 slots 90 degrees from the two already there. A pattern can be
made by tracing one of the slots and transferring it to the correct
positions. Measurements should be taken to ensure placement accuracy.
The slots are best cut using a Dremel tool with the appropriate
cutter.

Jim - AMA 501383

CKJohnson wrote:
> I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine.
> I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it
> will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 -
> 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that
> work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners?
>
> Thank you for any help.

Dec 18, 2002, 04:22 PM	#1
CKJohnson Guest n/a Posts	Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? Thank you for any help.

Dec 18, 2002, 04:32 PM	#2
Bill Fulmer Guest n/a Posts	Re: Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. Your recommended prop sizes are for TWO-bladed props... An 11/6 four bladed prop will be plenty of load for your .61.. Maybe too much.. Four-bladed props are not well known for efficiency... Use one for display.... But FLY with a two-blade. I think you'll be better off... See APC 4-bld props here: http://www.apcprop.com/store/agora.c...o7jc1&product= 4-Blade Tru-Turn has spinners... Bring $$$$... Cheers, Bill "CKJohnson" <CKJohnson72@aol.com> wrote in message news:c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google.c om... > I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. > I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it > will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - > 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that > work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? > > Thank you for any help.

Dec 18, 2002, 06:12 PM	#3
The Natural Philosopher Guest n/a Posts	Re: Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. CKJohnson wrote: > I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. > I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it > will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - > 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that > work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? > Try http://www.ramoser.de/home_e/variopr...rioprop_e.html and see if that will suit. > Thank you for any help. >

Dec 18, 2002, 07:12 PM	#4
Clive Bendun Guest n/a Posts	Re: Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. Try http://www.bolly.com.au/models/glassfour.asp to see the Bolly range of 4 bladed props. This splendid Aussie company does have distributors in Canada, USA, UK etc and seems to be the prop of choice for most TOC pilots. Cheers from Oz. "CKJohnson" <CKJohnson72@aol.com> wrote in message news:c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google.c om... > I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. > I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it > will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - > 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that > work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? > > Thank you for any help.

Dec 19, 2002, 07:12 AM	#5
Lyman Slack Guest n/a Posts	Re: Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. Use a four blade prop for static display only. You can get a spinner cut to your specs from Tru Turn. http://www.tru-turn.com/ Cheers -- \__________Lyman Slack_________/ \______AMA6430 IMAA1564___/ \____Flying Gators R/C______/ \__Gainesville FL _________/ Visit my Web Site at: http://www.LymanSlack.com "CKJohnson" <CKJohnson72@aol.com> wrote in message news:c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google.c om... > I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. > I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it > will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - > 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that > work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? > > Thank you for any help.

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Dec 19, 2002, 07:42 AM	#6
Mathew Kirsch Guest n/a Posts	Re: Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. CKJohnson72@aol.com (CKJohnson) wrote in message news:<c564598b.0212181319.438b0dfe@posting.google. com>... > I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. > I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it > will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - > 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that > work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? That engine will never be able to turn an 11x6 4-blade prop. A proper 4-blade prop for that engine is at most 10" in diameter. Instead of a scale-looking gigantic 4-blade prop that barely clears the ground, you'll end up with a wimpy little prop that barely clears the cowl... You won't like the way it looks or flies, guaranteed. If you want scale appearance for static display, you should get the 4-blade display propeller. For flying, use a regular 2-bladed propeller.

Dec 19, 2002, 08:29 AM	#7
James D Jones Guest n/a Posts	Re: Searching for a 4 bladed prop for the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang. You can order 3 or 4 blade spinners from Tru Turn. But, a 4-bladed spinner can be pretty easily made from a standard 2-blade one. Just cut 2 slots 90 degrees from the two already there. A pattern can be made by tracing one of the slots and transferring it to the correct positions. Measurements should be taken to ensure placement accuracy. The slots are best cut using a Dremel tool with the appropriate cutter. Jim - AMA 501383 CKJohnson wrote: > I've got the Top-Flite 1/7th P-51 Mustang, with an OS Max .61 Engine. > I really would like a 4 bladed prop on her, but am not sure how it > will affect the plane and engine. The recommended prop size is 11x7 - > 12x8, but the closest 4 bladed prop I can find is 11x6. Will that > work? Does anyone know where I can find 4 bladed props and spinners? > > Thank you for any help.