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Offline Phil Coopy

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Prop Sizing?
« on: February 23, 2006, 05:44:34 PM »
I have been experimenting a little with prop sizes on my LA40 powered Twister. Normally I run an 11/5TF but I tried an old 12/4 TFsuper-M and it really made it come alive.......problem is I don't think that TF makes that line any longer and I only have that one.  Do any of youse guys out there know of an equivalent? And does 12/4 seem normal for that engine/plane combo. I might add that I am using 25%nitro Omega brought up to 21% lube with BeNol castror.

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Offline Joey Mathison 9806

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Re: Prop Sizing?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2006, 08:23:10 PM »
try your hand at making a mold of that favorite prop, then you can have as many as you want.plus you can use differant materials to make the new ones with.fiberglass or carbonfiber.
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Re: Prop Sizing?
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2006, 03:55:57 AM »
If you like that prop so much, measure its pitch every 1/2 inch, so you can duplicate it.  Or, can you find a larger diameter and cut it down?

good luck with your search

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Re: Prop Sizing?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2006, 07:15:43 PM »
I have 3ea. TF Super-M 13-5 props I will part with for a price. 2 are untouched, the 3rd has faint drive washer marks on it.

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Re: Prop Sizing?
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2006, 08:17:20 PM »
Here is a prop that is worth a try .This is a 12-4 Zinger Pro.I run a LA 40 lots and have found a 11x4 APC to be my favorite so far but with 10% fuel.

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Re: Prop Sizing?
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2006, 05:03:08 PM »
Several locals swear by the APC 10.5 x 4.5 for .40LA's.  8) Steve
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