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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Garf on September 28, 2008, 10:24:27 PM

Title: Rare Props
Post by: Garf on September 28, 2008, 10:24:27 PM

I picked up a few props I have never saw before. The brand is Woodcraft, the series is "super stunt" Has anyone seen these before?

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: De Hill on September 29, 2008, 07:23:45 PM

I believe that the propeller is made in New Zealand.

But you never can be sure.

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: Just One-eye on September 29, 2008, 07:28:29 PM

I think it resembles the FG paddle blade design that George A. was promoting. 

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: Garf on September 29, 2008, 10:08:21 PM

Unfortunatly this one only lasted 2 1/2 flights. I hope the one I put on my Tutor II lasts a little longer.

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: De Hill on September 29, 2008, 10:35:34 PM

That was a really rare prop.

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: M Spencer on September 29, 2008, 10:46:25 PM

Rare = still blood there ?

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: Mike Gretz on September 30, 2008, 06:52:43 AM

I've got one of those!  Bought it in 1970 at Arnold Stott's Foam Flite hobby shop in Mankato, Minnesota.  Tried it once on a McCoy 40 Red Head -- didn't turn it very well -- went back to a TF 10-6 wide blade.

Mike Gretz

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: De Hill on September 30, 2008, 07:28:49 AM

Quote from: Garf on September 28, 2008, 10:24:27 PM

I picked up a few props I have never saw before. The brand is Woodcraft, the series is "super stunt" Has anyone seen these before?

Garf,


What are the diameter and pitch of these props?

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: Garf on September 30, 2008, 08:05:53 AM

I got 3 props, one 10-6 and two 11-5. The 10-6 no longer exists. The EVO 36 C/L ran great with the 10-6.

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: De Hill on September 30, 2008, 08:33:49 AM

Joe Gilbert and I tested a Woodcraft 10-6 on a good Fox .35. It is an Excellent prop.

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: catdaddy on September 30, 2008, 12:29:09 PM

Quote from: De Hill on September 30, 2008, 08:33:49 AM

Joe Gilbert and I tested a Woodcraft 10-6 on a good Fox .35. It is an Excellent prop.

De,
I hope you and Joe are going to document the results and publish an article in CLW.
Exactly how many props did you test?

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: De Hill on September 30, 2008, 12:39:06 PM

Joe and I have tersted 33 each 10-6 props so far.

An article is being written for Control Line World magazine.

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on September 30, 2008, 02:19:54 PM

Speaking of "rare" props, has anyone else heard of one called "Thrustee"?  A wide blade prop of about 1950.  Their weakness was that they were too thin near the hub.  I've seen them snap just while trying to hand start!

Floyd

Title: Re: Rare Props
Post by: Mike Spiess on September 30, 2008, 03:25:14 PM

Quote from: Mike Gretz on September 30, 2008, 06:52:43 AM

I've got one of those!  Bought it in 1970 at Arnold Stott's Foam Flite hobby shop in Mankato, Minnesota.  Tried it once on a McCoy 40 Red Head -- didn't turn it very well -- went back to a TF 10-6 wide blade.

Mike Gretz

WOW Mike that brings back memories  #^ #^ #^