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Speed,Combat,Scale,Racing => Speed Talk => Topic started by: Scott B. Riese on August 14, 2010, 01:48:58 PM

Title: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Scott B. Riese on August 14, 2010, 01:48:58 PM: Hi GUY'S......I know I'm out of my realm...However, I'm building a Clown Racer Irvine 15 Mk ll ABC Car Engine. Head sink is turned and Venturi is made .250 with .156 spray bar turned to .140. This will be my starting point.

Props are the thing...I don't want to use APC or over the counter props. WHO or whom should I seek for my Transmissions.

What I'm Thinking 7x5 ish
Please Teach me. I'm just a stunt flyer
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Joey Mathison 9806 on August 14, 2010, 02:18:24 PM: Mike Hazel would be a good start he is in your neck of the woods.
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: BillLee on August 14, 2010, 03:39:05 PM: What is your rationale behind "I don't want to use APC or over the counter props."?

Many Clown racers use APC props very effectively.

Bill
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Thomas Wilk on August 14, 2010, 04:37:31 PM: contact Steve Wilk at 'swilk177@yahoo.com

Tom
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Scott B. Riese on August 14, 2010, 09:51:26 PM: Bill....I'm just anal. I have some APC'S ready to go.......I just want to try things that are out there and support the little guy's over the megalomarts. ;D
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: PaulGibeault on August 17, 2010, 02:48:13 PM: Hey Scott,

Yes, both Mike Hazel & Steve Wilk can make you good props.

I'd suggest a Dia. range of 6.5" - 6.7" and a pitch range of 5" - 5.5". So you may have to cut down that &" prop. Also, however you choose to go, the prop "load" should be aprox. equivalent to an APC 6.6D X 5P. (i.e. turn the same rpm)
Fiberglass (epoxyglass) props are more reliable & tougher IF you pit the model by catching the prop. Carbon props ultimately can be sanded thinner for the same strength & therefore can be a bit faster. Good luck & have fun!

Cheers, Paul
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Mike Anderson on August 18, 2010, 11:36:31 AM: Does Clown Racing allow exotic props? I was under the impression that it was limited to over-the-counter GRPlastic or wood.
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: john e. holliday on August 18, 2010, 04:12:52 PM: Go to the NCLRA site and look at the rules. That is where I am heading now. H^^

I am back. No restrictions in the rules on the NCLRA site. There are restrictions on equipment that can be used. jeh
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Thomas Wilk on August 18, 2010, 05:34:18 PM: takling with Steve of Eliminator Props -he says that his props are ok because they are available to everyone. But some clubs will only allow wood or APC's. check with the CD.
his web site is http://eliminatorprops.com/index.php

Tom Wilk S?P H^^
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: john e. holliday on August 19, 2010, 08:53:52 AM: Sounds like some clubs had better read the rules. Unless it is posted o the notice at least 30 days before the event. H^^
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Scott B. Riese on August 22, 2010, 02:25:04 PM: Thank you ALL.......Someone with a good hart sent me some props. Some ZZ and APC ones. I now have enough to go out and have some fun!

Fuel tank is now on the board.....
Title: Re: Makers of Props....Fast ones
Post by: Ward Van Duzer on August 27, 2010, 02:43:57 PM: I understand Bob Whitney, the RAD Racer is making props now also. And there is more than one combat flyers hanging out here too...

W.