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billj

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scale propeller
« on: March 06, 2007, 02:29:49 am »
hi, whats the rule of thumb for determining the poropeller size for scale boats?

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Re: scale propeller
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2007, 09:54:51 am »
If it looks right it probably is.
Or you can get size from a drawing of a similar ship.

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Re: scale propeller
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2007, 11:39:21 am »
Bob is right, but there are other factors involved. Are you striving for scale looks - in that case just scale the prop from the drawing/specification of the prototype. However, scale performance throws up more problems, with pitch and motor speed coming into the equation. Scale speed is a black art.

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Re: scale propeller
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2007, 01:36:53 am »
thanks for the advice.
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