Topic: Prop Shop (Read 10086 times)

BeenThereDoneThat · « **on:** November 22, 2006, 09:28:39 pm »

The editors column in the Model Engineer for 10-23 November advises that Swan Precision Castings had acquired Prop Shop and the business will relocate from Malvern to Swan's Banbury works.

Anyone know any more details??

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2006, 11:15:55 pm »

thanks paul, I was going to use them to get 4 shafts and props for a 350th sc enterprise

Eddy Matthews · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2006, 11:16:27 pm »

Quote from: psships on November 22, 2006, 11:13:41 pm

Only that I placed a commercial order with Prop shop over a month ago, was told "next week" still nothing.
Buyer beware.
Paul...

All I can say is that I gave up with PropShop a couple of years ago... great props, but their service is hopeless!!

I wish you luck Paul...

Regards
Eddy

FullLeatherJacket · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2006, 07:56:16 am »

I think we've already been there and done that to death, gentlemen. The question was if anyone knows any more details about the sale of this business.

andywright · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2006, 08:22:45 am »

I ordered two props from Prop Shop at Warwick, and had them within the week. I have allways had prompt service.
Any way no mention was made of a take over.

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2006, 10:16:48 pm »

Perhaps things will improve now.
Yes the optomist.

Bob

barriew · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2006, 08:00:39 pm »

The Prop Shop ad in the latest MMI has the Swan Precision Castings address, but the e-mail is still simon@propshop........

Barrie

colin-stevens · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2007, 10:11:22 am »

any one been in touch with Prop suop lately. E-Mailed him twice and they have both been bounced cack as undelivered.
colin

kiteman1 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2007, 07:18:24 pm »

Hi Colin

I phoned Propshop last week and have just had their catalogue.

They have recently been on annual shut-down at Swan Foundry and I phoned for my copy last week.

Response was immediate and I received it the following day.

hobbyman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2007, 07:32:36 pm »

I phoned propshop for a prop and it came in three days ,nice one !!!

destroyer42 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2007, 08:30:12 pm »

Hi Fellow boaters,
Called Swan Precision Carstings (ex Prop shop) on Tuesday for prop advice ordered new props and received them today Thursday.
You need to call 01295263134 email [email protected].
Prices have gone up a little but good advice and prompt service.

Destroyer 42

colin-stevens · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2007, 08:52:46 pm »

Cheers

FullLeatherJacket · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2007, 08:54:14 pm »

This is very good news. Simon's props are the best I've ever seen and used, but let's just say that his organisational skills weren't quite on a par with his practical ones......
I hope he's still involved with the revamped business because he's a nice bloke and a clever one too, and they will definitely need his experience on a technical level.
I'd like to wish Swan Castings all the best with their latest acquisition.
FLJ

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2007, 10:14:00 pm »

So lets give the new owners a chance, lets just see how they perform.
I assume as they have bought the business they will want to give a good service.
Surely this old thread has just about finished then.

Bob

boatmadman · « **Reply #14 on:** December 02, 2007, 08:06:27 am »

Any one know the web addy for the prop shop? I just googled it and its not available.

Ian

barryfoote · « **Reply #15 on:** December 02, 2007, 08:17:04 am »

Ian,

It is http://www.prop-shop.co.uk/OLDsite/index.html

Barry

boatmadman · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2007, 08:40:34 am »

Thanks for that.

Ian

rob · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2008, 10:04:24 am »

Ive been trying all week to contact Simon on the 01295 number to no avail.
I need a couple of props for my U Boat.

Anyone know of any probs there or is he still on holiday ?

Prop Shop.. when only the best will do.

cos918 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2008, 11:49:27 am »

hi rob. There web site has been down for a fair bit . If you cant get hold of Simon try 118888 and get the number for swan foundery in Banbury .Then phone them and ask if simion is there.

john

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2008, 05:53:32 pm »

does this help

http://www.swangroup.co.uk/

destroyer42 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2008, 07:13:02 pm »

Hi Rob,
You may want to try these people [email protected] they make props and shafts to order fantastic prices.

Destroyer 42

Sub driver · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2008, 07:23:05 pm »

Hi,
Prop shop are advertised to be at The Model Boat convention show next weekend 23 and 24 August at BIRCHWOOD WARRINGTON.

Hope this helps.

regards sub.

rob · « **Reply #22 on:** August 13, 2008, 08:39:02 pm »

thanks all , i know Simon was on holiday last week.......... thought he was back this one.

i will continue to try, cos when you want a rolls royce you dont buy a lada.

ministeve · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2008, 09:00:03 pm »

2 weeks ago i received 2 60 mm thruster props no problem i used the 01295263134 and asked for prop shop the girl on the phone put me strait through

BarryM · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:53:15 pm »

Prop Shop make excellent props and so I gave Simon a call this week when I needed a 70mm job which the last list available quoted as £19. All went well until I was given the new price of £32 plus an explanation that the the new management, Swan Group, had revised the pricing.
Now I wouldn't mind paying a couple of pounds extra but a 168% increase was a step too far. As I pointed out, if Swan Group were going to stick to their pricing, then Prop Shop could wave goodbye to its custom as it was about to wave goodbye to me. There are other suppliers to fill the gap.

Barry M

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BeenThereDoneThat

Eddy Matthews

FullLeatherJacket

hobbyman

FullLeatherJacket

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