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Prop preference
« on: August 30, 2011, 04:39:49 pm »
Hello folks can anyone please help with opinion of which may be the better props choosing between Raboesch or Rivabo?
                            ( I am aware Prop Shop are infamous for their quality)

                                            Regards, Tony.
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 04:50:38 pm »
No real difference really, Rivabo seems to be a wee bit cheaper but Raboesch has more range to choose from. Take your pick :-)
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 04:53:19 pm »
Thanks Andy.
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 10:30:11 pm »
I've always used Raboesch on my boats and they are fine.

Give me a ring on Skype sometime please Tony  :-))
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 12:53:39 am »
 Thanks Richard - will do  :-))
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 09:10:00 pm »
Being new to the forum & also to model boat building I too would like to learn more about props & motor & prop combinations. Is there anywhere on the forum or anywhere for that matter where a newbie like me could find that kind of information in a reasonably condensed packet bearing in mind most people have their own preferences. That sure would be  a big help to dumb & dumber (me). I can see where a lot of members are always trying different props & motor combinations, which could get expensive in hurry, I hope someone can at least help a little bit. ( I have for instance noticed that you use a special prop for use in kort nozzles, am I correct ??) Mick B.
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 09:33:09 pm »
Hi MickB, if you go to the Cornwall model boats website and open the links to propellers it gives you the various types
and the application for the numerous propellers model boaters use.

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 09:40:40 pm »
Thanks John, I have dealt with Martin & cornwall, nice fellow,but the props I asked for I did not get, so that led me to ask the question about props in general.
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2011, 09:43:09 pm »
Quote from: irishcarguy on September 01, 2011, 09:10:00 pm
( I have for instance noticed that you use a special prop for use in kort nozzles, am I correct ??) Mick B.


Hi Mick

Yes, you are correct. The Kort propellers have a more flattened tip to rotate inside the Kort drum.

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2011, 09:01:05 pm »
Quote from: tt1 on August 30, 2011, 04:39:49 pm
                            ( I am aware Prop Shop are infamous for their quality)
Could you please elaborate on that? I've just read in another forum that Prop Shop is considered to be a "gold standard" above Raboesch and Rivabo.

(I am thinking about the right propellers for the boat that is at the beginning stage of the build)
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2011, 11:17:55 pm »
Prop Shop props are cast, profiled and finished like the real size props.
The other props have almost flat brass sheet for blades.

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2011, 11:19:34 pm »
Quote from: miklav on September 07, 2011, 09:01:05 pm
Could you please elaborate on that? I've just read in another forum that Prop Shop is considered to be a "gold standard" above Raboesch and Rivabo.

(I am thinking about the right propellers for the boat that is at the beginning stage of the build)

he probably should have put famous

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 12:49:36 am »
Sorry miklav! - quite right Phil should read famous - doh!

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2011, 06:03:07 am »
Quote from: irishcarguy on September 01, 2011, 09:40:40 pm
Thanks John, I have dealt with Martin & cornwall, nice fellow,but the props I asked for I did not get, so that led me to ask the question about props in general.
Its actually Malcolm not Martin. :-))
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2011, 06:31:31 am »
thank you - that's what I thought :)

Currently the prop shop propellers is my tentative selection for my scale speedboat not only because of quality but also a higher pitch compared to props from Rabousch.

Where can I find tech specs for Rivabo props? I mean pitch and max rpm (for ~40mm diameter 3-blades).
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« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2011, 08:08:16 pm »
Hi miklav, the information you are looking for is on www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk

Rivarbo 40mm 3blade props  = part No  534040

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2011, 01:18:55 am »
Just a point of note,  I ordered Raboesch but ended up with different props, Caldercraft!? - are they as good?

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2011, 01:31:52 am »
I thnk you may find if you ring them it is a  Rabousch as they are now the Uk agents

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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2011, 01:40:16 am »
Thanks Peter  :-))


                   Regards, Tony.

P.S. ----- good morning! off to bed now and Dean's open day later! cheers.
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Re: Prop preference
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2011, 07:42:42 am »
What I meant to say DickyD was Martin @ Westbourne & Malcolm @ Cornwall (also Sam @ Cornwall) Nice people to deal with, I am at present waiting some bits from Westbourne.I have had good service from both companies, but ACTion wins hands down, I don't know how Dave does it but don't stop. Mick B.
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