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Title: prop shop
Post by: uboatbuilder on July 21, 2009, 09:44:23 pm
hi everyone can anybody please tell me if prop shop are still trading and if they have a contact number or web site
many thanks
Grant
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: The long Build on July 21, 2009, 10:04:53 pm
Hope this helps

Prop Shop 01789 450905 www.prop-shop.co.uk
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: andygh on July 21, 2009, 10:41:33 pm
That website hasn't been active for well over a year. They aren't the only offenders, I get the right hump with "under construction" websites
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: Tomasz. on July 24, 2009, 09:51:16 am
http://shop.modellbau-kaufhaus.de/modules.php?warp=categories&group=245 (http://shop.modellbau-kaufhaus.de/modules.php?warp=categories&group=245)
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 24, 2009, 10:29:21 am

RABOESCH props are nice but not as nice as Prop Shop.....
Has anyone successfully purchased a prop from Prop Shop in the say the last 3 months?

Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 24, 2009, 10:36:41 am
They had a stand at Beale Park in May.

Colin
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Post by: DickyD on July 24, 2009, 10:49:54 am
Deans Marine do a good range of props now.

http://www.deansmarine.co.uk/shop/index.php/cPath/35_39
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Post by: chingdevil on July 24, 2009, 10:59:42 am
This is the company that own Prop-Shop now contact them:- http://www.swangroup.co.uk/index.php
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Post by: Proteus on July 24, 2009, 11:14:57 am
yes several , no problems good props

Proteus
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Post by: mook on July 24, 2009, 12:15:39 pm
RABOESCH props are nice but not as nice as Prop Shop.....
Has anyone successfully purchased a prop from Prop Shop in the say the last 3 months?



simple phone call and the proparrived two days later  no problem
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: tolnedra on July 24, 2009, 12:42:21 pm
I agree with mook. Two days after placing a telephoned order, two lovely props came through my letterbox, left and right handed, for use with kort nozzles.

Danny
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Post by: marmoi on July 24, 2009, 01:42:24 pm
Had several props from prop shop recently no problems.
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Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 24, 2009, 01:49:05 pm

This good news. Is their catalogue and price list available on-line anywhere?
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Post by: BarryM on July 24, 2009, 04:07:04 pm
Martin,

No it's not on line and the promised new Prop Shop website has been under construction since Noah took up his saw. You have to 'phone Swan and then remember to sit down before you ask the prices.   :o  :o

George Sitek does me just fine at http://www.gsitek-props.co.uk - Good price, good props, good service.

Barry M
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: andygh on July 24, 2009, 05:35:50 pm
Quote
George Sitek does me just fine at http://www.gsitek-props.co.uk - Good price, good props, good service.

I'll second that, top man  :-))
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: Proteus on July 24, 2009, 06:14:50 pm
the problem with Gstitec props is that they are soft soldered, and just flat brass blades, if you look at the picture from his web site you will see how Matched they are(or not) and yes you get what you pay for, and metal prices have shot up over the years but his props have not , they have always been expensive but there is a lot of work in them.

bottom prop Prop shop


http://www.gsitek-props.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=RS92
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Post by: BarryM on July 24, 2009, 07:03:22 pm
Yes, Prop Shop's screws are very nice bits of work but when they double in price (although the manufacturing/technology stays the same) and it's former proprietor admits that price rises are the result of takeover, I know who's getting my vote (and cash).

Barry M
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Post by: andygh on July 24, 2009, 09:26:56 pm
Funny, mine aren't flat at all  {:-{
(http://www.postimage.org/PquXARS.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)

(http://www.postimage.org/aV1PjWVA.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
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Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 25, 2009, 07:16:51 am

Props shop props are cast in one piece, the blades are not made from made from flat sheet and soldered.

Here's my only prop shop prop.
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Post by: Proteus on July 25, 2009, 07:52:25 am

Props shop props are cast in one piece, the blades are not made from made from flat sheet and soldered.

Here's my only prop shop prop.

wow you have a boat that is Finished

ok lets see the rest

Proteus

Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 25, 2009, 08:09:41 am
Blinking cheek!.... but fair comment!  {-)

Build log here: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Builds/Puffer_Jan/1ndex_Puffer_Jan.htm
 and here: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=242.msg105612#msg105612
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: Proteus on July 25, 2009, 08:17:02 am
Thats nice,do you sail it much,  didnt you build one for some one as well ?

Proteus
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Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 25, 2009, 09:19:58 am
No just one , it was shipped / sailed to my mate Jan in Germany.
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Post by: boat captain on July 25, 2009, 09:30:15 am
Prop Shop are attending The Model Boat Convention at the Centre at Birchwood Park Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August.

Joe   :-))
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Post by: Dean's Marine on July 25, 2009, 10:05:28 am
Deans Marine do a good range of props now.

http://www.deansmarine.co.uk/shop/index.php/cPath/35_39
Dear Sir
 thank you for the mention
 Over 900 props in the range and growing every month
see our website & online shop
Regards
 Deans Marine
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: hopeitfloats on July 25, 2009, 10:10:27 am
downunder there is a supplier called SAB who make brass props eg. 3 blade x 40mm = 9.44 pounds sterling. they arent the prettiest props around but do the job.  how does that compare to what you guys pay for them.
Title: Re: prop shop
Post by: DickyD on July 25, 2009, 10:19:10 am
downunder there is a supplier called SAB who make brass props eg. 3 blade x 40mm = 9.44 pounds sterling. they arent the prettiest props around but do the job.  how does that compare to what you guys pay for them.

£8.03 at Cornwall Model Boats.

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/3bladem4.html