Freightdog Models has released an excellent looking resin five bladed prop for the Griffon powered 1/72 Spits produced by AZ models. Also included is a replacement upper cowl.
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1/72 Five Blade Spitfire Proplitespeed
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Posted: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 08:16 AM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 12:51 AM UTC
Definitely agree about the Griffon Spit five blade Rotol prop being the best looking airscrew ever! A sublime sculpture, in fact.
The Freightdog prop appears to be good value, especially since the top engine cover is included.
That said, from the photo the blades don't seem to have nearly enough twist – compare them to the Quickboost QB72164 item , which appear more finessed, with separate blades and including a jig for joining the blades to the spinner.
OTOH, Quickboost doesn't include the engine cowling and is a bit more expensive. Horses for courses…
/Joachim
The Freightdog prop appears to be good value, especially since the top engine cover is included.
That said, from the photo the blades don't seem to have nearly enough twist – compare them to the Quickboost QB72164 item , which appear more finessed, with separate blades and including a jig for joining the blades to the spinner.
OTOH, Quickboost doesn't include the engine cowling and is a bit more expensive. Horses for courses…
/Joachim