1/72nd scale alfa class ssn

[the dark knight]

Re: 1/72nd scale alfa class ssn

I have some Billet Aluminum left over from my racing days, and was thinking of making the propeller out of this. I could buy a prop, but all the ones I see are brass, and Alfa had a Titanium propeller. I would like for my Alfa to have a silver prop that will not require paint to make it the right color (or close to the right color). Could Billet Aluminum be used to make a propeller, or is there someone that makes Alfa props in a white metal about 2 inches in diameter?

[the dark knight]

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Not much progress, but it is some. I scored a Futuba 4YF 75mhz radio for 85 bucks!

[the dark knight]

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Lookie what showed up today!!!!



Tested the set out to make sure I did not get ripped off on e-bay. Everything works! It is 75mhz set to channel 84. We can scratch the radio set off the list!

Also have ordered a stainless steel prop from the prop-shop. Pricey, but hopefully it will look good.

[salmon]

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Sa-weeet radio! We'll done.

[thor]

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Well done, Jon! That will work well for you.

Matt

[the dark knight]

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Thanks guys! I have been watching ebay like a hawk, especially since this particular radio is out of stock and is currently back ordered most places I have looked. I might get a few more if they pop up to use on future projects.

[the dark knight]

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Started the red below the waterline. Looks like this is all the more I will get done paint wise for a while. It is starting to rain, and is supposed to snow tomorrow, and without a place to paint inside, I am at the mercy of the weather. Here is where she sits-





And on that bombshell, I will now shift back to the Delta IV.

[the dark knight]

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Christmas came early today. My propeller from the Prop Shop showed up today.



Stainless steel. Cost me a bit more, but I am happy with the result. I want to change a few minor things, mostly the hub, so it matches this one a bit more-



Will this be possible to do? I suppose I can solder the details on? Any ideas anyone? or should I leave it be?

[thor]

Re: 1/72nd scale alfa class ssn

Jon,

Call it a day with the prop. Soldering will, forever, tarnish the surface.

Matt

[the dark knight]

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That is a good point Matt. I did not even think of that. Could I make the tip of the hub out of say, aluminum, cut the hub so it is flat and bolt them together? or would that most likely not be as strong? I might just write it off at this point. I am so close to finished, and I keep making more work for myself.

As for the prop shaft, I have seen some use bearings on the prop shaft, I have seen other's make stuffing boxes with Vaseline acting as a lubricant. What would you guys recommend?

[thor]

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I use 3/16" SS shafting with oilte bearings exclusively. No grease needed and they last for years.

[the dark knight]

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Thanks Matt! Would you recommend the 3/16" id X 5/16"od X 7/16 od flange x 3/16"long bearing since it has a a flange to act as a thrust bearing?

[JWLaRue]

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As an alternative, I like to use flanged Rulon J bearings. Never need any oiling, extremely friction-free. They can be found at McMaster-Carr in various sizes. Here's an example:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#6377k26/=pu8l8z

-Jeff

[the dark knight]

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Thanks Jeff! Looks like I have a few options. For some reason, I was thinking these bearings were very pricey. However, that does not seem to be the case! Now I wonder what Bearings I was looking at that were so pricey?

[thor]

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Jon,

Take a look at the downloadable PERMIT instructions on the Precision Pattern website. It shows a typical installation. I use two types of oilite bearings; radial and thrust. You will see them both installed in the instructions.

Matt