Delphin gets a new prop.

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  • bigdave
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2003
    • 3596

    #1

    Delphin gets a new prop.

    I decided to try and make a new prop for my little Delphin sub that looked more like a torpedo counter rotating prop set.
    The real sub actually had a power unit from a German torpedo for propulsion.
    Tring to make a real counter rotating system would have been a royal PITA so I decided to try for a trick of the eye.
    Looking similar to a twin torpedo prop set both blade sets turn the same direction and are in fact one prop.
    A casual glance would have you think it was two props looking like the torpedo system.
    I can't wait to try out the prop as it will give me more bite than the old one had.
    I know you are saying what this world needs is Bigdave with a faster sub right?
    My 8-ball buddies are probably polorizing their hull plating as we speak.
    I do think it turned out cool looking.
    Here are some photos of the real prop and mine. BD.





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  • JWLaRue
    Managing Editor, SubCommittee Report
    • Aug 1994
    • 4281

    #2
    Re: Delphin gets a new prop.

    Nicely done, BD! I hadn't even noticed the reversed pitch of the one set of blades until you mentioned your little trick. Very elegant solution.

    -Jeff
    Rohr 1.....Los!

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