Propellers to suit Dart engines

[chrisonord]

I  have a set of transport wings Dart Herald engines in 1/72nd scale which could be used on a future project, thing is I can only find E-2 Hawkeye propellers in 1/72nd scale that are post war to fit them, and that is only a guess. I am considering converting my Valim Valletta to turbo props, so something from this sort of time frame I think would suit. Cheers.

[PR19_Kit]

Lancaster props maybe?

I have LOADS of them for some reason.

[chrisonord]

Lancaster props maybe?

I have LOADS of them for some reason.

Would they be suitable for a 1950's/60's era turbo prop do yiu think?

[Captain Canada]

Shapeways.

[Dizzyfugu]

There is an aftermarket set for P-3 props (Quicboost, IIRC), which are nice but pretty massive - but they'd probably work as E-2 prop placebos. There are also 1:72 prop sets for C-130s (OzMods), but I think these are only late versions with six sickle blades.

[PR19_Kit]

Lancaster props maybe?

I have LOADS of them for some reason.

Would they be suitable for a 1950's/60's era turbo prop do yiu think?

There are two types, the pointy ones and the paddle blade ones. The paddle blades can be re-shaped pretty easily, I've done it a few times. 

[zenrat]

Airfix Rotodyne could do with better props.  Maybe someone in the aftermarket will produce a set for when it's finally released?
They could work for your needs.

[chrisonord]

Thanks for the info guys much appreciated
I have packed my rotordyne away, otherwise I could have measured them up as they would be about right. I will liok into Lancaster paddle blades   as they could work if I van't find anything else. Cheers
Chris.

[Dizzyfugu]

Another donor option is IMHO the 1:100 Tu-20/95 kit from VEB Plasticart. It's vintage and crude, but comes with four slim contraprops that are from my experience great conversion fodder in 1:72 - and with some luck you can shoot the kit at ev!lbay for just EUR 5,-!

[jcf]

The Dart 510 on the Viscount had Dowty R130 series propellers.

Model: R 130/4-20-4/12E
Type: Electric constant-speed, full-feathering, and reversible
Number of Blades: Four aluminum alloy blades and steel hub
Blade length: 57 in
Diameter: 10 ft (3.04 m)
Weight: 132.5 kg (292 lbs)
Engine Application: Rolls-Royce Dart Mk. 510 turboprop engine rated at 1,298 kW (1,740 shp) Manufacturer: Dowty Propellers, Gloucester, England, 1950s.

R130

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[chrisonord]

The Dart 510 on the Viscount had Dowty R130 series propellers.

Model: R 130/4-20-4/12E
Type: Electric constant-speed, full-feathering, and reversible
Number of Blades: Four aluminum alloy blades and steel hub
Blade length: 57 in
Diameter: 10 ft (3.04 m)
Weight: 132.5 kg (292 lbs)
Engine Application: Rolls-Royce Dart Mk. 510 turboprop engine rated at 1,298 kW (1,740 shp) Manufacturer: Dowty Propellers, Gloucester, England, 1950s.

R130

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But are they available to buy in 1/72nd scale??
Thomas, I have got some apare TU -95 props from the VEB kit, Imwill have to have a look at them as they, are from what I can remember, quite big.
Cheers, Chris.

[Wardukw]

Chris if your looking for a square tipped paddle style prop what about C-130 Hercules..the time line works and their very similar to what Jon showed.

[jcf]

I posted the data and photo of the propeller to give an idea of the appearance in case it'd be of help to
modify other props to give the look you're after.

[chrisonord]

I posted the data and photo of the propeller to give an idea of the appearance in case it'd be of help to
modify other props to give the look you're after.

Cheers, much appreciated.