moving propellers

I have managed to track down a couple of motors from Nokia 3310 but how do you attach the prop to the .8mm shaft ? Many thanks , Mick

On my 1/72 Tamiya P 51, the prop & spinner was a press fit

if your prop blades have a hole, try press fit or cement with hot glue (or carefully glue with CA).

if the prop has a shaft, cut it flush with the central disc. Carefully locate the center of the disc and drill mounting hole. Start with a small sized hole and bore it out to proper size to press fit on the shaft

well after hours of ups and downs i managed to complete the fitting of the two motors into the Vals . Many thanks to everyone who offered advice , it is so refreshing to know there are people who will help :slight_smile:

We just have the dack drop to finish now but here is a short video of the work carried out by our Air Cadets

https://www.flickr.com/photos/26739478@N04/29240554252/in/dateposted-public/

many thanks

Mick Walton

Just as an aside, there’s a video clip out there of a Hind helicopter in flight with what appears to be a stationary rotor. This occurred because the shutter of the video camera was exactly synchronised with the rotation of the rotor, making it appear as if it’s not turning. [:)]

Hey !

I must apologize for someone elses judging ! . I hold myself to higher standards than most , I like to believe . Having been a proffesional model builder for many years now .

This said I have seen the photos and believe me even if all props were standing still , I would NOT have dinged you for it ! . Job , Well Done . Tanker - Builder

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well after hours of ups and downs i managed to complete the fitting of the two motors into the Vals . Many thanks to everyone who offered advice , it is so refreshing to know there are people who will help :slight_smile:

We just have the dack drop to finish now but here is a short video of the work carried out by our Air Cadets

many thanks

Mick Walton

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This story isn’t about judging. The Air Cadet instructor laid down a challenge. Mick and his mates rose and met the challenge. Good work

Don’t be afraid to think out of the box. Keep your head on a swivel and look for alternative ideas and approaches to the problem at hand

So much thanks to everyone who commented and helped us complete the diorama. The cadets and myself are now happy with the results thanks to your advice. The model will be entering the Scottish regional competition at the weekend and we are hopeful, however whatever the result we have learnt so much.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/26739478@N04/28881272424/in/datetaken/

many thanks

Mick ,