Carved wooden props

[lawman56]

Since I can't seem to paint a simulated wood grain to save my life, I decided to try my hand at carving some. I tried different materials and techniques, but these are the five best ones I was able to create. The problem is, I like 3 of them the best, so I decided to post them here, and let you guys choose the one you like best.



It's going to be mounted on my WNW Albatros D.v.

[lawman56]

Thanks Jim. They do make wooden props, at least 2 companies that I can think of, but for some odd reason, I just felt like I had to try. Trust me, had it been a 4-blade, I would have thrown in the towel!

There is a distributor, (name escapes me at the moment), besides Aviattic, that specializes in WWI aircraft AM parts, such as Gaspatch turnbuckles, wooden props, Taurus resin details, etc...

My next WWI aircraft, I will order stuff from them. I enjoyed the fabrication, but was much more time consuming than I had anticipated.

[Reasoned]

Looks like a load of work, nice job......#5 BTW.

[Thomas_M]

#1 and #5 for me, but I like #5 most due to its shape. No idea if this is correct, but...

Well done on carving them!

[LyleW]

Amazing work! I like #1 and #5, I think. Could you make me a 6 bladed prop for a c-130? just kidding.

[lawman56]

Amazing work! I like #1 and #5, I think. Could you make me a 6 bladed prop for a c-130? just kidding.

Are you trying to drive me insane?

[LyleW]

I need someone to come along for the ride with me! Oh, they need to be reversible, too...

[lawman56]

I need someone to come along for the ride with me! Oh, they need to be reversible, too...

I'm already riding! I'm thinking adjustable pitch, as well......