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Title: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: fsn on 22 July 2019, 07:17:46 PM

Gentlemen.

I may have found the answer to my tiny helicopter (and 10mm prop plane) problem. I found on Amazon some clear round stickers (100 for £1.40). I stick two together, pierce a hole in the middle and voila! Rotors.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003JM2CES/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003JM2CES/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/617fBMjJpOL._SL1200_.jpg)

Took some piccies on my phone, but they're ... not good.

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 22 July 2019, 07:29:38 PM

Lol

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: Dr Dave on 22 July 2019, 07:54:08 PM

Sounds good, but I can see the gum twixt the two layers picking up fluff etc... plus, they look "floppy", not rigid.

My solution to the props on aircraft is to completely remove them. But I can see that might look good on a helicopter.

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: fsn on 23 July 2019, 06:40:40 AM

Quote from: Dr Dave on 22 July 2019, 07:54:08 PM
Sounds good, but I can see the gum twixt the two layers picking up fluff etc... plus, they look “floppy”, not rigid.

Putting two together they're not rigid, but flexible. They seem to hold their shape well.

Quote from: Dr Dave on 22 July 2019, 07:54:08 PM
My solution to the props on aircraft is to completely remove them. But I can see that might look good on a helicopter.

Aye, but I yearn for some indication of whirring airscrews.

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: Techno on 23 July 2019, 11:35:37 AM

There must be some form of clear plastic/acetate (of a suitable thickness) sheeting that can be cut to the right size with compass cutters......

Isn't there ?

I'll bet there's something suitable, made by whoever makes the plasticard sheets

If you can find something 'cuttable', Nobby.... you can have my compass cutters.....They're just sitting in a drawer doing bog all.
I can't remember if I've ever even used them. :o

Cheers - Phil

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: Shedman on 23 July 2019, 01:33:07 PM

I bought some clear plastic card and a card punch from Hobbycraft

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/advancedsearchresults.aspx?query=craft+punches+circle (https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/advancedsearchresults.aspx?query=craft+punches+circle)

https://twomarshals.blogspot.com/2012/01/fwc-paxarc-aid-arrives-at-newsofthe.html (https://twomarshals.blogspot.com/2012/01/fwc-paxarc-aid-arrives-at-newsofthe.html)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/alanmillicheap/FWC/P1010535.jpg)

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: Techno on 23 July 2019, 02:38:34 PM

The punch looks it does the job to perfection. :)

Cheers - Phil

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: paulr on 24 July 2019, 05:20:00 AM

:-bd =D> :-bd

Someone is about to have a bad day ;)

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 24 July 2019, 07:03:20 AM

Yeah, the fitter and maintenance teams... ;)

Title: Re: An end to tiny helicopter blues.
Post by: paulr on 24 July 2019, 07:47:57 PM

;D ;D ;D

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