But there is a retrofit program in place to fit the eight-bladed props from the E-2D on early models of the C-130. However, I don't believe anyone makes that conversion kit - yet.
Sorry, we do not sell parts separeately
There is a 3D printed 8 blade propeller available at Shapeways but the price is horribly expensive and the maker only sells the things as a single item so no price breaks. Links: 1/48 scale Hamilton Standard NP 2000 8 blade composite propeller1/72 scale Hamilton Standard NP 2000 8 blade composite propeller
Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on December 02, 2015, 06:18:13 AMThere is a 3D printed 8 blade propeller available at Shapeways but the price is horribly expensive and the maker only sells the things as a single item so no price breaks. Links: 1/48 scale Hamilton Standard NP 2000 8 blade composite propeller1/72 scale Hamilton Standard NP 2000 8 blade composite propellerWhat does the finished product look like? How smooth is the surface? Does it look like an injected mold product?
but there was at one time some very nice resin 1:72nd scale 8-blade propellers available from a modeler by the name of Desmojen from the UK that was in the RAF and working on the C-130J. I have one set of these propellers in my possession and they are a drop in replacement for the Italeri C-130 kit so they will work for other subjects.
Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on June 10, 2016, 04:02:32 AM but there was at one time some very nice resin 1:72nd scale 8-blade propellers available from a modeler by the name of Desmojen from the UK that was in the RAF and working on the C-130J. I have one set of these propellers in my possession and they are a drop in replacement for the Italeri C-130 kit so they will work for other subjects. Actually Jeff, they're six-blade props (got a set along with the corrected engine nacelles), but IIRC, I think she then sold the masters to one of the aftermarket outfit crowd but I can't remember which one. EDIT: desmojen is a lady who's name is Jennifer Wright, and here's who have the masters now; http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/Reviews/Conversions/AviationWkspCS-68_C-130Jeng.html
Another source for the six-blade scimitar props in 1/72 is Ozmods. Greg has produced:- props and nacelles- exhausts pipesHe also has a prop jig. His website is here.
Quote from: The Big Gimper on June 10, 2016, 09:52:45 AMAnother source for the six-blade scimitar props in 1/72 is Ozmods. Greg has produced:- props and nacelles- exhausts pipesHe also has a prop jig. His website is here.Greg is a member here - see profile here