You can bend metal props into the correct pitch. Those do look like 1-1/2" 4 blade 40 pitch. Pick some of those up and we can adjust pitch for speed pond side.
Cut a pice if paper, 1-1/2in, and hold it to where the props go. If it fits you can go with the 1-1/2, BC doesn’t sell 1-1/4” 4 blades.
I like the bigger is better formula Hole shot is a must with ships . I prefer kort props from prop shop. Kort props actual have a tapered pitch the prop pitch ranges from something like 20 to 50 pitch giving you the best overall performance in my opinion And Prop shop has cast bronze props not soldered
Just because you have a bigger prop doesn’t necessarily mean you will be going faster. Hole shot is about making top speed in the shortest distance possible without violating rules
Just to elaborate a bit my ESC on my Doria is set up for high torq at low speed AKA hole shot and normal torq at cruising speed 26sec
Wait I'm confused. Is that a fast gun thing? I'm a big gunner so... However if it doesn't affect speed that is helpful. Thanks. What is hole shot?
Yes a fast gun thing. I did not realize your big gun that may have a little bit different rule set? hole shot is how fast a ship may make full speed in the shortest distance possible. Kinda like drag racing.
I would guess the only way a bigger prop could ever cause a problems with excessive speed if your not able to use a ESC to drive your motors
In Big Gun we have to get very close to scale speed. I just remembered, Kitakami is a old ship from before ESC's. Uh oh.
Does the Kit use a servo and switches for motor control? It really shouldn't affect anything speed-wise, as I said before, you can get away with grabbing the larger props and bending them.
Ahh ah makes since your under full power forward and reverse. If your able I would install a Hobbywing 880 ESC it will support both motors and is programmable.
Careful, guys. a bigger prop isn't always better, especially on Big Gun ships. That cruiser (and most other Big Gun cruisers) are using direct-drive, low-powered motors. They don't have the torque to turn a 1.5" prop. All you'll manage is a lower speed and/or a higher amp draw. Nibbles, if you want a nice set of props, you can always 3d print some. It's an interesting exercise in Fusion 360 to design, but then you get a better set of props than the flat-bladed props that you used to have. Also invest in an ESC. it's worth it.
Jeff runs 3d printed props on his lil' transports. I'm not sure if it scales up but it won't hurt to find out!
