Sorry, but what I see on the pictures in FB is not a perfect result! The wood structure is to rough (not sure it I used the correct word here) for 1/32.
They should use better wood!
I also thought about producing some air screws, but until now I'm a employee with a salary which is enough for my needs and I build the models and the wooden props in my spare time. I don't know, if it is still fun if you have to live from the result ...
Our results are better, see here the forum experts and my 1/48 models.
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=282.0
Cheers,
Frank
I have to agree with Frank's comments regarding the effect produced by the woods used, the "grain" is too open to achieve a perfect scale effect IMHO. I can say that since I carve my own and, significantly, many of them suffer the same shortfall. The wood stock that I have is no way near perfect; I admire Frank's results and intend to attempt cutting my own veneer from more close grained stock.
Having said that I also agree that, if you believe carving your own props is either not attainable or too labor intensive, these products offer a very nice improvement to your Builds. Using the same materials for enhancements to your replicas has a great deal of merit, and add to the results; the metal panels done by some of our modellers here are a perfect example. The inclusion of well formed resin hubs is another boon! The efforts of many of our Members here at using paint, inks, or more commonly colored pencils in producing wood grain and laminations are truly spectacular as well and a technique beyond my skills.
I'd say these props are very reasonably priced and worthy of consideration if you don't wish to try your own. Thanks Borsos, for the link to the manufacturer's Decals, "frosting on the cake" as they say!
As for going "commercial" on hand carved props I once considered that possibility but, like Frank, I decided to keep the enjoyment in the hobby; like commission Builds I don't wish to shift the rewards of the Hobby away from the "fun" aspects.
Just my "outside voice" quacking again, I believe these Proper Plane props have a lot to offer the Modeller but like all products are not quite perfect yet.
Cheers,
Lance
