Tutorial - Propeller Disc

lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 04:56:56 PM

This is a repeat of the post in the Tips and Techniques section at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=2002.0. It is placed here for convenience of new builders.

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:00:10 PM

The plastic used is from clam shells used to wrap everyday products found in grocery and retail shops.
Select a piece slightly larger than the prop disc you wish to make. Construction instructions are contained within the images.

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:01:34 PM

Step 2

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Step 3

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:06:28 PM

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:06:55 PM

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:07:25 PM

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:09:24 PM

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lastvautour · February 20, 2022, 05:19:49 PM

Experimentation is key to attaining the result you want. Here are a few completed whirl discs for your viewing.

Here is Ken P's Mitchell that inspired this tutorial.

My early attempts.

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Tutorial - Propeller Disc