2 1/4" SPINNERS

Do these have much use on Stunt models?

Most designs seem to use 2".

I think they are more readily seen on scale stunt ships like Mr. Rabe's, etc., and I think he uses 2 1/2 on some of the Mustangs.
I have a 2 1/4 on my Mustang. (redrawn '89 Cardinal, not very "scale")
Bill

Ron B.
F4Fguy

I use a 3-1/2"spinner on the Macchi 202,but then it also uses a 15"-16"prop.My Tigre 60 Magnum used(note past tense)a 2-1/2"spinner.

>Do these have much use on Stunt models?
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>Most designs seem to use 2".

The old "standard" is to use a 2 inch wide engine compartment which just fits most engines, a 2 inch wide tank, and the fuselage sides crammed around this. Thus the 2 inch spinner became pretty much standard. Besides, the smaller the spinner, the more the prop sticks out. However, the Super Tigers, and a few others, were (are) wider engines. With the wider engines came wider fuselages. So, if your fuselage is wider and a 2 1/4 inch spinner looks good, use it.

Many of us are using the 2 1/4" spinners on the bigger four stroke models. I'm now using them on my Legacy and Impact with the Saito .56 and .72. Using the larger spinner makes it easier to shape the nose around that camshaft and pushrod housing.