Made a center cover

[Rick B]

This is on one of my Drone propellers. It took about $15.00 in material and 30 minutes for me to make this. I can paint it silver to simulate metal or leave as it is. The bolts are just a tad larger than the holes so they screwed in about 4 threads to hold everything together. Rick B

[Rick B]

Here is how it looked before. Somewhat apparently had a clock in it. Rick B

[Rick B]

Changed it again, remember this is a experiment. Rick B

[Bob Gardner]

Hi Rick,

It looks good. The castellated nuts make it look authentic. I think that dummy hubs like this always improve the look of an antique prop.

With kind regards,

Bob

[Rick B]

Thanks Bob, and I tried to get softer bolts so I could drill holes for cotter pins but it was to much of a hassle They bit refused to do it in a timely manner. I may have my buddy do it at his machine shop. They always look better with the cotters in them. Rick

[MWP_Lamar]

That looks good Rick. I think safety wire would look good, too.

Lamar

[Rick B]

Thanks and if you can point me to a picture of safety wire being used so I can try it. I think I know how it would be done but would rather make sure. Thanks,,Rick B

[MWP_Lamar]

Here are a couple of references:

http://www.ultralightnews.com/pilots...safetywire.htm

http://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic....=11335&start=0