100 MPH tape is no good for prop protection

[NiqueNaque]

Gentlemen,for your consideration, with the supply and assistance of the able bodied Mr Chainsaw Bob, we aplied a few layers of heavy duty 100 mph tape to the leading edge of both my prop blades, after and hour of flight time this is how it looked:Image Insert: 82.48

[asra]

Here is another failer, Nick !!I used alloy sticky back same specs as S/S stuff.I used it on my IVO and due to flexing this is what kept happening every 6 hours or less.Regards Sam. []Image Insert: 26.93

[asra]

Hummm Ok I won't bother with black tape as a prop guard then eather it sticks less than both of those tapes ! .... how about 2" wide scotch tape ? ya never know !!!!Bob......" Momm'a alwayse told me , Son the impossable is only a little bit Harder... and ya know I do believe She was RIGHT ! "

[asra]

I have been using a one inch aluminium tape by 3M on that sticks like..chewy... and protects for a couple of months each time without signs of cracking. Only about $40 for a lifetime supply.Pete

[asra]

100 mph? Well I figger that a prop is going faster than that for sure. But I do know from experieance that duct tape will hold an antena on a wing strut, real good.CheersSonnyIntelligence is not a privilege,it is a gift and should be used for the good of mankind.

[NiqueNaque]

Sonny,How fast was the wing strut going?Nicholas TomlinAlarmist - www.alarmist.com.au - we scare for you

[NiqueNaque]

Actually,I should add that Ross Bannerman bought some of the 3M tape and tried it out, the clear ?mylar film. It looked OK after a couple of hours, but how it progresses over time we are yet to see - will follow up later.Nicholas TomlinAlarmist - www.alarmist.com.au - we scare for you