Modeling propellers in motion.. what is your solution?

[Airframes]

That worked well.

 

[Snautzer01]

Indeed nice effect.

 

[BadCat]

Guys/Gals,
I'm building a 1/32 Ju-88, looking for recommendations or examples how to model the propellers in motion.. I'm thinking the current state-of-the art has evolved beyond discs of clear acetate.. But that's my best start - maybe airbrushed with a "fade" shadow of the prop blades.. something with Photo-realistic appearance is preferred, vs cartoon-ish, if that's any help.

Electric motors is not an option for it's intended use.

Thank you,
- Art

Hi. What I sometime use is something as hair dryer as a 'blower' in front of the model. Result: Like one or two engines get fired up. Help full?

 

[BadCat]

Even with an Airbrush on the maximum? Succes, Badcat

 

[Wiking]

Finished the build, met with the curator, and hung it in the museum exhibit last week..
Feels like a child has left me and gone off to live a life of their own...

 

[fubar57]

Very cool, well done.

 

[TheRealMrEd]

For cutting circles, whether for props or wheel masks, this guy is your friend:

Ed

 

[Lucky13]

Maximus Bumpus....

 

[Lucky13]

Oompa loompa boompa....

 

[Lucky13]

In flight props

 

[Lucky13]

What's the latest?

 

[Lucky13]

Spinning Props - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

 

[SaparotRob]

Trippy.

 

[Lucky13]

....question is, how do you do it with contra-rotating props?

 

[Wurger]

....question is, how do you do it with contra-rotating props?

In the same way Jan, but you have to stick the prop at the back.

 

[Lucky13]

What's the latest in the world of blurred props?

 

[Wurger]

 

[Lucky13]

Nothing new on the street then?
Oh well....

 

[Wurger]

It looks like.

 

[Lucky13]

It looks like.

Then we try again in a year!