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N726AC · 09-08-2008, 03:05 PM

Like Spinners? TBM has a new Carbon Fiber spinner that looks great. This AM the big brown truck stoped by the front door with this.

Included are tips for cutting to fit your propeller, I promptly had mine fitted and the back plate drilled for a DA-150.

It is a little too windy to fly today but under the guise of tuning the carb, the DA barked to life. The TBM CF Spinner tracked true with no surprises.

The finish is beautiful with no pinholes. Balance was spot on and the weight was just under 5 ounces for the 5" size. Both the spinner cone and backplate are Carbon Fiber. Being Tru-Turn style, there is no index drilling of prop and backplate, allowing simple changes of props.
TBM CF spinners are available in 3", 3.5", 4",4.5", 5" and 6" sizes.
You can find it here; http://troybuiltmodels.com/newsite/p...rs_cf_tbm.html

It is also available pre cut and drilled.

Wild Thang · 09-08-2008, 03:12 PM

Wow that does look great! I want to get one!

Unbalanced · 09-08-2008, 03:19 PM

Slick...

N726AC · 09-08-2008, 03:58 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Unbalanced
	Slick...

Coming from a guy that really does look like his avitar!!

Unbalanced · 09-08-2008, 04:05 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by N726AC
	Coming from a guy that really does look like his avitar!!

Scary isn't it?

airbusmech · 09-08-2008, 07:23 PM

I have seen two of these spinners upclose.Very good quality and the price is right and not to mention not having to cut your own carbon spinners anymore.

http://azurehobbies.com/index.php?cPath=33

smokin · 09-08-2008, 09:24 PM

i'll be getting 2 of them this week! the $$$ is right and i was just waiting to see if folks were ok with the quality. most everything the guys at TBM rep is good stuff!

flying skunks · 09-08-2008, 09:43 PM

sweet looking .......

dbcaster · 09-08-2008, 10:02 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusmech
	I have seen two of these spinners upclose.Very good quality and the price is right and not to mention not having to cut your own carbon spinners anymore. http://azurehobbies.com/index.php?cPath=33

Is the one from Azure the same as the one from TBM? They do seem to be.

airbusmech · 09-09-2008, 12:37 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by dbcaster
	Is the one from Azure the same as the one from TBM? They do seem to be.

Yes.

MattyMatt · 09-09-2008, 01:45 AM

Very nice... I like the no pin holes!

That's a pretty nice plane there Tony!

rking · 09-09-2008, 04:43 AM

i really like the single bolt on the center of the spinner. i have read somewhere though that this type of bolt mounting causes the carbon fiber to crack when the bolt is tightened. it could have been another brand. just couldnt recall what it was.

N726AC · 09-09-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dbcaster

Is the one from Azure the same as the one from TBM? They do seem to be.

	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusmech
	Yes.

I have not had the opportunity to compare the two side by side, guess we will just have to take your word on that matter. Also seems Azure is a Canadian company which is fine, there may be some advantages of buying product inside of your own country borders.
I do know that TBM has all sizes listed IN STOCK.

3DCrazy516 · 10-07-2008, 01:41 PM

Just got my spinner last week and had a chance to fly the other day. I'm really impressed with this spinner. It is absolutly gorgeous and was very easy to put on. I cut it out myself and I must say it was easier than I thought it was going to be. I can remember having to make the holes bigger in the aluminum ones and that was a pain in the but. This was a lot easier than that. After making a templete of my prop I placed it on the spinner and began cutting with the dremel. After sanding it multiple times the prop fit right in. Four holes in the back plate and it was ready to be mounted. It looks really sharp on the plane and is a lot lighter than the aluminum ones. I think TBM has a hot product here and the price is right!

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ericb · 10-07-2008, 02:34 PM

Those look very nice. I also like the way it mounts with 1 screw in the middle. Easy to balance that way also.

09-08-2008, 03:05 PM	#1
N726AC 100LL User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 4,300	TBM CF Spinners Like Spinners? TBM has a new Carbon Fiber spinner that looks great. This AM the big brown truck stoped by the front door with this. Included are tips for cutting to fit your propeller, I promptly had mine fitted and the back plate drilled for a DA-150. It is a little too windy to fly today but under the guise of tuning the carb, the DA barked to life. The TBM CF Spinner tracked true with no surprises. The finish is beautiful with no pinholes. Balance was spot on and the weight was just under 5 ounces for the 5" size. Both the spinner cone and backplate are Carbon Fiber. Being Tru-Turn style, there is no index drilling of prop and backplate, allowing simple changes of props. TBM CF spinners are available in 3", 3.5", 4",4.5", 5" and 6" sizes. You can find it here; http://troybuiltmodels.com/newsite/p...rs_cf_tbm.html It is also available pre cut and drilled. __________________ TonyG@RedAeroRC.com Last edited by N726AC; 09-08-2008 at 03:59 PM.

09-08-2008, 03:12 PM	#2
Wild Thang Deadstickin' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Age: 18 Posts: 1,897	Re: TBM CF Spinners Wow that does look great! I want to get one! __________________ *Matt Thomas* www.FlyPAU.com *Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association*

09-08-2008, 03:19 PM	#3
Unbalanced One of Gods own prototypes. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, North Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 703 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: TBM CF Spinners Slick... __________________ Jeff Walker

09-08-2008, 07:23 PM	#6
airbusmech Keeping them flying!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: StoneyCreek, Ontario ,Canada Posts: 562	Re: TBM CF Spinners I have seen two of these spinners upclose.Very good quality and the price is right and not to mention not having to cut your own carbon spinners anymore. http://azurehobbies.com/index.php?cPath=33

09-08-2008, 09:24 PM	#7
smokin Team Aerotech R/C Models Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: clinton, ia. usa Age: 37 Posts: 5,149	Re: TBM CF Spinners i'll be getting 2 of them this week! the $$$ is right and i was just waiting to see if folks were ok with the quality. most everything the guys at TBM rep is good stuff! __________________ www.AEROTECHRCMODELS.com Nothing flies like a HyperLITE!!! Special thanks to: *Team HITEC* Cactus Aviation

09-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#8
flying skunks I got a BIG BLOCK now ...... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flying with the Best of Friends Posts: 9,823	Re: TBM CF Spinners sweet looking ....... __________________ Donnie Chief Aircraft ........Godfrey Designs Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association Torch Engines .........Dec. 31 .....RCACF FX3D feb 22-26........Mid FL 1/1/2012

09-09-2008, 01:45 AM	#11
MattyMatt I'm a hot babe out jogging... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colfax, NC USA Posts: 2,187	Re: TBM CF Spinners Very nice... I like the no pin holes! That's a pretty nice plane there Tony! __________________ Team Dalton Aviation Team Horizon Hobby B&E Graphics SPL - Synthetic Performance Lubricants Desert Aircraft

09-09-2008, 04:43 AM	#12
rking Uber Contributer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 33 Posts: 162	Re: TBM CF Spinners i really like the single bolt on the center of the spinner. i have read somewhere though that this type of bolt mounting causes the carbon fiber to crack when the bolt is tightened. it could have been another brand. just couldnt recall what it was.

10-07-2008, 01:41 PM	#14
3DCrazy516 Smooth! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe PA Age: 21 Posts: 253	Re: TBM CF Spinners Just got my spinner last week and had a chance to fly the other day. I'm really impressed with this spinner. It is absolutly gorgeous and was very easy to put on. I cut it out myself and I must say it was easier than I thought it was going to be. I can remember having to make the holes bigger in the aluminum ones and that was a pain in the but. This was a lot easier than that. After making a templete of my prop I placed it on the spinner and began cutting with the dremel. After sanding it multiple times the prop fit right in. Four holes in the back plate and it was ready to be mounted. It looks really sharp on the plane and is a lot lighter than the aluminum ones. I think TBM has a hot product here and the price is right!

10-07-2008, 02:34 PM	#15
ericb Super Moderated Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA, SD, Worthing Posts: 5,916	Re: TBM CF Spinners Those look very nice. I also like the way it mounts with 1 screw in the middle. Easy to balance that way also.

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