Anyone know a UK source for gemfan 5030 and 5030R props ?

[jamesb72]

I'm going through the gemfan 5030 props pretty fast on my FPV250, I have 4 sets (2 orange, 2 black) which I hoped would last a while, and 3 more sets on order from china, but as I am currently replacing the 5030R on front left every time I fly, I'm wondering if I will run out before they turn up.

Anyone know somewhere cheap in UK who has 5030 5030R in stock ?? Google came up with nothing.

[pk-surfing]

I get mine from this guy on Ebay, fast delivery

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-x-3-ABS-Propeller-4-pack-cw-ccw-quadcopter-tricopter-props-UK-stock-/221383933310?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&var=&hash=item7921ce2e83

Ebay item number 221383933310 if the link doesn't work.

PK
:)

[jamesb72]

Thanks for link thats brilliant, I've got two more sets of orange on the way, hopefully will last a couple of weeks - they are only a few pence more than buying from china (3.45 vs 3.09) so at least I know how to get more !

Strange there is no mention of gemfan or 5030/5030R in title, thats why I couldn't find them ;)

[pk-surfing]

I've had two lots from him and they are Gemfan with the GF on the prop, surprised he doesn't mention it in the description.

PK

:)

[electrotor]

I get mine from this guy on Ebay, fast delivery

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-x-3-ABS-Propeller-4-pack-cw-ccw-quadcopter-tricopter-props-UK-stock-/221383933310?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&var=&hash=item7921ce2e83

Ebay item number 221383933310 if the link doesn't work.

PK
:)

Nice find. I wish I'd known about this sooner. I ended up sourcing the props from a Greek model shop, at a good price and fast delivery though.

http://www.nemhobby.com/small-prop-c765.html

[jamesb72]

Thanks for tip above, props turned up today, same seller also does HQ 5x3 props - he calls them carbon composite (again make not mentioned, so only found out when they arrive), I am hoping they will be a bit more robust but not enough to damage motors.

Should have enough props for 9 more flights now !!!

[Brod]

floatship sent Ady and me some of those black carbon type props to try..they do fly solid...but being stiffer, damage in a crash can transfer to motor ie bent shaft etc...we stick to the cheap coloured ones..

[jamesb72]

Thanks for the tip, I did wonder, I have a couple of sets of the carbons so will save them for when I'm desperate, I have a bunch of the gemfan's and they are so quick to change and cheap its not worth worrying too much !

At least I have more new props than broken one after the postie came today, hopefully will last the weekend !