13x4 sport propeller VS stock 3 blade | E Flite Turbo Timber Evolution 1.5m

I think there is definitely a slight difference in the new prop folks! What do you guys think?
Shoutout to Tail Heavy Productions for giving me this idea through one of their videos! ‪@TailHeavyProductions‬
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Little bit of drilling was required through the prop to get the shaft to fit through it… you also will have to cut around the spinner to where the propeller blades fit in it. I was able to use scissors and pliers to do that. Wasn’t perfect but it definitely works! Stay tuned for more guys! Thanks!

[@craigory123]

Those vertical takeoffs are sweet with this plane!! Super cool!!

[@KB_RC]

They sure are! Thanks!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Ayyyy love it man! Nice work. Hope she treats ya well. We used a prop reamer for ours to get it to fit onto the prop adapter. Nice flying!

[@KB_RC]

Thank you sir! I will have to look into getting one of those in the future! Thanks!!

[@KB_RC]

@@RCHero Thank you!

[@shanesdiy]

This is an awesome upgrade, we just did a video on this as well on our Turbo Timber Evo. I did some thrust and amperage tests between stock and the 13x4 prop and measured an increase in thrust of 369 grams, or 0.81 lbs more thrust. Takes the power to weight ratio from 1.4:1 up to 1.6:1 and the same amperage draw from the battery of 47A at full power with a 4S 2200 30C Spektrum Smart pack.

[@KB_RC]

Awesome! I’m glad it actually is making a bit of a difference! Thank you for the information! Ahah I’ll have to check out your video! Thanks!

[@ramsandrzr3706]

I like using the stock E-flight timber X prop 13 x 4 the APC prop is too heavy and causes too much torque role in my turbo timber. And you don’t have to drill out the prop and the spinner fits right on much cheaper and easy.

[@KB_RC]

Oh not a bad idea either thanks for the idea! I’ll have to try that too! I like the APC prop because it’s a lot thicker and more durable. Not drilling it either would be nice too! Appreciated thanks!

[@chrisB_OG]

oOoOo thanks for posting this comment, I will try

[@richardhensley8281]

Thumbs up , thx explaining the 13x4 prop

[@KB_RC]

Thank you!! Anytime! Lots more videos to come, just have been very busy!

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

3 bladed propeller is best for me. The sound is better than 2 blade to my ears and also less vibration with 3 blades instead of only 2.

[@KB_RC]

I agree! I don’t notice much vibration with mine though. Thanks!

[@tughillrc6327]

I agree with Dutchlove the 2 blade is better off water anyway and I get cooler temps on the esc as well. Good video

[@KB_RC]

Sweet Tug thanks for the info! Thank you!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Kyler fun video, have a Master Airscrew for mine when I break the oh prop. Jeff in LA USA

[@KB_RC]

Thank you Jeff! Oh sweet I may have to try that as well!

[@dutchloveRC]

I think 2 is better than 3 for sure!

[@KB_RC]

Agreed! Thanks!

[@gisall8205]

Must be real nice flying right from your front yard. By the way what state are you in. Looks much nicer than the Nevada desert.

[@KB_RC]

It sure is! Blessed to be able to! I’m in Missouri. I bet flying in the desert is cool though! I hope to do that someday! Thanks!

[@JeWCyDuDe]

Of course the 2 blade is better...geesh!!!

[@jcb6713]

nice 👍 What 'spinner' did you use ???

[@KB_RC]

Thanks JCB! I used the regular Timber spinner… so the Spinner from the Timber 1.2m’s.

[@schalkvs]

Did you shave a bit on the spinner to make it fit the 13x4 prop?

[@KB_RC]

I did not! I used the Timber X spinner. But I think I might’ve had to trim a bit.

[@djinn201]

Hey matie, just wondering what spinner did you use for the 13×4 prop just the nose cone not prop shaft pretty new to hobbie not to clear on part names really cheers.

[@KB_RC]

All good! The spinner is from the Timber X! The 3 bladed stock spinner will not work of course. Nothing else was changed to make it work! Thanks!

[@djinn201]

@@KB_RC thanks heaps mate.

[@KB_RC]

@@djinn201 Of course! Anytime!

[@tommccullough578]

Know several people that have done this and they say nore power and longer battery life that it helps to go 2 blade

[@Anobis1503]

I just came back from my maiden with the TTE with a 13x4 prop. What a great plane. I did not dare to try instant verticals like you did, though (coming from an Apprentice mini as a... well... RC plane apprentice :D) but I am amazed what the plane apparently can handle just perfectly. Do you already have repositioned the ESC as horizon suggests or is it still in its stock position right below the battery? Because I did reposition it premaiden and even with my battery almost at the back of the hatch, CG still seems to be a bit too forward as I had to trim the elevator to (I think it was) minus 48 so that the TTE is flying straight instead of going for a nosedive at 50% throttle. My only thought so far is the ESC's weight being the reason for that.

[@KB_RC]

Hey there! So glad you like it! Ahahaha it does handle and fly amazingly! Well done on the maiden! Yes I did reposition my ESC already and have my batteries pretty all the way to the front of the tray where the foam blocks it and you can move it forward anymore. It might have been nose heavy first flight but trim definitely helped and now it flies perfectly… thanks for the comment! Any more questions, comments, concerns please let me know! Always glad to help a new fellow RC pilot!

[@Anobis1503]

​@@KB_RC Thanks for your reply! At first, I was a bit unsure about the amount of elevator trim but now I am kinda relieved :P I'd like to take your offer for a follow up question: I had to trim the ailerons, too (but only 20 clicks (using a DX8G2)). From what I understand, there is no way to adjust the ailerons' servos without removing the wing cover stickerthingies, right? If so, I'd like to keep the soft(ware) trim instead of "opening" the wings to adjust the pushrods like I'll do for the elevator later. Do you think this would be fine or... dunno... am I losing e.g. too much authority in the trim's directions if I stick to the soft trim?

[@KB_RC]

@@Anobis1503 Of course! I love replying to comments! So basically your saying that you may not be getting enough throw and want more? Even if you had to give it about 20 clicks of aileron trim it should be fine. As long as you getting enough travel comfortably each direction. If not you can always turn the servo travel up a bit. Not sure what exactly you meant?

[@Anobis1503]

​@@KB_RC Yes, I think that was my thought/fear; of not getting enough throw due to the servo's new default position because of the trimming (still learning the RC specific words, especially in English (non-native speaker here :D)) Let's say: the servo monitor of my DX8 says the new neutral position is -15 instead of zero. So I was afraid, by pushing the stick in the trimmed direction, I just have 85 left to the default -100 "max value" of the transmitter's input range. But by now I learned that by transmitter based trimming the transmitter is setting a proper offset so that I still have 100 travel in both directions since the transmitter adapts its range (keyword: offset) accordingly. Following the example: Just instead of -100 0 100 it's -115 -15 85. Conclusion: I think, there is no need for me to be worried about ^.^

[@old-rcplane-phart]

U can always UP to a master airscrew 12x6 3 blade for more performance. Stock being 11x7 (fms/eflite uses that same prop on everything HH sells that uses a 3 blade on a BL10 & BL15 motor)

[@old-rcplane-phart]

WE have used 2 blade props up to a 13x5 wood & 12x5. Just depends on ur style.

[@KB_RC]

@@old-rcplane-phart Ahh alright thanks for the info! Those would be great props too im sure! Thanks!

[@craigcupit1917]

I prefer the 12x6 for more top end speed

[@EJ-74]

NIIIICE 👌

[@KB_RC]

Thank ya!

[@Jesusistheonlyway86]

What spinner are you using?

[@KB_RC]

The three bladed one for the three bladed prop and then the two bladed spinner for the two blade prop! Thanks

[@superdutyspinner]

Looked faster on the 2-blade maybe, yeah?

[@KB_RC]

Yeah I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@morgansullivan1190]

I think the 13x4 is even better than the 12x6 2 blade

[@KB_RC]

Could be! Thanks!

[@moleisrich1]

Honestly the three bladed looked like it was better to me.

[@KB_RC]

I have it installed now, personally just liked the two blade! Bit more torque and power

[@musk-eteer9898]

i wouldn't change a thing on the timber, why mess with perfection

[@KB_RC]

Haha it sure is! BUT, these airplanes can always be improved, and this prop sure as heck helped for performance the more I fly it, the more I see how much power it has gained!

[@D_Snapp_Garage]

I must be getting old, I can hear the timber when it's 150 feet away but can't hear most of what he's saying

[@KB_RC]

No no must be my fault! Camera isn’t very close to me I don’t think haha. Thanks!

[@eriks87cam702]

Not sure why you would go to a two blade … physics say a three blade is better than a… more authority …

[@KB_RC]

Cause why not to try it ?!

[@davidbohner692]

Really 💩🪰landings.👎🏻

[@KB_RC]

Can’t always be perfect, only one was bad! Also the grass is extremely thick right now so yeah 😃👍 Go check out some of my other videos! Plenty of greasers! With jets too! 😉 thanks for the very kind unnecessary comment! Let’s see you do some!

[@TANOMICOM]

Haha. 💩 comment but he’s not wrong. You managed your energy poorly on every landing. The plane was trying to fall out of the sky during the entire approach. Try to keep your velocity up a little more righttt until the flare. 🎉

[@KiwiandPixel]

@@TANOMICOM It's called flying behind the power curve and it's what you can very easily do on STOL aircraft due to the high wing surface and control deflection ability.