Mark 1 Spit Propeller for sale

[PeterPanPan]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270887613562&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1413

Who'll start the bidding then?!

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[Sternjaeger II]

..erm, apart for the fact that is not painted black as usual (which in theory could mean the original colour could have been sanded off), it's a bit tiny weeny for a Spit propeller (the 2 bladed Watts was around 10ft), it's not a fixed pitch propeller and there's a bogus spinner on it, it's a bargain!! :rolleyes: lol

[Tacoma74]

+1... Looks way too small for a Spit imo.

[Ze-Jamz]

Its been verified apparently

[bongodriver]

I agree something doesn't look right......I expect the varification doc to be hand writen in crayon.

seller is a bit too weary of 'know it alls' and 'anoraks' as stated in his listing, he doth protest too much me thinks.

[Tacoma74]

I still don't believe it. Look at how big a real Mk.I Spit prop looks in comparison to that one. Big difference in my eyes. Also the shape seems to be a bit different?
http://www.spitfiresite.com/photos/historic/uploaded_images/spitfire-i-compass-swinging-721083.jpg
http://spitfiresite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/eight-gun-spitfire-mk-i.jpg

[Sternjaeger II]

the only two-bladed props on Spits were fixed pitch AFAIK, and surely not that tiny in diameter!
Frankly the "certificate" she mentions is just a piece of typewritten paper, and could well be a fake. I'm not doubting she might be in good faith, but maybe she's been ripped off herself.. following the auction, let's see where this goes..

[KG26_Alpha]

The letter states "display props" its unlikely it was really used on a Spit MkI

In fact the letter does nothing to verify their integrity as genuine but makes it look less likely to be so.

The seller is in a state of denial

"idiots only allowed to buy this item"

:)


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[Sternjaeger II]

The seller is in a state of denial :)



or is a smartarse :mrgreen:

I have a Sensenich Prop for the Globe Swift/Stinson in my man cave, which is a little bit shy of 6ft, and it's pretty much the same size of that one lol

[Sternjaeger II]

just for the sake of science, you can scroll down here and see what a Watts propeller looks like (and how long it is)

http://www.spitfirespares.com/spitfirespares.com/pages/RFC%20Propellors.html

I thought they could be wooden propeller blades from a 4 blades prop, but the real ones are 145cm long, even if more similar in shape.

http://www.tennants.co.uk/Catalogue/Lots/121794.aspx

they're probably props for some other British aircraft, but God knows what and surely not worth 2 grand!

[JG52Krupi]

they're probably props for some other British aircraft, but God knows what and surely not worth 2 grand!

Yeah tell me about it, fancy helping me tak... sorry "move" my one I plan to sell it now.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Lancaster_Propeller_-_geograph.org.uk_-_163676.jpg

[PeterPanPan]

I asked the seller the size of the prop. She says each blade is 5 feet long. Hard to tell as there is no scale, but they don't look that long to me. She also said [and I am quoting exactly as written] "...thay came of the proter tipe whitch is at ducksford".

Hmmm

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[Ze-Jamz]

Judging by what looks like a light bulb/holder above it they are def not that long ino

[Tacoma74]

"...thay came of the proter tipe whitch is at ducksford".

Try saying that one out loud. I got a pretty good laugh.

[Sternjaeger II]

even if those are two single Spitfire propeller blades (which I still seriously doubt) from a 4 bladed set, the makeshift two blades prop layout is bogus enough to me..

...ducksford LOL

[Sternjaeger II]

hahaha this gets even better!!

"Please send me ur phone number and email address so i may quote you as an expert regarding these blades, as you've made a claim that this item is not genuine and this is a fraudulent advert, which is incorrect. I intend to contact Christies quoting your phone number and email address if you can substantiate this claim as i have a receipt of purchase and letter in which Christies confirm this item is genuine. As you have made the allegation that this advert is fraudulent i will obviously be also contacting ebay themselves reguarding your comments and threats to report my listing.
I await your contact details,
Many thanks,"

LOLz :mrgreen:

[MB_Avro_UK]

This is the second time this prop has been listed on ebay. The first time was about a year ago and it didn't sell. The asking price IIRC was about £3,000.00 !!

It's NOT from a Spitfire. But it's almost impossible to prove that the seller is dishonest. The defence would be 'I bought from a man who told me it eas from a prototype Spitfire' ...

Avoid!!

Best Regards,
MB_Avro

[RedToo]

Didn't sell, no bids. Why am I not surprised. :)

RedToo.

[Sternjaeger II]

hehehe after I politely explained to her that what she had was not what she was saying, she started pestering me with messages lol

she actually sent me a message earlier that she managed to sell the prop, denial at its finest lol

I wonder how long before this piece of junk pops up on ebay again :mrgreen:

[Feathered_IV]

Definitely a fake I'd reckon. Certainly wouldn't expect to see a functional prop made from such knotty, average quality timber either.

[5./JG27.Farber]

I will give two pounds, then I will burn it :evil: