Got da Penny Posted March 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 24, 2014 My friend purchased this Propeller recently. Can anyone ID which Plane this came off of ?? I am going to guess a "Zero". Also, If anyone can READ what the label says, That would be "Great" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mvmhm Posted March 24, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 24, 2014 It says "Made in Japan".... I saw that one coming from a mile away! Mark send Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted March 24, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 24, 2014 Someone makes a model Zero that has a similar label on the prop. I'll see if I can find a photo. In the meantime it looks like the real thing, something worth $2,000-3,000, I'd think based on some past sales recorded on worthpoint. And with that label intact, maybe a lot more. It does need some research, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks for the Info Bob ..... !! It says "Made in Japan".... I saw that one coming from a mile away! <-------------- CLASSIC !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted March 25, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 25, 2014 Look at the labels on this model's prop blades: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted March 25, 2014 Share #13 Posted March 25, 2014 Wow! Great blade! I would say 3-4k in that condition unless it can be tied to a certain plane, then add to that. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted March 25, 2014 Share #14 Posted March 25, 2014 20140320_153931.jpg It is interesting that it has "DWG" stamped on the base. That usually stands for drawing number. I was just surprised to see that in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted May 27, 2014 I am NOW the proud owner of this Veteran named propeller ...... (Just had to save up enough money) LOL Is any member able to decipher the "DWG" stampings on this prop ?? I am really trying to determine what plane for sure it may designate. I have photos i am ready to share via private email if someone can help in my research. Thank You,Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Michael Posted May 27, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 27, 2014 I am NOW the proud owner of this Veteran named propeller ...... (Just had to save up enough money) LOL Is any member able to decipher the "DWG" stampings on this prop ?? I am really trying to determine what plane for sure it may designate. I have photos i am ready to share via private email if someone can help in my research. Thank You,Carey Now that is a great pickup Carey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted May 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted May 28, 2014 Carey-Here is what the decal roughly translates to: It looks like the details were never added into the boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted May 28, 2014 Share #18 Posted May 28, 2014 is it maybe a US captured prop that was then used for study? -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted May 28, 2014 Share #19 Posted May 28, 2014 is it maybe a US captured prop that was then used for study? -Brian Probably just a spare that hadn't been installed yet and was a tempting souvenir for a seabee. I would guess this came from a captured airbase or supply depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted June 5, 2014 Thanks to everyone who replied to my thread. Bob, I appreciate the translation on this prop. I am pretty sure that these don't show up very often. Just Lucky to be able to have a VET name on it for Provenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVSkelton Posted June 6, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 6, 2014 Carey, you know that really doesn't fit in with your collection! You should give it to me! After all it will look great with all those 15th AAF uniforms and...uh...well.... Fantastic addition to your collection, my friend! Color me jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted June 23, 2014 Share #22 Posted June 23, 2014 I had the opportunity to stop at the Warner Robbins USAF Museum (highly recommend it BTW!), and they had this display of a Japanese propeller from a Zero. Thought it might help bring more information on GDP's. Here's the display: I thought you might want to see the base of the prop, so I sat on the floor and took some photos. Oh, what I do for this forum! Notice that the markings are also in English: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta1934 Posted September 1, 2017 Share #23 Posted September 1, 2017 Someone makes a model Zero that has a similar label on the prop. I'll see if I can find a photo. In the meantime it looks like the real thing, something worth $2,000-3,000, I'd think based on some past sales recorded on worthpoint. And with that label intact, maybe a lot more. It does need some research, but.... zeroprop5.jpg 4.jpg zeroprop3.jpg Ha! Worth point is Worthless! That is my old prop and my old auction and it did NOT go anywhere near $2,200! It actually went for $1,500 to a guy who was a pilot for Fed-X so he got a great break on the shipping cost because this was very heavy. Not easy to pack either. So I tracked my prop tp an A^M zero and your is one too. Mine was from Kwajalein and had the later paint scheme with one strip on the front side and the large painted surface on the back to reduce reflections when the sun was coming from behind the plane. It had several areas where shell fragments had struck it and made 'splatter" marks in the soft aluminum. What isn't visible from the Worthpoint picks is a small saw cut made below the tip were some one started then gave up cutting the tip off and thank God decided to just take the whole thing! I'll look around in my old files and see if I can find some close ups of the markings. His IS a ZERO - trust me I had this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted September 4, 2017 Thank You for the Confirmation on my Japanese Mitsubishi Propeller. I look forward to seeing more photos if possible. Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdibbs88 Posted September 7, 2017 Share #25 Posted September 7, 2017 i have seem some unique PTO bringbacks and this one is definitely up there. Cool wall hanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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