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t michael jennings
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June 02, 2008, 08:03:47 PM »
Gentlemen,
My props are either the grey Graupner or the grey APC props. Before using them, I paint the outer 3/4 inch tips with yellow paint.
With the engine running 8-10,000 RPM, the yellow tips are not visible.
What is the best method to make the prop tips visible with the engine running?
t michael jennings
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June 02, 2008, 08:22:57 PM »
If yellow doesn't work, I don't know. Master Airscrew uses white tips, about one inch of each tip.
How much of the tip are you painting yellow?
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They should be visible - depending on the light. I was using the black reinforced plastic Master Airscrew props on an RC trainer and painted 3/4" of the tips yellow. On a cloudy day they *are* hard to see but with the sun behind you they show up very well.
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A while back I did a safety article for the pampa magazine. I painted the tips of a black Master Airscrew with an irridescent orange paint.
Day-Glow as I recall.
Very visible in just about any light condition.
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I have used orange dope with good results.
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Ted paints them Shareen's favorite nail polish color, even if it clashes with the color scheme of his precious Nobler.
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