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Title: Visible Prop tips
Post by: t michael jennings on 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                   :X
knoxville, tn

Title: Re: Visible Prop tips
Post by: Jim Oliver on 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?

Cheers,
Jim
 

Title: Re: Visible Prop tips
Post by: Steve Scott on June 03, 2008, 09:42:43 AM

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.

Title: Re: Visible Prop tips
Post by: Robert Zambelli on June 06, 2008, 08:11:04 AM

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.

Bob Z.

Title: Re: Visible Prop tips
Post by: dankar on June 06, 2008, 04:50:02 PM

I have used orange dope with good results.
Dan

Title: Re: Visible Prop tips
Post by: Steve Helmick on June 08, 2008, 09:33:48 PM

Ted paints them Shareen's favorite nail polish color, even if it clashes with the color scheme of his precious Nobler.  LL~ Steve