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Old 09-13-2006 | 04:45 PM
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mpriestley
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Default Hellcat leading edge, paint/visibility

Good afternoon,

I am sure my question will apply to many other birds out there.
I am and have always had difficulty seeing my plane on final approach. Particularly my Hellcat, once it !QUOT!profiles!QUOT! it literally disappears. I am forced to dip the wings to keep the plane in sight.

The main reason I have this problem is the background of mountains at my field that really give no contrast.

My question is: what can I put on the leading edge that would still look scale?

I realize that with the Army Air corps and German and British planes often had a yellow leading edge but I am not aware of any pacific theater planes with any distinct colors on the leading edge.

the hellcat has no paint-able spinner so that wont work.

Any ideas are appreciated.

ps... I tried some blinking lights on the wing tips from RAM and it made absolutely no difference.

Help me please.