N-Number Drop Shadow

[Tom Nalevanko]

I am considering doing a separated drop shadow for N735PX inspired by N669WR. My drop shadow would be a blue similar to the main blue in N669WR's N number. The pictures are L side and the shadow is what I call Lagging. My question is should I Lead the shadow on the R side? This would keep the shadow toward the aft of the plane. The engineer in me says to Lead the R side but the artist says to do both as Lagging. What sayeth those who probably know more than I?

 

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