Micro Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hey, all. I'm starting work on an F-18 and I plan on doing it up as Blue Angel 6. I know the Blues have a few modifications to their cockpits, including the stopwatch, inverted fuel pump switches, etc. I'm just wondering if anyone has any detailed photos of a Blue's cockpit. TIA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) I don't have pics but I do have a set of the instruction sheet from the Yellowhammer decal sheet, all the various mods are pointed out on it with graphics. I'd have to scan it and email or just mail you a copy if you want. One of the more prominent mods is a big stop watch just in front of the HUD. Edited August 5, 2014 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 That'd be fantastic, Whitey! We're about to PSC from Japan to Jacksonville so mailing would be a nightmare! If you can, just go ahead and email them to me at jj_guerra@yahoo.com. Thanks, bud! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That'd be fantastic, Whitey! We're about to PSC from Japan to Jacksonville so mailing would be a nightmare! If you can, just go ahead and email them to me at jj_guerra@yahoo.com. Thanks, bud! No prob. I'll do it tonight when I get home from work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Here's a copy of it for er'body...if I'm violating any copy right laws, border violations or kicking of puppies let me know and I'll take it down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Got the email. Thanks, buddy! Just curious, have you used the Yellowhammer decals, and if so, how did you like them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Got the email. Thanks, buddy! Just curious, have you used the Yellowhammer decals, and if so, how did you like them? The Yellowhammer decals, in my opinion, are the go to decals for Blues F/A-18s. The sheet depicts the "A" models from the 1996 50th Anniversary season but you can use that sheet as the basis for doing any F/A-18A or "C", just swap out the crew names and Bureau Numbers from other sheets as you wish but the basic Blues markings are the best I've ever used. You get zero bleed through (yellow decals over dark blue...) on even the smallest and finest lines such as on the "Blue Angels" script or crew names. I've built a couple of Blue Angel jets and that's the sheet I've always used. For the yellow on the wing tips, tails and stabilizers, I typically shoot those areas with yellow (FS13655) and then mask them off prior to painting the blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Well, I'm convinced. Thanks for the gouge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The Yellowhammer decals, in my opinion, are the go to decals for Blues F/A-18s. Is that Yellowhammer sheet # Y13 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Is that Yellowhammer sheet # Y13 ? Yup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Gents, I was able to finally get a hold of a few pics of the Blues cockpit modifications from a good buddy, Jamal "Spins" Ingram. Any and all credit for these pics goes to him. Cockpit Overview: Inverted Fuel Pump Lights: Stopwatch: Inverted Fuel Pump Switch / Smoke System Annunciators: Edited September 30, 2014 by Micro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Even though this is an old thread, I thought this might be interesting to some. They were posted on Instagram by Navyblueangel2 and Navyblueangel4, a couple of good follows if you are on Instagram. Check out the condition of these cockpits. Now if we could get @norbert to get us some Blue's Pilots.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 The tape on the joy stick is for grip and not to hold it together. The tape is electrical tape and is very "stretchy" and sticky, it provides great grip. IIRC, the BA fly without gloves so the tape provides grip that gloves would normally provide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, GW8345 said: The tape on the joy stick is for grip and not to hold it together. The tape is electrical tape and is very "stretchy" and sticky, it provides great grip. IIRC, the BA fly without gloves so the tape provides grip that gloves would normally provide. He mentions in the comments that it also makes the stick bigger and easier to hold Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chriss7607 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 8/5/2014 at 7:26 AM, Micro said: Hey, all. I'm starting work on an F-18 and I plan on doing it up as Blue Angel 6. I know the Blues have a few modifications to their cockpits, including the stopwatch, inverted fuel pump switches, etc. I'm just wondering if anyone has any detailed photos of a Blue's cockpit. TIA. If you want, shoot me a PM. I got to go out back in the restoration area of the National Naval Aviation Museum a year or so ago and I got to photograph one of the Blue Angels Hornets in detail, including the cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Don't forget to install the "banana dispenser" button on the left side of the instrument panel on BA #2, the Marine jet. Edited April 14, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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