Blue Angels

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 19:42

Pretty much done with these, only have to change the tail numbers and buno, but I won't get a chance to do so untill tommorrow.
I left out the yellow "arrow" on the bottom as I could not get it too look right for the life of me.

If any one would like their name on 2-7 reply back here, 1 is already taken lol

these will probably be the last I paint of the F-18 since i'm sure MAIW has plans for all the other stuff.

nickblack423 · Post by **nickblack423** » 03 Jun 2009, 20:01

Wow mate they look superb....I'd love it if we could use those in a package if you don;t mind. Obviously not yet but when it happens. The A model of the Hornet will be coming out soon so you'll have the right model too.

Stick me down on one of the jets would you...Ta mate.

Nick

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 20:31

nickblack423 wrote:Wow mate they look superb....I'd love it if we could use those in a package if you don;t mind. Obviously not yet but when it happens. The A model of the Hornet will be coming out soon so you'll have the right model too.

Stick me down on one of the jets would you...Ta mate.

Nick

you will be on the 1 Jet...i'll take #2
you guys have my permission to use any and ll that I have posted, no need to ask

so I still need 3-7 please include what rank you would like as well.

Firebird · Post by **Firebird** » 03 Jun 2009, 20:32

Oh go on then, I got it on a Tomcat I might as well get it on a Hornet (Steve Holland).
Ta.

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 20:36

Firebird wrote:Oh go on then, I got it on a Tomcat I might as well get it on a Hornet (Steve Holland).
Ta.

ok, 4-7 still availible.

does any one have a repaint of fat albert...thought I saw someone here do one....

campbeme · Post by **campbeme** » 03 Jun 2009, 20:45

Your paints look great, I missed out on the Top Gun paints so would like my name on one of these. (Mark Campbell) you choose a rank for me please matey.

Mark

james84 · Post by **james84** » 03 Jun 2009, 20:53

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 21:04

ok, 5,6,7 still up, I suppose 7 could have two names.

Flyin Illini · Post by **Flyin Illini** » 03 Jun 2009, 21:05

Ill take 7, i love the power they use during media rides. Lt. Aaron Haase.

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 21:08

Flyin Illini wrote:Ill take 7, i love the power they use during media rides. Lt. Aaron Haase.

ok, 5,6 still open, also #7 needs a back seat driver

Psuls · Post by **Psuls** » 03 Jun 2009, 21:12

Make it "Cpt. Pascal Suls" on 5

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 03 Jun 2009, 21:20

I'll take one if there's still one open lol!!

Cmdr Joe "Pathfinder" W.

That was my real callsign from ROTC lol, don't ask

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 21:26

still one spot on the 2 seater 7 jet.

Garysb · Post by **Garysb** » 03 Jun 2009, 22:13

Gary "Gazza" Barker please

Gary

lewis · Post by **lewis** » 03 Jun 2009, 22:15

If 6 is available, I'll take it. Capt. Lewis (Mac) Magruder

PS You are quick, I have been working on these too. Just couldn't find the correct colors, so I was in hold to complete this group.
I also like your version too.

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 22:17

and we are full, thanks guys.

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 03 Jun 2009, 22:44

is there a generic callsign for the blue angels? I beleive the 1 plane goes by "Boss" but what about the others?

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 03 Jun 2009, 22:50

Not that I'm aware of. #1 is always "Boss" because obviously that's the Commander, everyone else uses whatever their callsign is.

2007 Blue Angels Team:
#1 Cdr Kevin "Boss" Mannix (callsign before the Blues was "Nix")
#2 Lcdr Anthony "Opie" Walley
#3 Capt. Clint "Toris" Harris
#4 Lcdr. Tom "Duck" Winkler
#5 Lcdr. John "JB" Allison
#6 Lcdr. Craig "Merlin" Olson

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 03 Jun 2009, 22:51

"two", "three", "four", "five" and "six" I think......

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 03 Jun 2009, 23:15

"two", "three", "four", "five" and "six" I think......

I think you're right. They're whole routine including walkout is timed/done to a sing-songy collection of phrases etc. The walkout is something like this:

<<Lined up at attention, at "Ready, and 1" they start their walk>>
Boss: "Ready, and 1 2 3 4 snap pop salute, see ya" <<turns to aircraft>>
All: "See ya boss" <<keeps walking>>
2: "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 see ya" <<turns to aircraft>>
All remaining: "See ya 2" <<keeps walking>>
3: "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 see ya" <<turns to aircraft>>
All remaining: "See ya 3" <<keeps walking>>

etc etc. I saw it on a documentary that used to be on the Military Channel "Blue Angels: A Year in the Life"