Let's talk about The Blues.....

[Clunkmeister]

I'm looking to do a Fisher F9F-8 Cougar in Blue Angels colors.

I know the Blue Angels blue has changed over the years, so, does anyone know what would be the correct mix for the era the Blue Angels flew the Grumman Cougar?

[harv]

If you need the decals  let me know....harv

[Martinnfb]

[Martinnfb]

[Clunkmeister]

Not for the early years. The color was mixed by whomever was outfitting the new fleet. The color apparently changed dramatically throughout the early years. The Panthers were apparently two parts Insignia Blue and one part Insignia White. Apparently the Cougars were noticeably lighter. 

[Martinnfb]

 

 

And on it goes HERE

[Clunkmeister]

Hmmmmm

[Martinnfb]

According to that article it's painted in the 1:2 mix of Blue, with the 1:3 Orange Yellow mix. Then a drop of a pure dolphin juice and two cats tails will do. 

[Clunkmeister]

Orange/yellow for the lettering?

[harv]

Out of the Fisher single seater kit....harv

[Ivan Ivanovich]

2 hours ago, Clunkmeister said:

Orange/yellow for the lettering?

Blue Angels F9F-8 colouring according to Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. Drawing SP10106:

"Blue Angels Blue, 1:2 Mix" = 1 part Insignia White, 2 parts Insignia Blue (Grumman Panthers used the earlier, slightly darker 1:3 mix)
"Orange Yellow, 1:2 Mix" = 1 part Insignia White,  2 parts Orange Yellow (ANA 506 aka FS 13538 after 1956)

Interesting article on Tommy H. Thomason's blog: Blue Angel Blue and Gold (Draft)

[SapperSix]

I had no idea.....most informative.

[GazzaS]

My favorite blue:  RLM 76!

 

Followed at a distance by Honolulu Blue worn by the Detroit Lions....  Despite their losing tendencies.

[Ivan Ivanovich]

45 minutes ago, GazzaS said:

My favorite blue:  RLM 76!

 

Followed at a distance by Honolulu Blue worn by the Detroit Lions....  Despite their losing tendencies.

[GazzaS]

14 minutes ago, Ivan Ivanovich said:

OK...  you got me.  The blue color of Luftwaffe uniforms is wayyy cool, too.

[Clunkmeister]

Nice one Gaz! Hehehe. But I throw Grabber Blue on a 1970 Mach 1 into the ring.

[Ivan Ivanovich]

53 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said:

Nice one Gaz! Hehehe. But I throw Grabber Blue on a 1970 Mach 1 into the ring.

The perfect stablemate for the 1968 428 CJ...



I'd be all in, but the DCA said no. It's got to be a pre-1970 convertible, she said...



Now I've got the blues...
 

[Ivan Ivanovich]

Back to topic...

[smitty44]

Got to see it up close

 

[GazzaS]

13 hours ago, Clunkmeister said:

Nice one Gaz! Hehehe. But I throw Grabber Blue on a 1970 Mach 1 into the ring.

Honestly...  I just threw mine in to be a jerk...  I have blue clothes and have had blue cars... all with a bigger interest toward being less eye-catching.

But I like RED!

 

Gaz

[harv]

I love RED.....harv

[Martinnfb]

back to the point

 

 

[Clunkmeister]

Blue Bayou?

or “blew by you” in auto talk.

[Jeff]

I love us.......................... seems we wander all over, way too funny........ so I can't resist, I have to weigh in here ................ OFF topic of course..............

 

[Jeff]

sorry, I couldn't resist