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MODELING TECHNIQUES /
MARKING AND CAMOUFLAGE DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCES
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Directory
of Military Airplane of the World
March.
With over 700 photographs, 200 artworks, and 400 airplane
types, plus formal and popular designations, this
is the definitive treatment of every military plane
made to defend the skies throughout the world. Each
easily identifiable airplane comes complete with in-air
pictures and specially designed profile paintings,
as well as a manufacturing and service history. 480
pgs., 500 B&W plus 250 color illus., 8 1ç2"x
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Flying Colors
Green & Swanborough.
Since they first took to the skies, military airplane
have been variously daubed, camouflaged and personalized.
This overview spans the history of this fascinating
art form, showing more than 100 airplane from WWI
to the present. Finely detailed profile drawings combine
with nose art and emblem blow-ups, all in full color
and extensively researched. Each drawing is accompanied
by a detailed caption identifying the airplane type,
squadron unit, theater of war and often, even the
pilot's name and rank. 208 pgs., 1,300 color photos
and illustrations, 81/2"x 113/4", hdbd. |
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Eagles Illustrated
Vol. 1 Fighters of World War II
Tullis.
Featuring the aviation art of Thomas Tullis, this
book provides the reader with a color profile collection
of some of the most famous airplane in aviation history.
Detailed color and markings information is provided
for each airplane, along with a list of research references
used to create each illustration. These aviation profiles
exhibit a technical accuracy and realism rarely seen
today. 42 pgs., 39 color profiles, 11"x 81/2",
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Eagles Illustrated
Vol. 2 Allies in the Pacific
Tullis.
An exciting new book written and illustrated by Thomas
A. Tullis continues his series of profile books (Volume
1 also available). This new volume presents 40 more
pages of his highly regarded full color illustrations,
this time of Allied airplane flown during WWII in
the Pacific Theater. 42 pgs., 39 profiles, 11"x
81/2", sfbd.
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Vintage Airplane
Nose Art
Valant. A
collection of nose-art from the combat planes of the
WWII and Korean eras. Girl-art at its best inspired
by Vargas’ paintings in Esquire magazine and
copied by crew members onto the noses of their airplane.
Includes 33 original nose art panels in CAF collection,
and archival art of Forts, Liberators, B-25s, B-26s,
B-29s, etc. 880 photos, 120 in color, 208 pgs., 101/4"x
111/2", sfbd |
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Bunny Yeager's
Pin-Up Girls of the 1950s
Yeager.
After building a successful modelling career, Bunny
Yeager moved behind the camera to become one of the
most renowned glamour photographers in the world.
This book is a celebration of the young women with
beautiful faces and figures who posed for her in the
1950s. All of the photographs are reproduced as Bunny
took them, including full color and beautiful black
and white works. 128 pgs., 69 color and 108 B&W
photos, 81/2"x 11", sfbd. |
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Pin-Up Nudes
Vol. II
Max Collins.
People couldn't get enough of the original , so we
proudly present the sequel. These sweethearts sparkle
in all their luscious natural splendor. This collection
includes fourteen more popular paintings by artists
like Gil Elvgren, Zoë Mozert, Earl MacPherson,
and Earl Moran. 32 pgs. with gatefold flaps, 10"x
12", sfbd. |
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Luftwaffe
Rudder Markings
Ries
& Obermaier. Reference book of rudder markings
for specific pilots, units and airplane. A unique
addition to your Luftwaffe or markings library. 192
pgs., 7"x 10", hdbd. |
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Luftwaffe
Fighter Airplane in Profile
Sundin
& Bergstrom. Superb study for historian or model
maker. 124 color profiles of the great ones. Bf 109s,
Fw 190s, Me 262, He 162, etc. War era photos, camouflage
and color schemes, personal markings of the aces from
all fronts. 160 pgs., 11"x 81/2", hdbd. |
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More Luftwaffe
Fighter Airplane in Profile
Sundin
& Bergstrom. This companion to the highly successful
Volume I (also available) contains 124 more extraordinary
color profiles, portraying examples of nearly all
types of single-seat fighter airplane used by the
Luftwaffe in WWII. Also includes 124 photos and over
100 color illustrations of Luftwaffe unit markings,
uniform insignia, camouflage colors, unit code styles,
kill markings, and related features, this is a superb
reference. 144 pgs., 11"x 81/2", hdbd. |
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Messerschmitt
Me 109 Vol. 1 From
1936 to 1942.
Elbied & Jouineau. This heavily illustrated history
of the famed Me 109 spans the height of the Third
Reich. Over 200 color illustrations show the camouflage
and markings used on all fronts by Germany and its
allies. Forty black and white photos, most never before
published, have also been included to tell the complete
story of this remarkable airplane. Perfect for modeler
and historian alike! 84 pgs., 220 color plus 40 B&W
illus., 73/4"x 91/4", sfbd. |
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Messerschmitt
Me 109 Vol. II - From 1942 to 1945.
Breffort
& Jouineau. This continuation to the volume above
features 200 color illustrations showing the camouflage
and markings used on all fronts of Germany and its
allies. Also includes numerous photos, many of which
have never been published, which round out this thorough
examination of late World War II Me 109s. 84 pgs.,
40 B&W photos, 200 color illus., 81/2"x 81/2",
sfbd. |
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British
Aviation Squadron Markings
of World War I
Les Rogers. Years in the making,
this book covers the wide variety of markings used
by British aviation units in WWI. Includes both
textual and photographic examples for nearly all
RFC, RAF, and RNAS squadrons. Many of the photos
are published here for the first time, and the color
profiles offer a representative selection of units,
airplane and color schemes. Destined to be a classic.
296 pgs., 800+ B&W photos, 150 color profiles,
9"x 12", hdbd. |
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Soviet Air
Force Fighter Color 1941-45.
Pilawskii. This book presents a detailed study of
the camouflage and markings of the Soviet fighter
airplane of WWII. With information drawn from previously
inaccessible Soviet archives, the author analyzes
the developments, trends, patterns and irregularities
of the color systems. Includes a technical study of
the main fighter airplane and variants followed by
coverage of color schemes - factory-applied, field
variations and seasonal. 224 pgs., 300 photos, 250
color illustrations, 9"x 12", hdbd. |
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Japanese
Airplane of the
Pacific War
Francillon.
Masterly analysis of the Japanese researched by the
acknowledged expert. Included are all Imperial Japanese
Army and Navy Airplane, with appendices on all foreign-designed
airplane, Japanese aero-engines and aerial armament.
Lastly, a comprehensive designation index provides
easy cross-referencing of hundreds of photos, drawings,
and technical data as well as camouflage and markings.
570 pgs., 51/4"x 81/2", hdbd. |
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Emblems of
the Rising Sun
Peter
Scott. The airplane of the Imperial Japanese Army
Air Force carried the samurai regard for brightly
colored armor and equipment into the 20th Century.
In this study of the force's units and markings, 104
pages of full-color drawings and 88 B&W photos
show the emblems by unit and by airplane type. Organizational
charts also give orders of battle in different theaters
of war. 128 pgs., 9"x 12", sfbd. |
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$79.95 |
USAAF Airplane
Markings
and Camouflage
Archer
& Archer. Covers little-known info about the USAAF,
such as the plan to convert the 8th Air Force to night
bombing and the changes in camouflage and markings
that would have resulted. Camouflage schemes for this
and other plans are shown in full color. 352 pgs.,
500 photos and illustrations, 9"x 12", hdbd. |
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Tail Code
Martin. The complete history of
USAF tactical airplane tail code markings. Not only
a documentary on squadron use, airplane inventory,
and location, but a collection of the greatest photos
to come down the pike. For TAC fighter nuts, Phantom
buffs, or Nam modelers. 244 pgs., 300 photos, 81/2"x
111/2", hdbd. |
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U.S. Army
Air Service & Air
Corps Color Guide Vol. 1: 1908-1941.
Archer. Covers the colors and markings of American
Army airplane from its earliest beginnings in 1908
up to the end of 1941. Chapters cover airplane color
schemes and finishes, camouflage color schemes, the
national airplane insignia, unit insignia, tactical
markings and standard color shades. In addition, four
appendices address markings for balloons and airships
and Air Service racing planes. Finally, a large foldout
page features 44 genuine airplane paint samples of
the colors covered. 241 pgs. With 430 B&W photos,
45 color photos and 96 unit insignia. 9"x 12",
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U.S. Army
Aviation Color
Schemes & Markings
1942 to the Present
Lundh.
Focuses exclusively on how Army Aviation's airplane
have been painted and marked during nearly 60 years
of service. Official changes in exterior schemes,
interior colors, and all forms of markings are covered
along with "exceptions to the rules." Complementing
the text is a superb visual survey comprised of over
600 photos and drawings taken directly from Army manuals,
manufacturers' files, private collections, and Army
and Air Force archives. Approx. 208 pgs., 81/2"x
11", hdbd. |
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US Navy Airplane
Camouflage & Markings, 1940-45.
After the colorful pre-WWII airplane markings employed
by the Navy, the threat of war in 1940 forced them
to begin camouflaging their airplane. This book traces
the evolution of those markings as operational experience
contributed to several changes in color schemes, from
the drably-marked airplane of the early Pacific War
to the colorfully customized machines of a few years
later. 64 pgs., 140 B&W photos, 40 color profiles,
81ç2"x 11", sfbd. |
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U.S. Navy
& Marine Corps Airplane Color Guide '60-'93
Elliott. Covers the Vietnam War
to Desert Storm. Although the flashy paint schemes
of the 1950s were gone, Navy and Marine Corps airplane
took on new colors and camouflage schemes that were
highly interesting and innovative. Includes airplane
coloring; airplane insignia; and identification, recognition,
maintenance and meritorious markings. Appendices cover
the new system of naval airplane designations, The
Blue Angels, and the actual colors for airplane of
the period plus 45 genuine paint samples. 203 pgs.,
9"x 12", hdbd. |
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U.S. Coast
Guard Airplane
Since 1916
Pearcy.
Over the years, the U.S. Coast Guard has operated
ninety different types of airplane. The main part
of this book comprises descriptions of those types,
each accompanied by one or more photographs. Included
are chapters on the designation systems used by the
Coast Guard, the colors and markings used, and a designation
index providing a cross reference to every designated
airplane used by this fifth U.S. military arm. 344
pgs., 51/2"x 81/2", hdbd. |
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Modern Fighting
Helicopters
Gunston
& Spick. This definitive account contains sections
on the 40 most important combat helicopters currently
in use worldwide, helicopter technology, and the full
range of modern helicopter missions. The detailed
text is backed up by hundreds of color photographs
and charts showing camouflage schemes and markings,
active operations, alternate combat loads, and mission
plans. 208 pgs., color illustrations, charts, 81ç2"x
11", hdbd. |
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