Learn how to apply larger decals and graphics (Including paint masks) with ease by following these easy steps.Each graphic or paint mask that we sell is made up of three layers: A backer/liner, graphi
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How do you draw the USAF insignia? Turns out it easier than it looks. With a simple understanding of geometry and drafting you'll have a "to scale" United States Air Force Star and Bars Roundel d
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What is a Victory marking? A Victory (or often called “Kill”) marking was a tally or trophy symbol painted to symbolize the defeat of the enemy during a military mission.Keeping the tally of a success
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Since the inception of aircraft in military procurement, there has been a clear and defined designation system used to properly identify and denote the objectives as per the aircraft’s operational mis
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These are the top warbird aircraft museums around the world that you must visit at least once in your lifetime.Whether you're young or old, the history of aviation never ceases to inspire the imaginat
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Everyone is familiar with P-40 Warhawks and their famous shark mouth nose art, but did you know that those aircraft weren’t alone in the world of aircraft with a face? It turns out there are more hist
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How a Peruvian
illustrator rose to influenced US Military pilots and crewmen to fly their
aircraft into battle with femme fatale nose art.In the late 30s there were
numerous illustrators and photog
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The exploration and identification of official US Army Air Corps and US Air Force color codes, color cards, aircraft paint schemes and finishes for aircraft restorers, modelers, fine artists and color
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In this post, we aim to provide a simple explanation in regards service dates and design requirements for US Aircraft Military Insignia Markings used during World War II. Commonly referred to as "star
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When it comes to the painting US National insignia and military aircraft just about every step laid out step
by step with detailed techniques in U.S. Army
Air Force publications from the 1940's.
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Shark Mouth, Shark Face, Shark Jaws, Shark Teeth, or Shark Tooth... which ever way you wish to identify them: This iconic P-40 aircraft Shark Mouth Nose Art made famous by the AVG Flying Tigers has a
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