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Fighting
Colors
The Creation of
Military Aircraft Nose Art
Hardbound with dust
jacket
Size:
9"x12"
Pages:
296
ISBN: 1-56311-987-0
Price:
$57.95
Publisher: Turner Publishing
Artist Gary Velasco's
first book on the subject covers a detailed look at aircraft
nose art utilizing hundreds of photos from his personal
collection
This illustrated and
comprehensive volume, in depth, covers the technical aspect
on how Nose Art was applied to vintage military aircraft.
The uses of materials, supplies and development of nose art
designs are discussed with surviving nose artists. The
author examines and analyzes b/w photographs from the era
and reveals its color content along with numerous photos
never before published. Re-creating Step-by-Step of actual
flying warbird nose art restorations is outlined for the
first time.
A graphic tool for all
enthusiasts of pin-up and vintage aircraft nose art. For
artists alike, finally learn what the masters knew when the
age of sign painting along with a little bit of imagination
and brushes, was a common trade. For veterans who flew or
worked the warplanes, Fighting Colors will
serve as a source of reflection and inspiration.
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