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Decals 'n Docs

More than just a polybag full of decals + instructions… most sets include useful illustrated technical reference material as well.

Airframe Stencil Data Markings

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Airframe Stencil Data

Add-on markings sets. All of that little stuff for the detail-obsessed. Production and 'field' applied variations included in most sets.

Colours & Codes

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Colours & Codes

Bulk generic markings sets for specific themes and subjects. Again, 'field' variations are included if found during the research phase.

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New – RCAF Overseas Catalinas

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RCAF Overseas Catalinas

Including S/L Len Birchall's 'Saviour of Ceylon' sortie aircraft. Choose from a line-up of 6 Catalinas of 413 Squadron and 1 of 422 Squadron. The Docs help you navigate a surprising number of variations between RAF Catalina marques to get the details right. The range of finish and markings and schemes used in both Coastal and India (later South East Asia) Commands are also thoroughly covered.

New – Eagle Squadron Spitfires

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Eagle Squadron Spitfires

The American Volunteers of 71, 121, & 133 Squadrons, RAF. Model any 1 (or 2 if you select one each with early & a late national markings) of 10 individual Spitfire Mk.VBs, most of which feature personalized markings. The Docs include a clear concise summary of  airframe and equipment variations per subject – a little bonus towards more accurate model making.

New – RCAF Canso A Sub-killers

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RCAF Canso A Sub-killers

A detailed look at the sub-killers of 162 (BR) Squadron, RCAF, with particular emphasis on F/L David Hornell's Victoria Cross action aircraft (and another Canso A flown more consistently by his crew). Explore the four distinct finish and markings schemes applied to RCAF Canso As at the factory while browsing a rich summary of the nuanced technical evolution of the type in ex-factory and operational form.

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Airframe Stencil Data Markings


Finishing touches for your Consolidated Model 28-5/5A (PBY) and early Spitfire projects.
ETAs to be announced after we have confirmation from the printers.

Coming Soon – Spitfire Airframe Stencil/Data markings – Mk.V & earlier

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Early Spitfires (pre Mk.VIII)

This package contains an extensive selection of airframe maintenance / data markings, including a number of factory and field-applied variations that have been observed for some of the individual elements. This set is compatible with the standard Second World War era Spitfire schemes in all theatres. All currently kitted scales – 1/24, 1/32, 1/48, & 1/72 – are accommodated in this series.

Coming Soon – Spitfire Airframe Stencil/Data markings – Mk.V & earlier

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Optimized for Spitfire Mk.V

 Although optimized for the Mk.V (this was the research focus for the set) many individual elements may be suitable for earlier Is and IIs and the the more exotic Spits prior to the longer Mk.VIII and IX (for which see our other Spitfire Stencil Data sets. Multiple variations included for some of the individual markings elements (for example different factory construction number marks on the tail and different wing walkway variations).

Coming Soon – PBY / Canso / Catalina Airframe Stencil/Data markings

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PBY / Canso / Catalina…

Whichever Consolidate Model 28-5 / 5A variant you prefer, this set is compatible with all finish schemes, except the USN-service field-refinished 'Black Cats' and late WWII overall dark blue scheme.
   The wing centre-section differences between the early Catalina Mk.I / IB and 'USN-winged' versions are amply covered, and some markings may also be useful for earlier (pre Model 28-5) versions. Some interesting field-applied variations are also included.

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–• Coming Soon •–
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These new releases are based on the new smaller-scale Eagle Squadron Spitfires sets above.
Split among two sets in each of the larger scales, all subject aircraft are provided for in these 1/32 and 1/24 scale editions.
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Coming Soon – Eagle Squadron Spitfire – the larger scales, part 1 – Decals 'n Docs

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Eagle Squadron Spitfires Pt.1

Based on the smaller-scale editions, in the larger scales part 1 covers the aircraft of 71, 121, & 133 Squadrons finished in the earlier style (so-called Type A/A1) national markings. Model any 1 of 10 (6 using this part) individual Spitfire Mk.VBs, most of which feature personalized markings. The Docs include a clear concise summary of  airframe and equipment variations per subject – a little bonus towards more accurate model making.

Coming Soon – Eagle Squadron Spitfire – the larger scales, part 2 – Decals 'n Docs

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Eagle Squadron Spitfires Pt.2

Part 2 in the larger scales features aircraft of 121 & 133 Squadrons finished in the later style (so-called Type C/C1) national markings. Model any 1 of 10 (4 using this part) individual Spitfire Mk.VBs – all except 1 of which feature personalized markings. The Doc is otherwise identical to that included in Part 1.

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All Docs purchases are refunded if you purchase the related Decals 'n Docs set(s) directly from our shop later on.

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Decals 'n Docs (Reprints)


These in-demand Aviaeology Beaufighter editions are coming back in 1/48 & 1/72 scales.
ETAs to be announced after we have confirmation from the printers.

Reprints in Progress – RCAF Beaufighter TF.Xs

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RCAF Beaufighters

Chose from one of four individual Beaufighter TF.Xs in service with 404 Squadron from early 1944 through D-Day to early 1945. Achieve accurate Coastal Command strike aircraft markings in this busy period, and take a nuts and bolts look at the two different rocket projectile (R/P) installations used on operational TF.Xs at the time.

Reprints in Progress – 404 Squadron Beaufighters – Black Friday and Later

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404 Sqn - Black Friday &...

Continuing on from our original RCAF Beaufighters coverage, this much more extensive set provides for one of 12 aircraft from the operationally intense January – March 1945 period when the squadron was part of the Dallachy Strike Wing. Accurate markings include non-generic code lettering and some nose art. The Doc is loaded to the brim with illustrated airframe specific technical detail – production block differences, late-war R/P installation, tailplane modifications, and more.

Reprints in Progress – Dallachy Strike Wing Beaufighter TF.Xs

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Dallachy Strike Wing Beaux

This extensive set covers the other 3 Squadrons of the Dallachy Strike Wing from January – May 1945. Model any one of the various 'flavours' of TF.X used by the crews of 144 (RAF), 455 (RAAF), and 489 (RNZAF) Squadrons in the anti-flak, R/P, and 'Torbeau' roles. Again, the code lettering is drawn specific to photo references (i.e. not generically) and the Docs are loaded with illustrated articles on production block details, tailplane mods, R/P rig specifics, and a thoroughly-researched original article on the type's Mk.XV Torpedo installation.

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All Docs purchases are refunded if you purchase the related Decals 'n Docs set(s) directly from our shop later on.

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