10 October 2018

shopping cart visibility issue resolved
The View Cart icon visibility issue, referred to in the 7 October entry below, has been resolved.  To check your order items / quantities status on the fly prior to Checkout, simply hover over the icon with your cursor (or tap once on a mobile device). If you do not see the 'tote bag' icon next to the menu above, you may need to refresh your browser for it to pick up the change.
​Thanks to all!
PS: If you attempted to checkout prior to the problem being fixed, and are still experiencing trouble ordering, please empty your browser cache (Cmd+R keys at the same time in Mac OS X or the F5 in Windows) and proceed to Add To Cart and Checkout once again.

9 October 2018

Docs PDF printing problems
Nearly all Aviaeology Docs digital publications – including the standalone PDFs or those provided to registered Decals 'n Docs owners – are optimized so that maximum quality is achieved regardless of on-screen zoom level. As such, they print to a high fidelity standard as well.
    However, recent feedback has revealed that some PDF reader / printer / computer combinations have trouble printing some of the more graphics-intensive editions (i.e. those containing more than a few pages of scaleable profile and plan drawings). The problem is tied more to the relative extent of these individual artworks within any given PDF, than it is to absolute file size. In other words, a 4 to 5 MB Aviaeology Doc may not print where a typical 10-12 MB PDF, with text plus low resolution graphics on all or most pages, will.
The problem seems to present itself consistently if:
  • A typical consumer-grade inkjet printer's default settings are used (where all pages are set to print in one go) or;
  • A wireless inkjet or laser printer is being used on a heavily loaded home network or;
  • A typical 'consumer grade' inkjet printer with no onboard memory is being used.

In working with a small number of affected customers, we have discovered that either of the following will usually work:
  • Print one or two pages at a time (this seems to be the best option for wireless printer connections and no onboard memory printers) or;
  • Use the PDF Reader software's "Print as Image" setting at "300 DPI" or above. This seems to be the best option for older cable-connected  printers.

If these suggestions do not work, let us know if you would like us to resend the PDF(s), as it may be a rare case of the file(s) being corrupted in transit.

7 October 2018

shopping cart hiccup when checking the status / contents of your shopping cart
The View Cart icon (actually a tote bag icon in our case) normally in the navigation menu bar above has mysteriously disappeared on full screen – typically desktop and laptop computers – views. This may be confusing if you are adding more than one item as you shop and want to check your order status on the fly prior to Checkout.
    ​However, if you minimize the browser window width, or already happen to be shopping on a smaller device (tablet, smartphone), the icon or a little rectangular placeholder for it should be visible next to the collapsed drop-down menu icon, and fully functional for checkout purposes.
    We're working on resolving this glitch and expect t have it fixed within the next 48-72 hours. We apologize for the temporary confusion.

5 October 2018

In stock and ready to ship

RCAF Overseas Catalinas – Decals 'n Docs in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

Including S/L Len Birchall's 'Saviour of Ceylon' sortie aircraft and five other aircraft of 413 Squadron plus one of 422 Squadron.
The standalone Docs e-publication is now available for immediate download.
Pictures and Info…
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

Eagle Squadron Spitfires – Decals 'n Docs in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

Featuring ten Spitfire Mk.VBs flown by the American Volunteers of 71, 121, & 133 Squadrons, RAF. Nearly all have personalized markings.
The standalone Docs e-publication is now available for immediate download.
​​Pictures and Info… 
​If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update

RCAF Canso A Sub-killers – Decals 'n Docs in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

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 the four distinct finish and markings schemes applied to wartime RCAF Canso Amphibians.
The standalone Docs e-publication is now available for immediate download.
​​​Pictures and Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

5 October 2018

Coming Soon

Consolidated Model 28-5/5a (PBY-5/5A, Canso, & Catalina)
Airframe Stencil/Data Markings in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

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.
More Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

Early Spitfires
​Airframe Stencil/Data Markings in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, & 1/24 scales

Another extensive selection of airframe maintenance / data markings, including a number of factory and field-applied variations. Compatible with the standard Second World War era Spitfire schemes in all theatres.
Optimized for the Mk.V (the version that was the research focus for the set) but likely useful for most pre Mk.XIII/Mk.IX variants.
​More Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

5 October 2018

Coming Soon

Eagle Squadron Spitfires – Larger Scales, Part 1
Decals 'n Docs sets in 1/32 & 1/24 scales

Based on the smaller-scale editions already available (see above), split into two separate editions for the larger scales. Part 1 covers the six aircraft of 71, 121, & 133 Squadrons finished in the earlier style (so-called Type A / A1) national markings. 
The standalone Docs e-publication is already available for immediate download.
​​More Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

Eagle Squadron Spitfires – Larger Scales, Part 2
Decals 'n Docs sets in 1/32 & 1/24 scales

Part 2 in the larger scales features the four aircraft of 121 & 133 Squadrons finished in the later style (so-called Type C/C1) national markings.
The standalone Docs e-publication is already available for immediate download.
​More Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

5 October 2018

Coming Soon

Mosquito Rocket Projectile Rig – Tiered Coastal Command Version
EtchSentials photo-etched details in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, & 1/24 scales

Photo-etched metal parts and documentation needed to model  a port and starboard pair of the tiered Mk.IIIA Rocket Projectile (R/P) Beams (i.e. launch rails) and drop tank jettisoning guard rail assemblies. Appropriate for Coastal Command Mosquito FB.VI (CF) aircraft in service with the Banff Strike Wing from March 1945.
​More Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

ARI 5083 Gee Mk.II Cockpit Components
EtchSentials photo-etched details in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, & 1/24 scales

This set provides the major components of Airborne Radio Installation (ARI) 5083, Gee Mk.II, that are visible in the cockpit of a typical wartime Mosquito FB.VI (UK or continental Europe-based), or Coastal Command Beaufighter TF.X. Structural mounting hardware details are also included. To date, this historically prolific ARI is missing from almost all Mosquito and Beaufighter kits in all scales.
​More Info… 
If you've pre-ordered this set please read this update…

5 October 2018

Works in Progress

RCAF Beaufighters – Decals 'n Docs in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

Comprehensive coverage 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.
The standalone Docs e-publication is already available for immediate download.
Pictures and Info… ​

404 Squadron Beaufighter TF.Xs – Decals 'n Docs in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

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.
The standalone Docs e-publication is already available for immediate download.
​Pictures and Info…

Dallachy Strike Wing Beaufighters – Decals 'n Docs in 1/72 & 1/48 scales

This extensive set covers the other three 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.
The standalone Docs e-publication is already available for immediate download.
​Pictures and Info…

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