Focke - Wulf Fw 190D Camouflage & Markings Part II - JaPo Publishing - RARE & OOP
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Focke-Wulf Fw 190D Camouflage & Markings part II - JaPo Publishing
RARE & OOP!
Part 2 in this comprehensive look at the camouflage & marking schemes of one of the best fighters of WWII - this book is a real labour of love from publishers Ales Janda & Tomas Poruba (JaPo). This volume is quite difficult to find because of its sheer quality & desirability.
This has to be one of the best books ever released on the Fw 190D!
Increasingly hard to find, but well worth it.
Here's an online review - the words are NOT my own and are for descriptive purposes only:
The Focke-Wulf 190D-9 was one of the finest aircraft of the Second World War. JaPo has produced the second volume in what appears to be a three volume set. A 475 page hardbound book which follows the production of the Dora, this book documents the development of the camouflage by the different manufacturers and the production batches. Following the production of aircraft by the camouflage patterns and work numbers, this book is an essential guide.
The colour drawings, of which there are numerous, are first rate. They are inspirational and generously provided throughout the book. There are many previously unpublished photos. Where they keep finding them is beyond me.
The book is set up to follow individual aircraft through its use. Some aircraft are covered on two sides and some include all four sides. This is an impressive study and very in depth. One of the things that I found interesting is the use of RLM 76 as an upper surface camouflage colour. colour photos are used to illustrate aircraft when they are available. There is no expense spared and you can tell that this is a labor of love for the authors. There are contemporary photos of aircraft components that illustrate the points being made on certain aircraft. This type of in depth review is essential for the historian and the Luftwaffe enthusiast. The discussion of the dreaded "RLM 84" is included due to its wide spread use on the Dora.
Not only is the D-9 covered but also the D-11, D-13 and the D-15 prototype. A complete breakdown of the D-13 "Yellow 10" is included. Interestingly, the spinner is not discussed and the green colour is not illustrated. This typifies the late war Luftwaffe paints and the interesting conclusions that have been or can be reached. The difference in production batches and the variety of colours makes for a lot of interesting schemes. This book has one of the most comprehensive coverage of the D-11s used by the Verbandsfuhrerschule.
Drawings and test data for the D-14 and the D-15 are included. The D-15 prototype is actually shown in three previously unpublished photos.
Some of the more notable aircraft belonged to JG301 with their colourful RVD bands. Also included is the yellow tailed D-9 of JG 26. The two Ta 152 tailed D-9s are included and discussed. JV44's aircraft are covered in depth and include a couple of previously unpublished photos. The Air Force Museum D-9 is covered in colour photos and is a wealth of knowledge, including the upper cowling being camouflaged with dots of RLM 82, instead of RLM 02 as previously thought. This is really exciting as this is new information and the reason we still study German camouflage. Also exciting is the evaluation of "Blue 12" from JG6, including four view drawings. Great stuff, especially for the modeller.
A list of the work centres and individual aircraft are included including the history of each aircraft. Very concise and well researched.
OK so I've talked about the excellent pictures and drawings, but what about the text? Well it is easy enough to read and the English is perfect. Because of the scope of the book the text is more textbook but it is still very easy to read and informative. You will learn more from this book about the camouflage and finishing centres than you thought possible. Excellent work, very informative and very in depth.
The end of the book is excellent. There is a discussion of each unit that utilised the Dora. There are no less than four side profiles per unit. This is a nice synopsis of the camouflage. If this isn't enough to motivate you to build a D-9 then nothing will. It is a veritable cornucopia of the colours and markings of the late war Luftwaffe.
A nice touch is a separate painting of a D-9 suitable for framing. I don't know if they are different from book to book but mine was "Red 11" from 12/JG54.
Invariably comparisons between Eagle Editions recent book and this volume will be made. They should not be seen as the same other than covering a basic airframe. Eagle Editions is more oriented to the personal side and the JaPo books are more about the aircraft and the camouflage. I think they both compliment each other and together make for a complete picture of the Fw 190D-9. Both are exceptional books and both are worthy of your money.
To say that I highly recommend this book would be an understatement. This book is an ESSENTIAL reference document. The authors are to be commended for their excellent work. If you are worried about the cost, don't. It is worth the price of admission. Buy it. You won't be sorry. The cost of the book will be nothing compared to the Focke-Wulf kits that you will build. It really is an excellent value for the money. I look forward to the next book. The next book is coming from JaPo with some information including supposed original Luftwaffe colour chips from a recently discovered paint stock from WWII. Now that is exciting.
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Please be aware of the current Worldwide situation. I cannot say for certain how this will affect delivery times and my business, but I will try my best to make sure that all items are sent out in a timely manner. Please make allowances for potential delays both at my end, and at yours.
I am more than happy to take payment for bought items ONLY, and to set them aside until a shipping date of your choosing, but please be aware that I cannot GUARANTEE that I will be having monthly auctions as usual with which to combine previously bought and saved items.
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Focke-Wulf Fw 190D Camouflage & Markings part II - JaPo Publishing
RARE & OOP!
Part 2 in this comprehensive look at the camouflage & marking schemes of one of the best fighters of WWII - this book is a real labour of love from publishers Ales Janda & Tomas Poruba (JaPo). This volume is quite difficult to find because of its sheer quality & desirability.
This has to be one of the best books ever released on the Fw 190D!
Increasingly hard to find, but well worth it.
Here's an online review - the words are NOT my own and are for descriptive purposes only:
The Focke-Wulf 190D-9 was one of the finest aircraft of the Second World War. JaPo has produced the second volume in what appears to be a three volume set. A 475 page hardbound book which follows the production of the Dora, this book documents the development of the camouflage by the different manufacturers and the production batches. Following the production of aircraft by the camouflage patterns and work numbers, this book is an essential guide.
The colour drawings, of which there are numerous, are first rate. They are inspirational and generously provided throughout the book. There are many previously unpublished photos. Where they keep finding them is beyond me.
The book is set up to follow individual aircraft through its use. Some aircraft are covered on two sides and some include all four sides. This is an impressive study and very in depth. One of the things that I found interesting is the use of RLM 76 as an upper surface camouflage colour. colour photos are used to illustrate aircraft when they are available. There is no expense spared and you can tell that this is a labor of love for the authors. There are contemporary photos of aircraft components that illustrate the points being made on certain aircraft. This type of in depth review is essential for the historian and the Luftwaffe enthusiast. The discussion of the dreaded "RLM 84" is included due to its wide spread use on the Dora.
Not only is the D-9 covered but also the D-11, D-13 and the D-15 prototype. A complete breakdown of the D-13 "Yellow 10" is included. Interestingly, the spinner is not discussed and the green colour is not illustrated. This typifies the late war Luftwaffe paints and the interesting conclusions that have been or can be reached. The difference in production batches and the variety of colours makes for a lot of interesting schemes. This book has one of the most comprehensive coverage of the D-11s used by the Verbandsfuhrerschule.
Drawings and test data for the D-14 and the D-15 are included. The D-15 prototype is actually shown in three previously unpublished photos.
Some of the more notable aircraft belonged to JG301 with their colourful RVD bands. Also included is the yellow tailed D-9 of JG 26. The two Ta 152 tailed D-9s are included and discussed. JV44's aircraft are covered in depth and include a couple of previously unpublished photos. The Air Force Museum D-9 is covered in colour photos and is a wealth of knowledge, including the upper cowling being camouflaged with dots of RLM 82, instead of RLM 02 as previously thought. This is really exciting as this is new information and the reason we still study German camouflage. Also exciting is the evaluation of "Blue 12" from JG6, including four view drawings. Great stuff, especially for the modeller.
A list of the work centres and individual aircraft are included including the history of each aircraft. Very concise and well researched.
OK so I've talked about the excellent pictures and drawings, but what about the text? Well it is easy enough to read and the English is perfect. Because of the scope of the book the text is more textbook but it is still very easy to read and informative. You will learn more from this book about the camouflage and finishing centres than you thought possible. Excellent work, very informative and very in depth.
The end of the book is excellent. There is a discussion of each unit that utilised the Dora. There are no less than four side profiles per unit. This is a nice synopsis of the camouflage. If this isn't enough to motivate you to build a D-9 then nothing will. It is a veritable cornucopia of the colours and markings of the late war Luftwaffe.
A nice touch is a separate painting of a D-9 suitable for framing. I don't know if they are different from book to book but mine was "Red 11" from 12/JG54.
Invariably comparisons between Eagle Editions recent book and this volume will be made. They should not be seen as the same other than covering a basic airframe. Eagle Editions is more oriented to the personal side and the JaPo books are more about the aircraft and the camouflage. I think they both compliment each other and together make for a complete picture of the Fw 190D-9. Both are exceptional books and both are worthy of your money.
To say that I highly recommend this book would be an understatement. This book is an ESSENTIAL reference document. The authors are to be commended for their excellent work. If you are worried about the cost, don't. It is worth the price of admission. Buy it. You won't be sorry. The cost of the book will be nothing compared to the Focke-Wulf kits that you will build. It really is an excellent value for the money. I look forward to the next book. The next book is coming from JaPo with some information including supposed original Luftwaffe colour chips from a recently discovered paint stock from WWII. Now that is exciting.
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***PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY***
Postage & Payment UK bidders:
I would prefer of you make payment within 3 days of either the auction ending, or my sending an invoice. However, if you have a problem paying, if there is a delay, then PLEASE contact me via eBay.
ALL items are to be sent by recorded delivery HENCE THE POSTAGE COST. This is for your protection and mine.It is more economical to purchase multiple items as they can be posted for one price, but please note that THERE IS NO FIXED SHIPPING PRICE FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS OVER 2 KILOS IN WEIGHT. These orders will be sent by courier, WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING. The postage amount will therefore vary according to the WEIGHT AND FINAL VALUE of the item(s). Any order up to 2 kilos in weight WILL be sent for a fixed price by Royal Mail, and these items will be automatically insured and tracked. I will invoice you with the appropriate postage amount after you have finished shopping.If you buy multiple items I WILL COMBINE POSTAGE, but please wait for me to invoice you with an adjusted postage amount. If you insist on paying for multiple items before I can invoice you, then I will mail your items in a way that I see fit, and refund any overpayment. If you win or buy only one item, then I do not mind if you send immediate payment. I use heavy duty card mailing envelopes, mailing boxes and clear ziplock bags to ensure your item arrives in good condition. Unfortunately these are not free. I factor their cost into my postage rates.I will try my best to send paid for items within 2-3 days of receipt of payment, but please allow up to 5 days. I am just one guy, selling hundreds of items at once!**PLEASE NOTE** - I usually spread my AUCTIONS over 2 or 3 days, and usually wait until ALL auctions have ended before sending items. BUY IT NOW ITEMS will be sent as soon as possible.Transactions MUST take place through eBay only!
Postage & Payment Overseas bidders:
**USA CUSTOMERS - there has been a sudden and huge price increase (over 50%) for items sent via the USPS. This is beyond my control. As a consequence, it is still much more economical for you to buy / win MULTIPLE items which I can then send combined for a cheaper price. PLEASE bear this in mind. I do not have time to chase up North American based non-bidders who only win one item and then do not pay 'because it's too expensive', although I WILL follow up every single order and open Non-Paying Bidder Cases (NPB) if necessary, which could have an adverse effect on your eBay account. If in doubt, ASK me first please.**ALL items are to be sent by recorded delivery HENCE THE POSTAGE COST. This is for your protection and mine.It is more economical to purchase multiple items as they can be posted for one price, but please note that THERE IS NO FIXED SHIPPING PRICE FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS OVER 2 KILOS IN WEIGHT. These orders will be sent by courier, WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING. The postage amount will therefore vary according to the WEIGHT AND FINAL VALUE of the item(s). **PLEASE NOTE** - I usually spread my AUCTIONS over 2 or 3 days or more, and usually wait until ALL auctions have ended before sending items, but BUY IT NOW ITEMS will be sent as soon as possible. IF YOU HAVE FINISHED SHOPPING AND WISH TO PAY, THEN PLEASE SEND ME A REQUEST FOR THE TOTAL.If you buy multiple items I WILL COMBINE POSTAGE, but please wait for me to invoice you with an adjusted postage amount. If you win or buy only one item, then I do not mind if you send immediate payment. If you insist on paying for multiple items before I can invoice you, then I will mail your items in a way that I see fit, and refund any overpayment.I will post to most countries in the World, with some exceptions. I will try my best to send paid for items within 2-3 days of receipt of payment, but please allow up to 5 days. I am just one guy, selling hundreds of items at once!Possible Customs Charges / Import Duties: Books and printed papers are not liable for VAT in the UK, HOWEVER I will not be held responsible for any customs charges you might incur - it is up to you to determine whether there are any charges to be paid for importing goods from the UK. Recent changes to laws in most US States as well as Australia are now being implemented, which means that a tax of approximately 4-5% must be paid on the final value of purchases made by customers registered on eBay US and eBay Australia. I am unsure about other countries but please be aware of this BEFORE you bid. The tax is charged to the buyer automatically, and appears in my PayPal account. This amount is NOT kept by me, it is deducted automatically by PayPal and sent to the relevant agency. There are detailed instructions about this on both the PayPal and eBay sites.
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If you are unhappy with an item, or believe it was incorrectly described then please contact me first through eBay rather than opening dispute claims.
I try my best to describe items accurately, and resolve any issues in a timely manner. Please refer to my 100% positive feedback record over the last 17years.
Lost / Damaged items / Returns:
In the unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged, please contact me through eBay's messaging service in the first instance. If you need to return an item for any reason, please let me know. Please note that 'buyer's remorse' is NOT a valid reason for a return
