SpitfireTr.IX print survey

[yeehah1]

20-06-04
Guys, the Spitfire prints are just about done, but there's an asthetic questio nthat needs sorting. Which variation do dyou feel is better?
Replies to the board or pm either frank or myself.

[yeehah1]

first one

[yeehah1]

and number two

[Silver]

Super job yeehah 1 !!!

Have you considered putting 'IRISH AIR CORPS' at the top of the page, with 'Aer Chor Na h-Eireann' directly below it (on all your prints) ?

And would it be better to leave out the modern Flying Training School badge as it was not out (in that form) when the Spitfires were in use ?

Did the Spits have that roundel or the old two-colour roundel ??

Just a few suggestions.
Again, well done on a super job, such prints are long overdue, and I particularly look forward to the Fouga 220 print !  

Regards,
Silver.

[alpha foxtrot 07]

great job. i would go for option no 2

[yeehah1]

21-06-04
Ok guys, having discussed this with Frank ( and having misunderstood him!!) here's version 3. I believe this is what Frank had in mind.
I have alos incorporated an idea by Silver.
Silver: the Air Corps switched to the three color boss some time after the War. It's correct for the version I am depicting.

[Guinness]

Well done !!!

Where can I order my copy?

Guinness

[yeehah1]

21-06-04
The prints can be ordered through Frank. Once we get an idea of numbers, they'll be made up and shipped. Prices to be confirmed.
Thanks for the kind words.
Liam

[Bailer]

Well As I'm as Lazy as Sin I'll copy the Same Format. Here's a Sample but Ignore the Text as it needs to be finished. I'm still adding Shade's and High Lights to this aswell as the Marchetti, Fouga and AIII.

[n-e-foo]

They all look absolutely brilliant, well done to all involved - hope they are a big success.

I wonder would it be possible for them to be sold at airshows across the US and Europe.

[yeehah1]

4th and final version.

[Silver]

I like the fourth version best.

However, I still reckon having 'Irish Air Corps' at the top - underlined - with 'Aer Chor na h-Eireann' in smaller print directly below it would be brilliant.

It would also make people, unfarmilar with the AC, instantly recognise what military force they are looking at.

[Silver]

..........or Bailer's option (but leave out 'Irish Air Corps' below the (Dauphin) picture)

[yeehah1]

Morning guys.
Waiting for the builder to arrive to finish my garage so I am just checking in.
Silver: Thanks for the comments. I tried the idea of having a header across the top of the print but it looked out of place, design wise.
Also, it seems to me it's a repeition of the title-line above the text. I believe the  4th incarnation is the version I'll go with.
Of course, I will remember ot sign it. In the next few days I'll see about getting some test prints made up to see how it looks.

Thanks to everyone for your input and your interest. Frank will let you know when they're ready for purchase.

Liam
next up, after the summer,  I am thinking of the Hurricane IIc. Anyone got good info or photo reference of these aircraft I could use? I have the 100 years of the Air Corps book and D.MacCarron's books.

[Taj]

Great work there lads!

If you are interested in selling such work through the magazine drop me a line at editor@wingsireland.com.