doupnik Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) I was planning on making it to Nats this week, but it isn't going to happen so I will be running a 20% off sale Wed-Sat on my website. If you do not have my book on the CH-53E, AH-1W/Z or HH-60G, now is your chance! I am checking the proof for my book on the V-22 and it should be printed in a couple of weeks. mason Edited July 17 by doupnik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Great news. Just saved $33.00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 On 7/19/2024 at 1:18 AM, Youngtiger1 said: Great news. Just saved $33.00 Thank you for your order, I hope you enjoy the books and decals. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markiii Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Hi Mason, Just got the HH-60G book in the mail...awesome. Now I have to put it to use. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 20 hours ago, markiii said: Hi Mason, Just got the HH-60G book in the mail...awesome. Now I have to put it to use. Thanks Thanks Mark! I am working on 1/35th stickers for the HH-60G that will include the SEA Heritage aircraft. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) Does the HH-60G book cover the entire service history of the Pave Hawk, from service entry onwards or does it focus solely on the current-spec HH-60G? I'm interested in the "European 1" service period. Thanks. LD. Edited July 26 by Loach Driver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 8 hours ago, Loach Driver said: Does the HH-60G book cover the entire service history of the Pave Hawk, from service entry onwards or does it focus solely on the current-spec HH-60G? I'm interested in the "European 1" service period. Thanks. LD. It covers the early days a little, but concentrates on the aircraft serving towards the end of its service life. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Very nice photograph work in your books Mason. Every photograph is sharp and shows the detail clearly. The printing press did a wonderful job with printing everything in right exposure. I knew of a local aviation author/publisher and in one of his books the printer (out of HK) screwed things up after it was all paid for. The book was approved for printing after final proof but the results were not perfect. Some of the photos were under exposed causing things to look dark. Come to find out the paper was not the same and the ink reacted differently. Now, (personal preference) I wish they were all hardcovers but I am glad to have them. I look forward to your next project. Good luck!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 14 hours ago, doupnik said: It covers the early days a little, but concentrates on the aircraft serving towards the end of its service life. mason Thanks. I might have to invest in a copy, even if I do plan to only build a Pave Hawk in 1/144 scale! 😬 LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 (edited) On 7/27/2024 at 1:41 AM, Youngtiger1 said: Very nice photograph work in your books Mason. Every photograph is sharp and shows the detail clearly. The printing press did a wonderful job with printing everything in right exposure. I knew of a local aviation author/publisher and in one of his books the printer (out of HK) screwed things up after it was all paid for. The book was approved for printing after final proof but the results were not perfect. Some of the photos were under exposed causing things to look dark. Come to find out the paper was not the same and the ink reacted differently. Now, (personal preference) I wish they were all hardcovers but I am glad to have them. I look forward to your next project. Good luck!! Thank you. I worked in the prepress world for 30+ years, so the quality of the images was very important to me. I made an effort to make sure that the photographs printed well and that the images didn't gain too much on press, I wanted the details to be of use. I was fortunate to find a local, southern Californian, printer who is able to get me the results I want. I am hesitant to deal with Chinese, or HK, printers due to their flexible standing on IP. I could do hardcover books, but I am trying to keep my costs, and inventory, down. I appreciate your support, thank you. mason Edited July 28 by doupnik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Mason, it looks like your experience in this industry has paid off and the final results shows. And, I am glad to see these were printed in USA instead of overseas as most books. Yes, price is a factor in these things but if the product is good customers will pay and like myself I don’t mind paying few $$ extra for a book that is hard cover because the binding will last a lot longer. Btw, my AH-1Z was missing the instruction sheet and I was about to contact you but saw the download link on your website. Is that the approach you are considering on your future decal releases or was this a one off deal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 On 7/29/2024 at 12:52 AM, Youngtiger1 said: Mason, it looks like your experience in this industry has paid off and the final results shows. And, I am glad to see these were printed in USA instead of overseas as most books. Yes, price is a factor in these things but if the product is good customers will pay and like myself I don’t mind paying few $$ extra for a book that is hard cover because the binding will last a lot longer. Btw, my AH-1Z was missing the instruction sheet and I was about to contact you but saw the download link on your website. Is that the approach you are considering on your future decal releases or was this a one off deal? Hi, I haven't priced hardcover books, I don't know how much more it would cost. Might be something to explore, maybe very limited run. I didn't print instructions, there are other decal companies doing the same, it keeps costs down. mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 @doupnik what are you thinking about for the next product release? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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