VACATION NOTICE
I will be on vacation from 18 to 30 July. Orders placed during this period will be shipped in the first week of August.
Wing Commander Ian Hall MBE
(Royal Air Force & Sultan of Oman's Air Force Rtd.)
Aviation and Maritime Artist
Welcome to my web site and catalog, your source for over 1800 prints of military and civil aircraft, US Navy and Royal Navy warships , US Coast Guard vessels and merchant ships. My prints are faithful reproductions of my original pencil & digital artwork. Over 18,000 customers have purchased my prints and my originals and special editions are displayed in the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos CA , the Royal Air Force Club in London , SAC HQ at Offutt AFB NE, (to name a few), as well as aboard US Navy ships and in the homes of many sailors and airmen and their families worlwide.
A typical ship print - The USS Arizona BB 39 as she was at the time of the the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th. 1941
THE CATALOG
SHIPS' HISTORY PRINTS & SPECIAL EDITIONS
including
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE CATALOG
USS LEXINGTON (CV 16) in WW2
USS EDENTON ATS 1
PRINT FORMATS & PRICES
SHIPS
Size 1: ...18 x 8 ins. on premium glossy photo paper (To fit a 20 x 10 ins. frame).......$40.00
(Small ships (PCFs, MSOs etc) have an image size of 15 x 9 ins. to fit a 17 x 11 ins frame)
Size 2...22 x 11 ins. on 300 gsm heavyweight satin finish paper to fit a 24 x 18 ins frame..............$50.00
(Small ships (PCFs, MSOs etc) have an image size of 19 x 13 ins. to fit a 24 x 18 ins frame)
AIRCRAFT
Size 1.... 14.5 x 8.5 ins. on 190 gsm premium glossy photo paper (To fit a 17 x 11 ins frame).............$40.00
Size 2.... 16.5 x 13.5 ins, on 300 gsm heavyweight satin paper (To fit a 20 x 16 ins. frame)......................$50.00
CUSTOMIZING YOUR PRINT
The following enhancements are available to turn the basic print into a treasured heirloom or a unique gift for an old shipmate or family member :
1. Include name, rank/rating and service dates as shown in this example.....Add $5.00
2. Include a rating badge or officer's insignia...Add $5.00
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3. Include a personal photograph for $7.00
Please e- mail the photo to me in jpeg format at a minimum 150 pixels/inch. Don't worry about cracks, fading or stains - I will do the necessary corrections.
4. Include medals and/or ribbons.. I have images of most awards - all I need from you is a list . Please include details of additional stars or other attachments. Add $1.50 per award.
5. Add specialist badges or insignia (wings, dolphins, diver badge, Command at Sea, SWS etc.) I have images of most badges. Add $5.00 per item.
6. Have your print signed and numbered by the artist in a Limited Edition of 100 signed prints - Add $20.00
7. Add a personal dedication -for example "To Dad with pride and gratitude from his sons David and Michael". I can also provide the dedication on a separate card as shown- Add $5.00 for on the print or $6.00 for the card.
8. Include an appropriate Naval or Marine quotation from MY LIST OF QUOTES or send me a favorite quote of your own......Add $5.00
9. Have your print produced on 80 lb. archival quality matt Bristol Vellum cover stock. This paper produces a print which is less "vibrant" than the satin versions but is closer to the appearance and texture of pencil work and is much favored by collectors, particularly when signed and numbered.. ......Add $8.00
PRINT PREVIEWS
Every order for a customized print includes an e - mail preview of the proposed layout and an opportunity to add, subtract or move the components around to produce the desired result. However, be advised that any changes after the first round may result in additional costs.
COMPOSITE PRINTS
I can produce composite prints showing several ships or aircraft and their badges, which can save you a lot in framing costs and wall space. Prices vary depending on the content and size from $100.00 upwards. You can see more examples of composite prints by clicking HERE
NEW COMMISSIONS
I welcome commissions for ships or aircraft however unsung and obscure which are not in my current catalog. Please e- mail me for a quote and production timescale.
HOW TO ORDER
To order your print, please send me an e - mail listing your requirements. I try to respond to your inquiries on the next business day with a total price including shipping. I accept personal checks, money orders and Paypal, and will send you a Paypal invoice if requested.
MY GUARANTEE
I will replace your print or refund your purchase price if the print is flawed or not as described, and I will also replace prints lost or damaged in the mail.
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING
I can usually mail basic prints within 3 business days. Delivery time is typically 3 - 6 days by USPS First Class mail ($4.00), 2 - 3 days by by USPS Priority Mail ($6.00) or 1- 2 days by Express Mail ($20.00). Overseas shipping is by International First Class Mail.($6.00) or to Canada $4.00. I will combine shipping on up to 4 prints per package .
DROPSHIP SERVICE
I currently provide a drop ship service to three major on-line retailers of military associated products. If you are a retailer or represent a ship's association or store interested in listing my prints, please e- mail me for details.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
To learn more about me , see About The Artist
If you are a classic Land Rover enthusiast in the UK, be sure to visit my son Richard's Glencoyne Engineering web site for parts and restoration services.
For a more advanced form of transport, see my stepson Ben Werner's Revolution Motors web site.
THE NAVAL CONNECTION
My daughter LCDR Elly Ablett RN served in Iraq's Green Zone during 2008. Son- in - law LT Simon Ablett has recently joined the RN Type 42 destroyer HMS York as Weapons Officer.
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
A few extracts from the 7400 + customer comments I have received since I started selling on e Bay. My favorite is
"Who needs a Mall when we have Ian Hall"
IAN HALL MBE
MEMBER OF THE
ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
Presented to Squadron Leader Ian Hall RAF by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
at Buckingham Palace
14 August 1972
Last Updated 6/24/09
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