Author: Ed
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USAF Vintage Prints Vol.1
Get your throwback on with looming Soviet bears that play chess with tactical assets, and supersonic spy planes zooming through neon cyberspace. The Cold War was still hot, computers were huge, and beige was in. Available in on a broad range of products including tshirts, prints, towels, bags, and even shower curtains. Will be releasing…
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Announcing: Aces by Edo
Aces by Edo is the new section on ArtByEdo.com where you can find plane and aviation related prints. The plan is to keep making high quality prints available for various aircraft throughout history, to include helicopters, civil aircraft, and even airships. If you have a special request or commission please don’t hesitate to contact me. …
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The first VW in Britain
The journey of the VW from the “people’s car” envisioned by Hitler to the world’s top selling car had slow beginnings in Europe as people began to discover its charm in the post-war era. Among those people was a Scotsman named George La-Haye, who after being stationed in Germany during the last days of WWII…
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KdF Goes to War – Part 2
The familiar Type 1 body got a significant upgrade following the production of the Kubelwagen. Using the offroad ready capability of the Kubelwagen chassis, Type 1 bodies were fitted to make a somewhat more comfortable field vehicle for commanders and officers. These versions can be easily spotted by their increased ride height, usually sporting military tires.…
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KdF Goes to War
Presenting the latest in a series of wartime VWs, a 1941 KdF Sedan, fitted with all the right accessories one might need to survive wartime Germany, including a center mounted NOTEK blackout lamp, A-pillar Hirschmann radio antenna, blackout headlight covers, and a military-spec Hella horn and foglamp. Have you ever wondered what those funny-looking accessories…
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P-51D “Nooky Booky IV”
Another legenary Ace coming at you from the 357th Fighter Group, this time it’s Nooky Booky IV, flown by the Top Ace of the Group, Maj. “Kit” Carson. Kit scored an incredible 18 and half air-to-air kills within the last six months of the war in 1944. Most of these kills were scored in this…
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New Artwork – The KdF Sedans
The KdF Wagen was the original Beetle design as conceived by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche. The original people’s car was put into production in the late 30’s right as Germany’s war machine was getting revved up. This unfortunate timing meant most Germans would have to wait for postwar rebuilding to get their hands on the now…
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P-51D “Old Crow”
Introducing a first for Art by Edo, aircraft side profile views, starting with the famed P-51D Mustang. This fantastic aircraft formed the backbone of the allies’ air superiority in late WWII. Over 70 hours were spend to bring this aircraft to life using vector art, and the attention to detail can be seen everywhere. Check…
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The Kleinbus
The first production of the “Samba” 23 Window bus made in Wolfsburg, known there as the Kleinbus. The lower color is Sealing Wax Red, and the upper tone is Chestnut Brown. This fantastic paint job is one of the most popular original color combinations on the type 2, the other being Sealing Wax Red and…
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VW, Wolfsburg, & Shift Patterns
New works available: check out one of the original VW logos to be stamped on cars made in the KDF era! Also the one of many variations on the classic Wolfsburg Crest often seen inset in the horn button. Last but not least, the shift pattern we all know and love! This should be immediately…