Print Scale 48-011 Decal Gloster Gladiator Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-011 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:48 scale models of the Gloster Gladiator (Mk I and Mk II). The sheet focuses on national insignia, codes, serial-style numbers, and unit identifiers for aircraft operated by several air arms from the late 1930s into the early WWII period.

The Gladiator is a classic biplane fighter subject where markings and national insignia strongly define the look of a finished model. This set allows a builder to represent multiple operators on the same basic airframe, including distinct roundel styles and local identification formats shown on the instruction artwork.

The included options cover a mix of pre-war and wartime service contexts, providing variety for collectors of interwar/early-war aviation. Large national markings are supported by additional numbers and codes, helping create a complete presentation without relying on generic kit decals.

For modelers: the decals include both large insignia and smaller code elements. Careful alignment is recommended on the Gladiator’s curved fuselage and wing surfaces, especially when placing roundels over rib detail. The set is listed as universal and can be used with any compatible 1:48 Gloster Gladiator kit.

• Aircraft: Gloster Gladiator
• Variant / Family: Gladiator Mk I / Mk II
• Scale: 1:48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1:48 Gloster Gladiator kit
• Service / Subject country: Sweden, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Portugal, Finland, China
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-011

Included aircraft marking options

• Gloster Gladiator Mk I (Swedish Air Force J 8), 8th Squadron, Barkarby, Sweden, late 1937.
• Gloster Gladiator Mk I, Irish Air Corps, Baldonnel, Ireland, 1943.
• Gloster Gladiator Mk I, registration/serial “G-705”, Lithuanian Air Force, 1938.
• Gloster Gladiator Mk I, Latvian Air Force, 1937 (national insignia style as depicted in the instructions).
• Gloster Gladiator Mk II, Portuguese Air Force, Expeditionary Fighter Squadron No. 2, Terceira (Azores), Portugal, 1941.
• Gloster Gladiator Mk I, Chinese Nationalist Air Force subject, aircraft number “2806”, 1938 (national insignia placement as shown).
• Gloster Gladiator Mk II, Finnish Air Force, LeLv 14, code “GL-267”, Finland, 1940–1941 (national insignia style as depicted in the instructions).

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1:48 scale aircraft model kits and complements builds within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many Gladiator subjects are included in this set?

The sheet provides seven marking options, numbered 1 through 7 in the instructions.

Does this set cover both Gladiator Mk I and Mk II?

Yes. The included options span Mk I and Mk II subjects as indicated in the option list and artwork.

Are national insignia included for each operator?

Yes. The sheet includes the national marking styles shown in the instructions, along with codes and numbers needed for the listed aircraft.

Which model kits are compatible with these decals?

The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1:48 Gloster Gladiator kit, provided the chosen option matches the kit’s variant details.

Any application tips for biplane wings?

Applying decals over a smooth gloss coat helps reduce silvering over rib detail. Position large wing markings in sections if needed and seal after drying before weathering.