Print Scale 48-019 Decal La-5 Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-019 Waterslide Decals are made for 1:48 scale aircraft models of the Lavochkin La-5 fighter family (Part 2). The set focuses on WWII-era subjects and provides a selection of national markings, tactical numbers, stars, and personal inscriptions suitable for historically themed builds.

This release includes two decal sheets and is intended to support multiple La-5 projects in the same scale. Markings are designed for typical placement on the fuselage sides, wings, and tail surfaces, following layouts shown in the instruction artwork.

The Lavochkin La-5 series was a single-seat Soviet fighter developed during the early 1940s and used in a range of units and camouflage approaches as the conflict progressed. Several options in this set reflect documented aircraft from 1942–1944, including a Czechoslovak unit operating the type within the same broader period context.

For modelers, this sheet is a practical choice when you want a La-5 build with a specific unit or time reference rather than generic numbers only. It can be used with any compatible 1:48 La-5 kit; due to the size of some stars and inscriptions, careful alignment and a smooth gloss surface are typically helpful during application.

• Aircraft: Lavochkin La-5
• Variant / Family: La-5F / La-5FN (options included)
• Scale: 1:48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1:48 Lavochkin La-5 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Soviet Union (VVS) and Czechoslovak unit in the USSR
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-019

Included aircraft marking options

• La-5F, updated grey camouflage with earlier-style red stars; 126th IAP (Air Defense), attributed in the source notes to Capt. Belyasnik, 1943.
• La-5, 523rd IAP; squadron-level subject attributed in the notes to S. L. Kharchenko, Kursk area, spring–summer 1943.
• La-5, 1st Czechoslovak Fighter Regiment; pilot name recorded as Pavel Kocfelda, Zolná (Slovakia), 11 October 1944 (emergency landing noted in the source).
• La-5FN, 63rd Guards IAP; pilot name recorded as A. P. Maresyev, summer–autumn 1943.
• La-5FN, 32nd Guards IAP, 1st Guards IAK; pilot name recorded as Senior Lt. Vladimir Okhrev, Leningrad area, July 1944.
• La-5, 2nd Aviation Brigade; pilot name recorded as Guards Capt. Ivan Laveykin, Stalingrad area, winter 1942–43.
• La-5, pilot name recorded as Lt. Col. G. D. Onufrienko, spring 1944.

Additional notes: the instruction artwork also shows a set of technical stencils for the left side of the fuselage.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:48 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects in the Aircraft Model Kits collection.

FAQ

Which La-5 variants can this sheet be used for?

The set is intended for the La-5 family and includes options described as La-5F and La-5FN in the source notes. Fit depends on the specific kit variant and the marking layout you choose.

Does the set include unit-specific options or only generic numbers?

It includes unit- and period-referenced subjects (7 options total), alongside the larger national markings and number styles needed to build those documented schemes.

Is this decal sheet compatible with all 1:48 La-5 model kits?

It is listed as universal for 1:48 La-5 builds. Minor differences between kits can affect exact placement, so dry-fitting and referencing panel lines is recommended.

Are stencil markings provided?

Yes. The instruction artwork indicates technical stencils (shown for the left side of the fuselage) in addition to the main insignia and numbers.

Do I need decal setting solutions for application?

Standard waterslide methods can be used. If your model has raised or recessed surface detail, your preferred setting solutions may help the decals conform more closely.