Print Scale 48-022 Decal Albatros D.V. Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-022 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Albatros D.V family, focusing on the Albatros D.Va (“Part 1”). The sheet provides researched WWI-era national insignia, individual identifiers, and emblem artwork suitable for late-war German single-seat fighter subjects.

This set is designed for modelers who want distinctive fuselage markings and unit-style presentation while keeping the overall description historically neutral and project-focused. Markings are supplied as waterslide decals for application over a painted finish.

The Albatros D.Va was a refined development within the Albatros D-series and is commonly modeled in 1917–1918 contexts. This decal sheet concentrates on visually specific aircraft presentations documented for that period.

For modelers, the set supports clean reproduction of large crosses, letters, and emblem elements that can be difficult to mask or paint at 1/48 scale. Some subjects shown in the instructions use patterned finishes (for example Bavarian-style or lozenge-type surfaces), which may require additional pattern decals sourced separately if you choose to reproduce the full appearance.

• Aircraft: Albatros D.Va
• Variant / Family: Albatros D.V series
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Albatros D.V / D.Va plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: German Empire (WWI era)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-022

Included aircraft marking options

• Albatros D.Va, July 1917. Distinctive fuselage presentation as shown in the instructions.
• Albatros D.Va, Jasta 5, Boistrancourt aerodrome, January 1918. Markings associated with Ltn. Paul Baumer (“Edelweiss” motif).
• Albatros D.Va, D.7353/17, Jasta 71, 1918. Markings associated with Hans-Joachim von Hippel; serial is included on the sheet.

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 supports projects across the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Is this sheet for the Albatros D.V or the D.Va?

The subjects shown in the instructions focus on the Albatros D.Va within the wider Albatros D.V family. The decals are intended for 1/48 kits depicting the same airframe family and configuration.

Do the decals include the full camouflage or fabric patterns?

This set provides the markings shown (insignia, identifiers, and emblems). If you plan to replicate patterned finishes referenced in the instruction art, those pattern decals may need to be sourced separately.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 Albatros D.Va kit?

They are designed for 1/48 scale Albatros D.V/D.Va models. Fit can vary slightly between manufacturers, so it is recommended to compare placement guides with your kit’s dimensions before final application.

Are these decals suitable for beginners?

The sheet includes large and multi-part markings and is generally better suited to intermediate or advanced modelers, especially when combined with complex painted or patterned finishes.