Print Scale 48-024 Decal Messershmit Me-109 D Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-024 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Messerschmitt Bf 109D (Me 109D), covering several late-1930s aircraft with both individual codes and technical stenciling. Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48).

This sheet focuses on early Bf 109D marking styles seen during the pre-war and early-war period, including aircraft documented in Spain in 1938 and Germany in 1939. The set includes national markings, tactical codes, numerals, and a dedicated selection of service stencils intended to match the airframe diagrams provided.

The Bf 109D represents an early stage of the Bf 109 family, bridging initial development and later mass-produced variants. For modelers, it offers a distinct combination of early WWII-era German Air Force-style codes, unit identifiers, and simplified airframe details compared to later Bf 109 marks.

For best results, apply these waterslide decals over a smooth gloss finish and allow time for alignment of multi-part codes and stencils. The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1/48 Bf 109D plastic model kit; minor placement adjustments may be needed depending on kit panel lines and surface detail. Due to the quantity of small markings, this set is best suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109D (Me 109D)
• Variant / Family: Bf 109 early series (Bf 109D)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Germany (Spain-based subjects included)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-024

Included aircraft marking options

• Bf 109D, J/88, Spain, 1938; markings attributed to Hptm. Gotthard Handrick (RLM 62 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).
• Bf 109D, J/88, Spain, September 1938; markings attributed to Hptm. Walter Grabmann (RLM 62 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).
• Bf 109D, 10N/JG 2, Strausberg, Germany, September 1939 (RLM 70/71 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).
• Bf 109D, 3./J/88, Spain, November 1938; markings attributed to Hptm. Werner Mölders (RLM 62 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).
• Bf 109D, 2./JG 176, Gablingen, Germany, autumn 1939 (RLM 70/71 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).
• Bf 109D, 1./JG 131, Germany, March 1939; markings attributed to Lt. Hermann Reifferscheidt (RLM 70 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).
• Bf 109D, 3./JG 21, Gutenfeld, Germany, September 1939 (RLM 70/71 upper / RLM 65 lower scheme indicated in the instructions).

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 within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many aircraft marking options are included in this set?

The sheet provides seven distinct Bf 109D marking options, each tied to a specific unit, location, and date or period as shown in the instructions.

Does the set include technical stencils?

Yes. In addition to unit codes and insignia, the sheet includes a dedicated group of technical stencils intended for standard airframe placement points.

What time frame do the marking options represent?

The options are focused on the late 1930s, including Spain-based subjects dated 1938 and Germany-based subjects dated 1939.

Will these decals fit other Bf 109 variants (such as the Bf 109E)?

This set is designed around the Bf 109D. Later variants can differ in panel layout, code placement, and tail/fin details, so cross-check fit and positioning against your kit before application.

Are decal setting solutions required?

They are not strictly required, but common decal setting solutions can help the markings conform to panel lines and surface detail, especially for the smaller stencils.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.