Print Scale 48-035 Decal P-61 Black Widow Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-035 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Northrop P-61 Black Widow (Part 2). This set provides aircraft codes, serials, nose art elements, national insignia, and selected stencil-style markings for USAAF P-61 night fighter subjects from the WWII period.

The sheet is intended to support accurate reproduction of prominent identifiers on the Black Widow’s large airframe surfaces, including nose art panels and high-contrast numerals commonly associated with late-war USAAF finishes. Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48).

The P-61 Black Widow was a radar-equipped twin-engine night fighter operated by dedicated night fighter squadrons in multiple theaters. Markings in this set reflect aircraft documented in operational service contexts without relying on narrative descriptions.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want consistent typography across codes and serials, plus artwork that is difficult to replicate with masking. Several options combine large nose art with high-visibility numbers, so careful alignment on a gloss surface is recommended. The set is marked as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/48 P-61 Black Widow plastic model kit.

• Aircraft: Northrop P-61 Black Widow
• Variant / Family: P-61A and P-61B
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Northrop P-61 Black Widow plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United States (USAAF, WWII period)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-035

Included aircraft marking options

• P-61A-1, serial 42-5524, “Midnight Mickey”; 6th Night Fighter Squadron, Saipan, mid-1944. Crew names are listed in the instructions.
• P-61A-11, serial 42-5610, “Midnite Madness”; 548th Night Fighter Squadron, Iwo Jima, April 1945. Crew names are listed in the instructions.
• P-61B-1, serial 42-39417, “The Great Speckled Bird”; 416th Night Fighter Squadron, Hörsching (Austria), June 1945. Crew names are listed in the instructions.
• P-61B-2, serial 42-39428, “Our Panther”; 548th Night Fighter Squadron, Iwo Jima, spring 1945. Crew names are listed in the instructions.
• P-61A-10, serial 42-5623, “Sweatin Wally”; 427th Night Fighter Squadron, Myitkyina (Burma), late 1944.
• P-61A, serial 42-5564, “Jukin’ Judy”; 422nd Night Fighter Squadron, Étain (France), late 1944. Crew names are listed 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 builds across the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-035 (Part 2)?

The instruction sheet for Part 2 presents six numbered P-61 subjects, and this decal set is arranged around those six options.

Are both P-61A and P-61B versions represented?

Yes. The options shown include P-61A- and P-61B-series aircraft, allowing you to match markings to the variant depicted in your chosen kit.

Does the sheet include small stencil-style markings as well as nose art?

In addition to large identifiers and artwork, the set includes stencil-style elements intended to support a more complete 1/48 finish.

What preparation helps with the large artwork on dark finishes?

A smooth gloss coat before decaling and a second clear coat after application help larger pieces settle cleanly and reduce the chance of silvering, especially on overall dark paintwork.