Print Scale 48-040 Decal Panavia Tornado Part 1 The complete set 2.5 leaf Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-040 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1/48 scale models of the Panavia Tornado GR. Mk 1 (Part 1). This multi-sheet set focuses on aircraft-specific serials, code letters, nose art, and supporting airframe markings associated with Gulf War–era Tornado deployments in 1991.

The selection is centered on Tornado GR. Mk 1 aircraft carrying distinctive artwork and large-format identifiers, paired with smaller servicing and safety markings needed to complete a consistent finish. The included options reference both “Tabuk” and “Muharrag” detachment contexts as printed on the instruction materials.

The Panavia Tornado family was built for low-level strike and reconnaissance tasks and operated in multiple configurations over time. For a 1991-era GR. Mk 1 build, small differences in external stores, antennas, and pylons can affect where stencils and walkway markings sit, so matching the markings to your chosen kit layout is recommended.

For modelers, this set supports a visually characterful Tornado project where the emblem and nose-art placement is a major part of the result. Because the artwork, sharkmouth elements, and stencil blocks require careful alignment and sequencing, the sheet is most suitable for advanced builds.

• Aircraft: Panavia Tornado
• Variant / Family: Tornado GR. Mk 1 (GR.1)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 Panavia Tornado GR. Mk 1 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-040

Included aircraft marking options

• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA447, code “EA”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “MiG Eater”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA465, code “FK”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Foxy fighters”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA739, code “AC”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Armored Charmer”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA748, code “AK”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Anola Kay”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZD746, code “AB”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Alarm Belle”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA471, code “E”; Muharrag detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Marking notes include the name “Emma”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZD850, code “CL”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Cherry Lips”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZD892, code “H”; Muharrag detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Snoopy Airways” and the name “Elena”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA374, code “AF”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Angel Face”.
• Tornado GR. Mk 1 ZA844, code “DE”; Tabuk detachment; Gulf War period (1991). Nose art text includes “Donna Evin”.
  

Additional marking information

The instruction diagrams present a Desert Pink finish reference for the Gulf War–era aircraft options (FS number shown on the artwork), along with placement maps for stencils and walkway/no-step style markings across the airframe.

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 in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-040?

This set provides eleven Tornado GR. Mk 1 marking options, corresponding to the numbered schemes shown in the instruction artwork.

Do the sheets include both large artwork and smaller technical markings?

Yes. The layout includes prominent nose art and identifiers as well as smaller stencil-style items shown on the placement diagrams.

What does “Tabuk” and “Muharrag” mean in the option list?

These names are presented in the instruction materials as detachment identifiers associated with specific aircraft options. They help distinguish groups of schemes within the same 1991 operational timeframe.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

It is generally better suited to experienced modelers because aligning multi-part artwork (such as sharkmouth sections) and completing the stencil maps adds time and handling steps.

Any tips for applying the sharkmouth and nose art cleanly?

Test-fit each piece before soaking, apply larger graphics first, and then add small markings after the surface is sealed and stable. This reduces re-positioning around panel lines and curves.