Print Scale 48-094 Decal Yakovlev Yak-9K Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-094 Waterslide Decals are intended for Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter projects in 1/48 scale (also written as 1:48). This “Part 1” set provides aircraft numbers, red stars, unit-style artwork, and selected technical stencils to reproduce several documented Yak-9 series subjects from the 1943–1945 period.

The Yak-9 family served in a wide range of operational settings, and airframes could carry distinctive combinations of numbers, slogans, and emblem-style motifs. The marking guide for this sheet specifically illustrates Yak-9T subjects, including Soviet units and an aircraft associated with the Normandie-Niemen group.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want complete visual identifiers (numbers, stars, fin/rudder elements, and emblem panels) alongside stencil placement references. It is listed as universal for compatible 1/48 Yak-9 kits; due to multi-part markings and light-toned numbers over camouflage, careful alignment on a glossy surface is recommended.

• Aircraft: Yakovlev Yak-9
• Variant / Family: Yak-9 family (marking guide shows Yak-9T options)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Yakovlev Yak-9 kit
• Service / Subject country: Soviet Union, Free French (Normandie-Niemen), Yugoslavia
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-094

Included aircraft marking options

• Yak-9T, Lt. Aleksey Mikhailovich Mashenkin, 812 IAP, September 1943; red “48” number and standard red stars as shown.
• Yak-9T, Capt. Ivan Ivanovich Vetrov, 66 GIAP, 1st Baltic Front, May 1944; white “85” number with lion emblem panel as depicted in the guide.
• Yak-9T, Capt. Konstantin Fedotovich Kovalev, 14 GIAP-KBF, spring 1944; includes fuselage slogan-style text in Cyrillic as shown.
• Yak-9T, Capt. Pavel Golovachev, 900 IAP, 1945; heart-and-lightning motif with a row of small red stars on the forward fuselage as illustrated.
• Yak-9T, Lt. Marcel Lefevre, 3rd Squadron “Normandie-Niemen”, Tula, March 1944; tricolour nose band with white “14” number.
• Yak-9T (pilot not identified in the guide), 117 GIAP / 111 Fighter Regiment, Yugoslavia, 1945; “81” number with fin marking elements as shown.
• Yak-9T, Snr. Lt. Dmitrii Dmitrievich Tormakhov, 267 IAP, Romania, June 1944; pale “37” number with Cyrillic inscription panel on the fuselage as depicted.

Additional marking information

The instruction artwork includes a technical stencil placement diagram and paint reference notes for AMT colours with FS equivalents, supporting accurate placement of small service markings and airframe data.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and complements builds in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Is Print Scale 48-094 specifically for the Yak-9K variant?

The sheet is titled “Yakovlev Yak-9 Part-1”, and the marking guide depicts Yak-9T subjects. If you are building a Yak-9K, compare your kit’s external details to the variant shown in the instructions before applying markings.

Are technical stencils included in this set?

Yes. A technical stencil selection is included, and the instructions show placement points around the airframe.

Do the instructions provide paint references for the schemes?

Yes. The guide lists AMT colours and provides FS equivalents for reference.

What’s the best approach for light numbers and Cyrillic panels over camouflage?

Apply decals over a smooth gloss finish, position the largest number blocks first using panel lines as guides, then add slogan panels and small symbols. Seal with a clear coat after full drying to reduce silvering.