Print Scale 48-100 Decal Messerschmitt Me-262 "Schwalbe" Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-100 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Messerschmitt Me 262 “Schwalbe”. This decal set combines unit codes, numbers, and distinctive nose or fuselage markings with a separate group of technical stencils shown in the placement diagrams, supporting multiple late-WWII and immediate postwar presentation styles.

The sheet is designed for 1/48 scale projects (also written as 1:48) and includes options spanning several Me 262 variants and camouflage notes as depicted on the instruction profiles. Markings are provided for WWII-era German Air Force service aircraft as well as aircraft shown with postwar evaluation markings.

The Me 262 was the first operational jet fighter to enter service during WWII, and it appeared in a wide range of late-war finishes and unit identifiers. The subjects included here reflect that variety, from factory-style code presentations to field-applied patterns and personal-style inscriptions, presented in a neutral, catalog-ready format.

For modelers, this set is most useful when you want a Me 262 with prominent codes and specific identifiers rather than generic markings. Because several options use large fuselage letters, multi-part numbers, and complex camouflage reference notes, careful alignment and a planned decal sequence are recommended, making this sheet best suited to advanced builds.

• Aircraft: Messerschmitt Me 262 “Schwalbe”
• Variant / Family: Me 262 A-1a; Me 262 A-2a; Me 262 A-2a/U-4
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 Messerschmitt Me 262 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Germany; United States (postwar evaluation markings)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-100

Included aircraft marking options

• Me 262 A-2a/U-4, W.Nr. 170083; depicted in post-capture condition with US-style national markings; camouflage noted as RLM 82/81/76.
• Me 262 A-1a “Screamin Meemie” (as depicted), associated with “Watson’s Whizzers”; Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, January 1946; pilot name shown as Lt Robert Stobell. Notes indicate earlier German identity with overpainted markings in dark green.
• Me 262 A-1a, code B3+EK; 2./KG(J) 54; Giebelstadt, May 1945; camouflage noted as RLM 82/76.
• Me 262 A-1a, W.Nr. 111451, “White 4”; JV 44; associated as a personal aircraft of Hainrich Wubke (name as shown); includes a red inscription referencing “Reichsbahn”; camouflage noted as RLM 82/81/76 with patching in RLM 81 and RLM 82.
• Me 262 A-2a, code 9K+BN; 5./KG(J) 51; Schwäbisch Hall, December 1944; camouflage noted as RLM 82/81/76 with wave pattern in RLM 76.
• Me 262 A-1a, W.Nr. 110956, “White 17”; III./JG 2; dated 1945; camouflage noted as RLM 74/75/76 with a grey nose noted on the profile.
• Me 262 A-1a, “Green 3”; Stab./JG 7; Brandenburg–Briest, early 1945; camouflage noted as RLM 82/76 with patches in RLM 81.

Additional marking information

The instruction sheets include a dedicated technical stencils layout with numbered placement points, plus finish notes (RLM references) tied to each aircraft option. Use these guides to plan decal order around access panels, wing roots, and the engine nacelle area where alignment is most visible.

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 in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-100?

Seven aircraft marking options are included, matching the numbered schemes shown on the placement artwork (1–7).

Which Me 262 variants are represented on the instruction profiles?

The options are presented across Me 262 A-1a and A-2a airframes, including an A-2a/U-4 configuration as listed on the profiles.

Does this sheet include postwar evaluation-style markings as well as WWII WWII-era German Air Force options?

Yes. The set includes multiple WWII-era German Air Force service subjects and also includes options depicted with postwar evaluation markings as shown in the profiles.

Are technical stencils included?

The instructions show a separate technical stencils diagram with numbered placement points, indicating that stencil-style markings are part of the set in addition to the main aircraft identifiers.

Will these decals work with any 1/48 Me 262 kit?

They are intended for 1/48 Me 262 kits generally. Because panel lines and access hatches vary by manufacturer, test-fit the larger codes and numbers and adjust placement to your specific kit’s surface layout.

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.