Print Scale 48-116 Decal Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-116 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. This Part 2 sheet focuses on two B-17G subjects and provides the key identifiers needed to reproduce specific tail markings, serial presentation, and nose-art titles shown on the included reference guide.

The B-17 is a four-engine heavy bomber closely associated with U.S. Army Air Forces operations during World War II. In 1/48 scale, large national insignia and tail group elements become major visual features, and this set is designed around those high-visibility areas.

For modelers, the decals include large insignia and bold tail/number elements that benefit from clean gloss preparation and careful alignment across curved surfaces. The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1/48 scale B-17 Flying Fortress plastic model kit (scale is also written as 1:48). Due to the size of the markings and the airframe’s surface area, this sheet is generally more suitable for experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
• Variant / Family: B-17G
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 scale Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United States (U.S. Army Air Forces, 15th Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-116

Included aircraft marking options

• B-17G-60-BO, serial 42-102918, “Idiots Delight”; 324th Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force; June–July 1944. (The guide notes this aircraft participated in a “Frantic” shuttle mission and was later lost during operations in July 1944.)
• B-17G-30-VE, serial 42-97550, “Lassie and her Lads”; 772nd Bomb Squadron, 463rd Bomb Group, 15th Air Force; August 1944. (The guide notes replacement outer wing panels in a camouflaged finish and that the aircraft was later lost following a crash landing in October 1944.)

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 aircraft subjects are included in Print Scale 48-116?

The guide and the decal sheet present two marking options, numbered 1 and 2.

Which B-17 variant is this sheet designed around?

Both subjects shown on the guide are B-17G aircraft, and the decals focus on the prominent tail and national marking elements typical for that version.

Does the set include the large national insignia?

Yes. The decal sheet includes large U.S. national insignia elements alongside the subject-specific identifiers and artwork.

Is any finish-related guidance provided for the subjects?

The reference guide includes notes for the illustrated aircraft, including a camouflaged outer wing panel detail for one option. For full paint planning, compare the guide’s drawings with your chosen kit instructions and references.

What makes this sheet better suited to advanced modelers?

The markings are large and placement-sensitive on a big 1/48 airframe, so staging the application and aligning elements across multiple panels usually requires more experience.