Print Scale 48-126 Decal Hawker Tempest Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-126 Waterslide Decals are designed for Hawker Tempest aircraft models in 1/48 scale (also written as 1:48). This “Part 2” set provides RAF-style codes, serials, national insignia, and related markings to reproduce several documented Tempest subjects from mid-to-late 1944.

The Hawker Tempest was a late-war British fighter known for high performance at low and medium altitudes. Its squadron codes, serials, and late-war identification features create a distinctive look in scale, especially when combined with the camouflage and marking layouts shown in the set’s profiles.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want consistent code lettering and roundel proportions across multiple options. Several subjects include large multi-part fuselage codes and prominent wing insignia, so careful alignment and a clean gloss surface before decaling are recommended. The set is listed as universal for compatible 1/48 Hawker Tempest kits.

• Aircraft: Hawker Tempest
• Variant / Family: Tempest V and Tempest IB (as shown in the included profiles)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (RAF), New Zealand (RNZAF)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-126

Included aircraft marking options

• Tempest V, serial JN751, code “RB-R”, No. 150 Wing, Newchurch, July–August 1944 (aircraft attribution shown to Wg Cdr R. P. Beaumont in the profile text).
• Tempest V, serial EJ527, code “SA-Q”, No. 486 Sqn RNZAF, Newchurch, July 1944 (profile attribution shown to Flt Sgt Q. D. Eagleson).
• Tempest V, serial JN754, code “SA-A”, No. 486 Sqn RNZAF, Newchurch, June–July 1944 (profile attribution shown to Flt Lt H. N. Sweetman).
• Tempest IB, serial MN134, code “SF-S”, No. 137 Sqn, Manston, June–July 1944 (profile attribution shown to Fg Off A. N. Sames).
• Tempest V, serial JN769, code “JF-G”, No. 3 Sqn, Newchurch, 19 June 1944 (profile attribution shown to Flt Lt A. R. H. Moore).
• Tempest V, serial EJ608, code “SD-P”, No. 501 “County of Gloucester” Sqn, Bradwell Bay, 5 December 1944 (profile attribution shown to Sqn Ldr A. Parker-Rees).

The instruction artwork also provides a camouflage reference for one of the subjects using FS-based callouts (FS 34079, FS 36152, FS 34502, FS 36270) and illustrates late-war identification striping layouts where applicable.

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 within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-126?

The set includes six marking options, matching the six numbered aircraft profiles shown in the provided instruction artwork.

Which Tempest variants does this sheet cover?

The profiles include Tempest V subjects and one Tempest IB subject, each with its own serial and code combination.

Does the set include national insignia and fin flashes?

Yes. The decal sheet includes RAF-style roundels and fin flashes sized for the subjects shown, along with code lettering and serial numbers.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 Hawker Tempest kit?

The set is listed as universal. Fit can vary slightly by tooling, so it helps to compare the placement drawings to your kit’s panel lines and access hatches before applying large code elements.

Any tips for aligning large fuselage codes and stripes?

Applying decals over a smooth gloss surface, placing multi-part codes in a planned sequence, and sealing the finished markings after full drying can help keep edges aligned and reduce silvering.