Print Scale 48-130 Decal MIg-3 Top Pilots of World War II Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-130 Waterslide Decals are made for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3. This set (titled on the sheet as “MiG-3 top pilots World War 2”) provides national insignia, tactical numbers, and selected personal or unit-style markings to reproduce several documented MiG-3 appearances from different fronts and dates.

The included subjects focus on Soviet Air Force-era MiG-3 fighters with variations in camouflage and marking layout. Large red stars and prominent tail or fuselage numbers are central to the visual result in 1/48 scale, making this sheet suitable for display-focused builds where markings are the key finish element.

The MiG-3 was an early-war Soviet fighter type used across multiple regions and units, with schemes that ranged from standard two-tone finishes to winter or special paint approaches as shown in period-style references. The options in this set are presented in a neutral, catalog-like format with unit identifiers and time/location notes.

For modelers, the sheet is built around large insignia, number styles, and a small set of additional graphics, including Cyrillic slogan text as illustrated in the guide. The set is listed as universal and can be applied to any 1/48 scale MiG-3 plastic model kit (also written as 1:48). Because several options require careful symmetry and alignment of large shapes, it is generally more comfortable for experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
• Variant / Family: MiG-3
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 scale Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: USSR
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-130

Included aircraft marking options

• MiG-3, Capt. Viktor Kozubiya, 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, Western Front Air Force, Moscow region, August 1941.
• MiG-3, Snr Lt. Aleksey Kubyshkin, 401st Special Purpose IAP, Western Front Air Force, Smolensk region, July 1941.
• MiG-3, Capt. Ivan Rybin, 148th IAP, Southwestern Air Force, Kharkov region, June 1942. (Guide illustrates a distinctive finish for this option.)
• MiG-3, Snr Lt. Aleksander Lipilin, 41st IAP, 6th IAK, Moscow region, August 1941.
• MiG-3, Snr Lt. Mikhail Nekrasov, 148th IAP, Southwestern Air Force, Kiev region, September 1941.
• MiG-3, Snr Lt. Aleksander Shevarev, 31st IAP, Northwestern Front Air Force, Kaunas region, June 1941.
• MiG-3, Capt. Konstantin Nikonov, 7th IAP, Black Sea Fleet Air Force, Caucasus region, July 1943.
• MiG-3, Capt. Ivan Zabolotny, 16th IAP, 6th IAK, Moscow region, February 1942. (Guide shows Cyrillic slogan text placement for this subject.)

Additional marking information

The placement guide provides camouflage callouts for the illustrated aircraft and indicates special finish notes for selected options (including a winter-style white finish depiction on the guide artwork).

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 48-130?

The sheet and the guide include eight marking options, numbered 1 through 8.

Does this set include full airframe stencils?

The focus of this sheet is on national insignia, tactical numbers, and selected additional graphics shown in the guide. It is not presented as a dedicated full stencil set.

Are there different number styles on the sheet?

Yes. The artwork includes multiple number styles and sizes to match the individual subjects shown in the guide.

Is a winter finish option shown?

The guide includes a white-finish depiction for one of the illustrated subjects and provides camouflage callouts to support paint planning.

Which kits can I use with these decals?

The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1/48 MiG-3 kit. Checking the size and placement of tail numbers and wing stars against your specific kit’s panel layout is recommended before final application.