Print Scale 48-134 Decal Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-134 Waterslide Decals are created for Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien aircraft models in 1/48 scale (also written as 1:48). This “Part 1” sheet includes national insignia and aircraft-specific identifiers for several Ki-61-I subjects, covering Japanese service and two post-capture applications shown in the instruction artwork.

The Ki-61 was an inline-engine Japanese Army fighter with a marking layout dominated by bold national insignia and tail identifiers. For a 1/48 build, clean roundels, fin flashes/stripes, and correctly sized symbols are often the elements that define the finished look at first glance.

For modelers, this set is helpful when you want to reproduce large insignia with consistent edges and opacity. The included options mix different national marking styles, so it’s worth planning placement early—especially around wing roots, fuselage side panels, and the fin/rudder area—then applying the smaller stencil items after the major markings are sealed.

• Aircraft: Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
• Variant / Family: Ki-61-I (Army Type 3 Fighter family)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Japan; United States; China
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-134

Included aircraft marking options

• Kawasaki Ki-61-I-Tei Hien (Army Type 3 Fighter), captured airframe with US markings, USMC VMF-322 at Okinawa (“Yontan Tony”), May 1945.
• Kawasaki Ki-61-I, captured airframe in Chinese service, with JAAF combat stripe retained and Chinese blue/white markings applied, operated for a period after WWII (as described in the guide).
• Ki-61-I Hei, 18th Hiko Sentai, 6th Shinten Seikutai, aircraft number “83”, Kofu Air Base (Japan), January 1945 (pilot attribution in the guide: 1st Lt. Mitsuo Oyake).

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 marking options are included in Print Scale 48-134?

This set includes three marking options, listed in the “Included aircraft marking options” section above.

Does the sheet include markings for more than one national marking style?

Yes. The set provides Japanese markings for a Ki-61-I subject and also includes US and Chinese-style national insignia elements for the two captured-airframe options shown in the instructions.

Is this set intended for a specific Ki-61 sub-variant?

The options are presented for Ki-61-I family aircraft (including the “Tei” and “Hei” designations shown in the guide). Confirm details such as antenna fit and small airframe features against your kit and chosen subject.

Will these decals work with any 1/48 Ki-61 kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Ki-61 builds. Check roundel diameters and fuselage emblem placement against your kit’s panel layout before committing to final positioning.

Do the large insignia require any special application approach?

For best results, apply the larger markings over a smooth gloss coat, align them using panel lines as reference points, and seal them before adding the smaller stencil items.