Print Scale 48-135 Decal Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-135 Waterslide Decals are made for 1/48 scale models (also written as 1:48) of the Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien. This sheet focuses on late-war Japanese Ki-61-I airframes and provides aircraft codes, tail markings, national insignia, and selected airframe stenciling for a clean, historically styled finish.

The Ki-61 “Hien” was a liquid-cooled single-seat fighter used by Japan during World War II. Its long nose profile and a wide range of unit marking styles make it a popular subject for 1/48 projects where small differences in codes, stripes, and emblems can significantly change the final look.

This set is especially useful if you want to build a Ki-61 with distinctive unit identifiers and clearly defined number styles. The decals are intended for plastic kits in 1/48 scale and can be combined with your preferred paint references for late-war Japanese finishes.

• Aircraft: Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
• Variant / Family: Ki-61-I subtypes (Ki-61-I-Tei, Ki-61-I-Kai-Hoi, Ki-61-I-Otsu)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Japan
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-135

Included aircraft marking options

• Ki-61-I-Tei, 244th Sentai, serial 2487, “Blue 24” style markings. Noted for February 1945 (with an April 1945 reference in the profile notes).
• Ki-61-I-Kai-Hoi, 3rd Chutai, 244th Sentai, serial not stated. Attributed in the profile notes to Chuichi Ichikawa (CO substitute), Kofu Air Base, August 1945.
• Ki-61-I-Tei, Hombu Chutai, 244th Sentai, serial 24. Attributed in the profile notes to Maj. Teruhiko Kobayashi, Kofu Air Base, April 1945; includes tally-style markings as indicated in the profile note.
• Ki-61-I-Otsu, 149th Special Attack Squadron, serial not stated. Ashiya airfield, Japan, 1945.

This decal sheet is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for projects using 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and pairs well with builds from the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-135?

This set provides four distinct marking options, each with its own unit/identifier combination as shown in the instruction profiles.

Which Ki-61 variants does this sheet cover?

The options are presented for Ki-61-I subtypes, including Ki-61-I-Tei, Ki-61-I-Kai-Hoi, and Ki-61-I-Otsu.

Does the set include stencils or only unit markings?

Along with codes and insignia, the instructions show selected technical stencils intended for Ki-61 airframe detailing in 1/48 scale.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

It is best suited to experienced modelers because late-war Ki-61 markings often require careful alignment over panel lines and complex camouflage boundaries.

Can I use these decals with any 1/48 Ki-61 kit?

Yes. The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Ki-61 Hien kits; choose the airframe configuration in your kit that matches the subtype shown in the marking option you plan to model.