Print Scale 48-136 Decal Arado Ar-196 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-136 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Arado Ar 196 shipboard reconnaissance floatplane. The sheet includes national markings, codes, and unit-style identifiers for multiple Ar 196 subjects, plus a dedicated set of technical stencils for airframe details and service markings.

The Ar 196 is closely associated with naval aviation and catapult-launched operations from warships and coastal bases. This decal set focuses on visually distinct code layouts and period insignia placement shown in the included profiles, covering several documented aircraft presentations from the early 1940s.

Print Scale 48-136 is intended for 1/48 scale (also written as 1:48) aircraft kits and is listed as a universal option where the kit matches the Ar 196 variant and marking placement. Because the options combine large crosses/codes with smaller stencil items, careful planning around panel lines, floats, and struts is recommended before applying final clear coats.

• Aircraft: Arado Ar 196
• Variant / Family: Ar 196A series
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Germany; Soviet Union (as shown in one option); French-style markings (as applied in one option)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-136

Included aircraft marking options

• Ar 196A, aircraft code “T3+IH”, ship-based aircraft associated with the battleship Bismarck (as titled in the profile set).
• Ar 196A-3, 1./Bordflieger Staffel 196, code “T3+BL”, ship-based aircraft associated with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, May 1941.
• Ar 196A-3 (noted as possibly A-5 in the instructions), BMW 132K engine, aircraft shown in Soviet Frontier Forces service in the pre-war period, with red star markings as illustrated.
• Ar 196, SAGr. 126, code presentation “CK+FB” as shown, 1941 (profile notes reference a recorded encounter involving MBR-2 aircraft).
• Ar 196A-3, aircraft associated with the cruiser Komet, shown with French-style national markings, 1940.

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 in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-136?

This set includes five marking options, matching the five numbered subjects shown in the instruction profiles.

Does the sheet include technical stencils for the Ar 196?

Yes. The decals include a technical stencil selection intended to add small maintenance and service markings to the airframe and float components.

Are all options German naval subjects?

No. While several options use German naval-style codes and insignia, one option is presented with Soviet service markings, and another is shown with French-style national markings as applied in the period profile.

Is a specific kit brand required?

No. The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Ar 196 builds; it is recommended to compare the placement diagrams to your kit’s panel layout and float/strut configuration before application.

What helps when applying decals across floats and struts?

Working on a gloss or satin surface, applying markings in smaller groups, and sealing after full drying helps maintain alignment and reduces silvering around complex floatplane structures.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.