Print Scale 48-140 Decal Bristol Beaufort Mk I Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-140 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber (Mk.I / Mk.IA family). This Part 1 sheet provides aircraft codes, serials, national insignia, and small unit-style emblems to reproduce five Beaufort subjects from the WWII era.

The Bristol Beaufort served in maritime strike and coastal patrol roles and later appeared in training and regional assignments, resulting in a wide range of code styles and camouflage finishes. The options in this set focus on recognizable RAF-style markings, including several UK-based subjects and one Mediterranean-area scheme, presented in a neutral reference format.

For modelers, these markings are a good fit when you want a specific Beaufort identity rather than generic insignia. Placement is straightforward for most items, but careful alignment is helpful for large code letters and repeated serials. Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48).

• Aircraft: Bristol Beaufort
• Variant / Family: Beaufort Mk.I / Mk.IA
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom and Commonwealth
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-140

Included aircraft marking options

• Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, L4449, code OA-H, No. 22 Squadron, Thorney Island (UK), January 1940. Standard RAF-style codes and insignia as shown in the guide.
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, W6498, code WA-K, No. 42 Squadron, Leuchars (Scotland), 1941. Includes the small red lion motif and “fighters” text elements shown for the fuselage area in the profiles.
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA, LR906, aircraft number 42, No. 2 Torpedo Training Unit, Castle Kennedy (Scotland), September 1943. Markings arranged for the overall light finish shown in the instruction artwork.
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, L9802, code GX-S, No. 415 Squadron, Thorney Island, November 1941. Includes the mixed-color code presentation noted in the guide (aircraft letter in a contrasting color and a nose letter element).
• Bristol Beaufort Mk.IA, L9965, code T, unit not identified in the guide, Mediterranean area, circa 1942. Code and insignia placement as shown for the Mediterranean scheme option.

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 Beaufort subjects are included in Print Scale 48-140?

The instruction profiles show five marking options (numbered 1–5), and the decal sheet content corresponds to those five aircraft.

Which Beaufort versions does this sheet cover?

The options are presented for the Bristol Beaufort Mk.I and Mk.IA family. Matching the decals to the correct airframe details depends on the kit configuration you build.

Does the set include only codes and roundels, or also small emblems?

Along with codes, serials, and national insignia, the sheet also includes small emblem-style items used in the option profiles (for example, the red lion and text element shown on one subject).

Is this decal set compatible with any 1/48 Beaufort kit?

The set is listed as universal. Because window layouts and panel lines can vary by manufacturer, it’s useful to dry-position the larger code letters before final application.

Is this a beginner-friendly decal sheet?

Most markings are large and easy to see, but achieving clean alignment across both sides of the fuselage and around complex surfaces can take patience, so it is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced builds.