Print Scale 48-179 Decal De Havilland Tiger Moth Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-179 waterslide decals are made for 1/48 scale plastic model kits of the De Havilland Tiger Moth (D.H.82 / D.H.82A). This sheet focuses on aircraft used in British training and flying-school contexts and provides a set of documented markings suitable for classic interwar, WWII-era training, and immediate post-war subjects.

The Tiger Moth is best known as a primary trainer with a distinctive biplane layout and large wing surfaces, which makes roundels, serials, and registration letters a major visual feature. The marking options in this Part 1 set cover multiple finishes and styles, ranging from trainer yellow schemes to a civil-registered aircraft with contrasting wing and fuselage colors.

For modelers, this sheet is helpful when you want a Tiger Moth that looks specific rather than generic: it includes large-format wing roundels, serial/registration characters, unit-style codes, and small emblems for selected aircraft. Because biplane subjects often require careful alignment across multiple surfaces, this set is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: De Havilland Tiger Moth
• Variant / Family: De Havilland D.H.82 and D.H.82A
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 De Havilland Tiger Moth plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Decal paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-179

Included aircraft marking options

• De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth, N6919/26, associated with RAF elementary training service, 1940. Camouflage-style upper surfaces with yellow undersides; serial repeated under the lower wings; roundels in standard positions; light blue “36” on the cowling and a small gas-warning style marking on the fuselage decking.
• De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth, L6923, No. 1 E & RTFTS, RAF, 1938. Trainer yellow overall with black serials on fuselage/rudder and underwing repetition; roundels in multiple positions; white “20” on the cowling with a thin outline; Tiger Moth emblem on the fin.
• De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth, T-6026 coded “RUOD”, Oxford University Air Squadron, 1947. Trainer yellow scheme with black codes/serials and underwing repeats; roundels above and below; Oxford-style shield carried on the cowling.
• De Havilland D.H.82 Tiger Moth, civil registration G-ACDA, De Havilland School of Flying, Hatfield, 1933. Contrasting scheme with a deep red fuselage and silver flying surfaces; white registration lettering.

This decal set belongs to the Print Scale range and is listed in the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for projects built from 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and fits naturally within the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Is this decal sheet for the D.H.82, the D.H.82A, or both?

The set includes marking options for both Tiger Moth family variants: D.H.82 and D.H.82A. Check your kit version and choose the option that matches the airframe details in the instructions.

Do I need a specific brand of Tiger Moth kit?

No. The sheet is intended as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/48 De Havilland Tiger Moth plastic model kit.

What time span do the included markings cover?

The options represent aircraft from the early 1930s through the late 1940s, including pre-war, WWII-era training, and post-war flying unit subjects.

Are these decals suitable for a first biplane project?

They can be used by any skill level, but the large wing markings and multi-surface alignment are typically easier for intermediate or advanced modelers.

What finish works best under these decals?

A smooth gloss or semi-gloss surface usually helps reduce silvering and supports clean alignment, especially on fabric-style wing textures.