Print Scale 48-180 Decal De Havilland Tiger Moth Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-180 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale plastic model kits of the De Havilland Tiger Moth training biplane (D.H.82 and D.H.82A family). This set (Part 2) provides multiple national and unit-style markings intended to reproduce documented service appearances across different operators. Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48).

The Tiger Moth is a classic light trainer with a distinctive biplane layout, making it a recognizable subject for interwar and early WWII-era aviation projects. The marking choices in this sheet cover several countries and include registration-style codes, national insignia, and pattern elements that suit period training and service finishes.

For modelers, the decals support projects where markings must be distributed across several wing and tail surfaces. The set is marked as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/48 Tiger Moth kit; careful alignment is typically helpful due to the biplane wing layout and repeated national markings.

• Aircraft: De Havilland Tiger Moth
• Variant / Family: D.H.82 and D.H.82A
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 De Havilland Tiger Moth kit (universal fit)
• Service / Subject country: Finland, Brazil, Spain, Portugal
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-180

Included aircraft marking options

• De Havilland D.H.82 Tiger Moth, MO-159, LeLv26, Finnish Air Force, 1943. Olive Green upper surfaces and Very Light Grey undersides; yellow wingtip undersides and a yellow fuselage band. Black codes; Finnish national insignia provided for six positions.
• De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth, 12-HI-105 / code 2-I-2, Brazilian Navy. Silver overall with red bands on the cowling and rear fuselage; red wheel hubs. Black lettering, four wing-position national roundels, yellow chordwise bands on the upper wing, and a small fuselage-side emblem.
• De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth, 30-107, Spanish Air Force, post–Civil War period. Silver overall with Azure Blue undersides to wings and tailplane; white wingtips and rudder. Black markings with three black bands placed at the wingtip areas as shown in the guide.
• De Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth, 145, Portuguese Air Force, 1939. Blue fuselage and undercarriage with yellow wings and tail surfaces. White “145” for the cowling, Portuguese national flag for the rudder, and national markings for four wing positions.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and is listed in Decals and Waterslide Decals. It is intended for projects using 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and complements builds in Aircraft Model Kits.

FAQ

Does this set work for both D.H.82 and D.H.82A Tiger Moth kits?

Yes. The marking options shown include D.H.82 and D.H.82A subjects, and the sheet is intended for 1/48 Tiger Moth builds with compatible dimensions.

Are all four national marking styles included on the decal sheet?

Yes. The sheet provides the required national insignia elements for Finland, Brazil, Spain, and Portugal as depicted in the included marking options.

Is this decal set compatible with any brand of 1/48 Tiger Moth kit?

The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1/48 Tiger Moth kit, provided the model matches the standard external layout for the variant you are building.

What makes this set more detail-sensitive during application?

On a biplane, markings may need to be placed across multiple wings and control surfaces. Dry-fitting placement and working section-by-section can help keep alignment consistent.