Print Scale 48-198 Decal Gloster Javelin Mk,-1 & Mk-2 Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-198 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Gloster Javelin interceptor, covering early Mk.1 and Mk.2 subjects in Royal Air Force service. This “Part 2” sheet provides four specific aircraft options with serials, unit identifiers, and national markings suitable for mid-1950s RAF finishes.

The set is intended for 1/48 scale builds (also written as 1:48) and supports accurate presentation of fin codes, squadron flashes, and standard roundel placement typical of British jet aircraft in the early Cold War period.

Subject / Context: The Gloster Javelin served as an all-weather interceptor within RAF air defense units during the 1950s. Markings from this era commonly combine national insignia with unit color elements and clear serial presentation, making the type a structured and recognizable modeling subject.

For modelers: Print Scale 48-198 helps you complete a Javelin project with unit-specific identifiers rather than generic RAF markings. Several items are large (roundels and fin elements) and benefit from careful alignment on swept surfaces, so the set is best suited to intermediate and advanced modelers.

• Aircraft: Gloster Javelin
• Variant / Family: Javelin F(AW) Mk.1 / F(AW) Mk.2
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Gloster Javelin plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-198

Included aircraft marking options

• Javelin F(AW) Mk.2, serial XA774, fin code “J”, No. 89 Squadron, RAF Stradishall, 1958. Standard RAF markings with squadron color bands on the fin and a white code letter above.
• Javelin F(AW) Mk.1, serial XA623, fin code “G”, No. 46 Squadron (B Flight). Standard RAF markings; unit flash shown in red/white beneath the nose roundel and repeated on a white fin panel, with a yellow code letter.
• Javelin F(AW) Mk.1, serial XA618, fin code “N”, No. 46 Squadron (A Flight). Standard RAF markings; unit flash presented in red on a white fin panel, with a red code letter.
• Javelin F(AW) Mk.1, serial XA554, “Exercise Beware”, RAF Coltishall, attached to A&AEE Boscombe Down, October 1955. Option includes the exercise title marking and associated serial presentation.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. For suitable kits, see aircraft model kits and 1/48 scale aircraft model kits.

FAQ

Does this sheet cover both Mk.1 and Mk.2 Javelins?

Yes. The included options list both F(AW) Mk.1 and F(AW) Mk.2 subjects, so the set supports more than one early Javelin variant.

Are fin codes and squadron color elements included on the sheet?

Yes. The options include fin code letters and unit-specific fin elements as shown in the marking options.

Will these decals work with any 1/48 Javelin kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 builds. Fit depends on the specific kit’s surface layout and how closely it matches the placement shown for the chosen option.

Do I need a gloss coat before applying the decals?

A smooth gloss base is commonly used for waterslide decals to reduce silvering and help large markings settle cleanly over panel lines.