Print Scale 48-203 Decal 1:48 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Part 3 The complete set 1.5 leaf

Print Scale 48-203 waterslide decals are intended for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Part 3. This set provides aircraft codes, serial-based identifiers, and artwork-style markings needed to model two specific B-17G subjects used by the USAAF in the European theater during 1944.

The B-17G is a large four-engine heavy bomber with prominent squadron codes and nose art-style motifs that are often unique to individual airframes. This decal sheet focuses on two documented aircraft and supports a historically grounded presentation without requiring broad, generic markings.

The decals are compatible with any 1/48 B-17G plastic model kit that matches the chosen configuration. Because of the size of the markings and the need to align codes across multiple fuselage sections, this set is recommended for advanced modelers.

• Aircraft: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
• Variant / Family: B-17G
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 Boeing B-17G plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United States Army Air Forces (United States)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-203

Included aircraft marking options

• B-17G, serial 42-97834, code XR-J, nose art “Mud in Yer Eye”, 349th Bomb Squadron, 100th Bomb Group, Eighth Air Force, September 1944; loss recorded on 11 September 1944 (Ruhland mission), crash site noted near Kovářská (present-day Czech Republic).
• B-17G, serial 42-102830, nose art “Flying Latrine”, 49th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Group, Fifteenth Air Force, July 1944; aircraft record notes extensive mission history and salvage in late 1944.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale assortment and is listed in Decals and Waterslide Decals. It is intended for 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects from the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Are both aircraft codes and nose art-style graphics included?

Yes. The sheet provides large unit codes/serial-based identifiers as well as the artwork-style markings shown for each included aircraft option.

Should I avoid placing large fuselage codes over heavy surface texture?

If your kit has pronounced rivets or panel steps, a gloss coat and careful use of setting solutions can help large decals conform cleanly without trapped air.

Does this set include complete factory stenciling for the entire bomber?

The sheet includes the markings shown in the instructions for the featured aircraft. Full airframe stenciling coverage may require an additional dedicated stencil product, depending on your build plan.

Will this fit any 1/48 B-17G kit?

It is intended for 1/48 scale B-17G kits in general, but different manufacturers place panel breaks differently, so test-fit the long code elements before final setting.