Print Scale 48-226 Decal Hurricane Top Pilots of the MTO and Africa Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-226 waterslide decals are intended for 1/48 scale plastic model kits of the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (Trop). This Part 2 sheet covers four tropical-theatre aircraft associated with the Mediterranean and Africa areas of service and provides unit-style identifiers, codes, serials, national markings, and a technical stencil selection.

The Hurricane Mk.I (Trop) is a practical subject for decal-focused builds because its fuselage codes, serial presentation, and roundel placement are visually dominant in 1/48 scale. The options included here represent multiple squadrons and services operating in 1940–1941, with marking layouts suitable for typical desert-finish projects.

For modelers, this set helps you finish a Hurricane with a specific identity rather than a generic scheme. It combines large markings with smaller service data, so careful alignment is recommended—especially when applying repeated serials, multi-position roundels, and stencil items across wings and fuselage panels.

• Aircraft: Hawker Hurricane
• Variant / Family: Hurricane Mk.I (Trop)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (Trop) plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom and South Africa
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Decal paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-226

Included aircraft marking options

• Hurricane Mk.I (Trop), V7474 coded “A”, No. 261 Squadron, Malta, November 1940.
• Hurricane Mk.I (Trop), V7562 coded “TP-A”, No. 73 Squadron RAF, Sidi Haneish, Egypt, January 1941.
• Hurricane Mk.I (Trop), Z4932 coded “OL-B”, 806 Naval Air Squadron, Maddalena area, Libya, December 1941.
• Hurricane Mk.I (Trop), aircraft number “284” coded “J”, No. 3 Squadron SAAF, Degehabur, Ethiopia, March 1941.

Additional items included: a technical stencil selection for the Hurricane airframe, shown with numbered placement guidance in the instruction diagram.

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

FAQ

Is this set limited to the “tropical” Hurricane variant?

The marking options are presented for Hurricane Mk.I (Trop) subjects. The decals can still be used on a standard Mk.I if your kit details match the selected aircraft configuration.

Does the sheet include stencils or only the main codes and roundels?

It includes both: the main identifiers (codes/serials/national markings) and a technical stencil selection with a numbered placement guide.

Which services are represented in the four options?

The options include RAF subjects, a Fleet Air Arm / Naval Air Squadron subject, and a South African Air Force subject, all within the 1940–1941 period.

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

They are intended as universal for compatible 1/48 Hurricane Mk.I kits. Check code sizes and roundel placement against your kit’s wing and fuselage dimensions before application.

What surface prep helps with large roundels and multi-part codes?

A smooth gloss or semi-gloss base typically improves adhesion and helps avoid silvering, especially for large roundels and layered code elements.