Print Scale 48-281 Decal FW 190 A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, F & Recon Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-281 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, covering selected early to mid-series fighters plus fighter-bomber and reconnaissance-related subjects. This sheet provides multiple marking options with unit identifiers, codes, and period-specific insignia suitable for WWII-era Fw 190 builds.

The set focuses on airframes from the Fw 190 A-3/A-4/A-6 range, includes F-series aircraft used in the ground-attack role, and also features a reconnaissance-configured option. Markings span different locations and dates, allowing modelers to match a chosen kit configuration and finish it as a documented aircraft from a specific unit and timeframe.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want a single decal set that supports several Fw 190 variants and operational contexts without being tied to one manufacturer. Because the options include distinct codes, chevrons, and unit markings that require careful placement and alignment, this set is generally recommended for advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Focke-Wulf Fw 190
• Variant / Family: Fw 190 A-3, A-4, A-6; F-2, F-8; A-3/U4 (recon-related)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any 1/48 Fw 190 A/F family plastic model kit (compatible variant required)
• Service / Subject country: Germany
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-281

Included aircraft marking options

• Fw 190 A-3, 7./JG 51, Vyazma area, December 1942. Aircraft code: White 1. Markings associated with unit commander Günther Schack.
• Fw 190 A-4, 6./JG 54, Pechory area, March 1943. Aircraft code: Yellow 2. Markings associated with Heinrich Sterr.
• Fw 190 A-6, 1./JG 51, Orel area, December 1943. Aircraft code: White 1. Markings associated with unit commander Joachim Brendel.
• Fw 190 A-6, 1./JG 54, Wesenberg area (Estonia), March 1944. Aircraft code: White 1. Markings associated with unit commander Fritz Tegtmeier.
• Fw 190 F-2, 5./SG 2, southern sector (Ukraine), November 1943. Aircraft code: Black G. Markings associated with unit commander August Lambert.
• Fw 190 F-2, Schlachtgeschwader 1, Varvarovka area (Ukraine), summer 1943. Aircraft code: Black <-+- . Markings associated with unit commander Alfred Druschel.
• Fw 190 F-8, 4./SG 2, Ziliștea area (Romania), June 1944. Aircraft code: Black chevron. Markings associated with unit commander Hermann Buchner.
• Fw 190 F-2, I./Schl.G 1, Kharkov area (Ukraine), February 1943. Aircraft code: Black double chevron. Markings associated with unit commander Georg Dörffel.
• Fw 190 A-3/U4, 5./FAGr. 123, Saint-Pol area (France), March 1943. Aircraft code: Red 10.

This decal sheet is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to 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

Which Fw 190 variants are supported by this decal set?

The sheet includes options for Fw 190 A-3, A-4 and A-6 aircraft, plus F-2 and F-8 subjects and one A-3/U4 option linked to a reconnaissance-related unit.

Can I use these decals with any 1/48 Fw 190 kit?

Yes, provided your kit matches the variant and configuration needed for the selected marking option. The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Fw 190 A/F family builds.

Do the marking options require a specific theater paint scheme?

The options reference different dates and locations, so the appropriate camouflage and details should be chosen to match the period and unit of the selected aircraft.

What application tips help with complex codes and chevrons?

Many modelers use a smooth gloss surface before decaling and add a clear coat after placement to reduce silvering and improve edge blending on curved panels.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.