Print Scale 48-282 Decal FW 190 A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, F & Recon Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-282 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-series, covering selected A-4/A-5 and A-4/U4 reconnaissance-style subjects shown in the instructions. The set focuses on airframe codes, unit insignia, and national markings appropriate to Western Europe-based WWII-era German Air Force aircraft in 1943.

This Part 2 sheet supports builders who want a specific mid-war Fw 190 look with correct fuselage codes and distinctive unit identifiers. The decals are supplied as waterslide transfers intended for aircraft plastic model kits and are suitable for projects that require clean alignment of large codes and repeated national markings.

The Fw 190 A-family served as a single-engine fighter platform with multiple sub-variants and field-applied markings that can differ by unit and period. This set concentrates on identifiable unit/location/date combinations rather than broad generic options.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want a precise code style and consistent marking density across the airframe. It can be used with most 1/48 Fw 190 A-4/A-5 kits as long as the selected kit matches the variant features shown in the instructions. Due to the size and placement of the fuselage codes and emblems, this set is generally better suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Focke-Wulf Fw 190
• Variant / Family: Fw 190 A-4 / A-5 and Fw 190 A-4/U4 (as depicted)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Fw 190 A-4/A-5 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Germany (WWII-era German Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-282

Included aircraft marking options

• Fw 190 A-5, code White 7, 1./JG 1, Arnhem-Deelen, July 1943 (pilot attribution: Walter Köhne; decoration recorded: German Cross in Gold).
• Fw 190 A-4, code Black 1, 1./JG 2, Triqueville, France, May 1943 (pilot attribution: Horst Hannig; decoration recorded: Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves; recorded as lost over France on 15 May 1943).
• Fw 190 A-4/U4 (three aircraft), Stab flight of NAGr. 13, St. Brieuc, France, Summer 1943; codes shown as Black <+-, Black <<+-, and Black <O+-.

In addition to the specific unit markings, the sheet includes national insignia and selected technical stencil data elements to match the illustrated subjects.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale catalog and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and supports builds from the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Fw 190 versions does this sheet depict?

The instructions show markings for Fw 190 A-4, Fw 190 A-5, and an Fw 190 A-4/U4 group option (three aircraft codes). Use a kit that matches the variant details for the specific option you plan to build.

Does the set include technical stencils?

Yes. The sheet includes selected airframe stencils and small data markings in addition to the main unit codes and national insignia.

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

The decals are suitable for most 1/48 Fw 190 A-series kits when the airframe layout matches the option shown in the instructions. Check code size, tail/rudder configuration, and panel layout before application.

Is this set suitable for beginners?

It is generally recommended for experienced modelers due to the placement sensitivity of large fuselage codes, multi-part symbols, and alignment across curved surfaces.

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.