Print Scale 48-292 Decal Messerschmitt Bf-110 Top Pilots Part-3 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-292 waterslide decals are intended for 1/48 scale models of the Messerschmitt Bf 110. This Part 3 sheet focuses on early-war Bf 110 variants and provides aircraft codes, national markings, and unit-style insignia for four documented subjects.

The Bf 110 served in multiple roles during the opening years of World War II, and aircraft from this period are often identified by large fuselage codes, high-contrast crosses, and unit emblems. The options in this set reference aircraft associated with units operating in East Prussia, Germany, France, Italy, and other documented locations.

For modelers, the set helps reproduce crisp code combinations and distinctive unit identifiers on the Bf 110 airframe. It is produced for 1/48 (also written as 1:48) scale aircraft kits and is listed as suitable for Any / Universal compatible Bf 110 plastic model kits. Due to the stencil density and large-code alignment, this set is best suited to intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 110
• Variant / Family: Bf 110 C-1, Bf 110 C-2, Bf 110 D-3
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Germany (WWII-era German Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-292

Included aircraft marking options

• Bf 110 C-1, 1.(Z)/LG 1, Jesau (East Prussia), September 1939; code L1+IH; aircraft associated with Herbert Schob; period records note 22 official claims during WWII (plus 6 recorded earlier in Spain); recipient of the Knight’s Cross.
• Bf 110 C-1, 14.(Z)/LG 1, Mannheim-Sandhofen (Germany), May 1940; code L1+LK; aircraft associated with Werner Methfessel; period records note 8 official claims; pilot was killed on 17 May 1940 over the Reims area (France); awards noted: EK I and EK II.
• Bf 110 C-2, 1./ZG 26, St. Omer or Abbeville-Yvrench (France), August–September 1940; code U8+AH; aircraft associated with CO Wilhelm Spies; period records note 20 official claims; pilot was killed on 27 January 1942 in the Sukhinichi area (USSR).
• Bf 110 D-3, 7./ZG 26, Taranto (Italy), April 1941; code 3U+AR; aircraft associated with CO Georg Christl; period records note 19 official claims (figure shown with uncertainty in source notes), with 7 recorded on the Bf 110; recipient of the Knight’s Cross.

Additional marking information

A technical stencil set is included and shown in the placement guide. Applying stencils over a gloss surface in small sections can help alignment and reduce silvering before the final clear coat.

This decal set 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 builds in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Bf 110 variants are covered in this set?

The marking options are listed for Bf 110 C-1, C-2, and D-3 aircraft. Builders should match the option to their kit’s variant details.

Does the sheet include codes and unit identifiers, or only national insignia?

It includes large fuselage code combinations, unit-style emblems, and national markings, supported by a separate technical stencil layout.

Can these decals be used on any 1/48 Bf 110 kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 scale, but exact placement can vary by kit panel lines and surface detail. A dry-fit of larger code elements is recommended.

Why do some options include dates and locations?

These notes help identify the specific aircraft presentation referenced by the set and support choosing the correct configuration and finish for the modeled subject.

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.