Print Scale 48-295 Decal 1:48 Personal Storm: Wings Commander Typhoon and Tempests of the 2nd TAF, Part 2

Print Scale 48-295 waterslide decals are intended for 1/48 scale plastic model kits of the Hawker Typhoon and Hawker Tempest operated by RAF units within the Second Tactical Air Force (2nd TAF). This Part 2 sheet provides four late-war European theatre marking options, combining serials, code letters, national markings, and unit-style emblems as presented in the set artwork.

The Typhoon and Tempest share a family look but differ in airframe lines and marking layouts, making them a practical pair for 1/48 projects. The options in this set are built around clearly visible fuselage codes and serials, with roundel sizes chosen to match the guide’s placement positions.

For modelers, this sheet helps you finish a specific aircraft identity rather than a generic camouflage scheme. It includes larger elements (codes, serials, roundels) and smaller items that require careful spacing. Because precise alignment matters on the fuselage band area and around roundels, this set is typically best suited to intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Hawker Typhoon and Hawker Tempest
• Variant / Family: Typhoon Mk.Ib and Tempest Mk.V (Series 2)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Hawker Typhoon / Hawker Tempest plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (RAF / 2nd Tactical Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Decal paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-295

Included aircraft marking options

• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, RB208 coded “K NL”, No. 124 Wing, Advanced Landing Ground B.86 (Helmond), Netherlands, March 1945. Markings include serial, code letters, fin flash, and roundels as shown in the guide.
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, SW470 coded “JB”, No. 123 Wing, Advanced Landing Ground B.103 (Plantlünne), Germany, May 1945. Markings include serial, code letters, and the small tally-style elements depicted for this option.
• Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Series 2), SN228 coded “EDM”, No. 122 Wing, Advanced Landing Ground B.152 (Fassberg), Germany, April–May 1945. Markings include serial, code letters, and the small repeated marking elements shown for this subject.
• Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib, RB205 coded “FGG”, No. 143 Wing, Eindhoven area (Netherlands), October–December 1944. Markings include serial, code letters, fin flash, and roundels as shown in the guide.

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 projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many aircraft marking options are included in this sheet?

The set includes four specific marking options: three Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib subjects and one Hawker Tempest Mk.V (Series 2) subject.

Can these decals be used on both Typhoon and Tempest kits?

Yes. The options are divided between Typhoon and Tempest subjects; select the option that matches your kit type and confirm placement against the guide.

Are the small repeated marks included for the options that show them?

Yes. The sheet includes the small repeated marking elements shown in the guide for the relevant options, intended to match the illustrated placement.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 kit brand?

They are intended as universal for compatible 1/48 Typhoon/Tempest kits. Check code height and roundel size against your model’s fuselage and wing panel layout before application.

What finish is recommended before applying large roundels and code letters?

A smooth gloss or semi-gloss surface typically helps reduce silvering and supports clean alignment, especially for large roundels and multi-part code layouts.