Print Scale 72-012 Decal Heinkel He-51 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-012 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Heinkel He 51, a German single-seat biplane developed during the early 1930s. This decal set provides documented marking options suitable for plastic model kits representing He 51 aircraft used during the pre-war and Spanish Civil War period.

The Heinkel He 51 was produced in several variants and appeared in fighter, ground-attack, and auxiliary configurations. Aircraft of this type were operated by German and Spanish units and displayed early WWII-era German Air Force-style markings as well as transitional national insignia characteristic of the late 1930s.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to allow accurate placement on the compact biplane airframe, including wings, fuselage sides, and tail surfaces. This set is compatible with any 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Heinkel He 51 and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the complexity of early aviation markings and biplane geometry.

• Aircraft: Heinkel He 51
• Variant / Family: He 51 A / He 51 B
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1:72 scale Heinkel He 51 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Germany / Spain
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-012

Included aircraft marking options

• Heinkel He 51 A-1, 3./JG 233; Wien-Aspern airfield.
• Heinkel He 51 B-1; aircraft associated with Sanitätsstaffel 88; recorded in December 1937.
• Heinkel He 51 (2-9), 2. Staffel “Top Hat”, Jagdgruppe 88; Southern Spain, October–November 1936.
• Heinkel He 51 B; Agram (Zagreb), 1942.
• Heinkel He 51; aircraft transferred from Legion Condor service to Spanish-operated units of Grupo de Gardena I-G-2; late 1937.
• Heinkel He 51 B; Prossnitz, 1942.
• Heinkel He 51 B, 3./JG 88; aircraft recorded in 1938.

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 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and supports early WWII-era German Air Force and Spanish Civil War aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Heinkel He 51 variants are covered in this decal set?

The set includes marking options for He 51 A and He 51 B variants.

Are the markings based on documented aircraft?

Yes. All included options are derived from documented units, locations, and time periods provided by the manufacturer.

Does this set include Spanish Civil War subjects?

Yes. Several marking options correspond to aircraft used during the Spanish Civil War period.

Are these decals compatible with any 1:72 He 51 kit?

The decals are suitable for any compatible 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Heinkel He 51.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the complexity of biplane markings and rigging considerations.

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.