Print Scale 72-075 Decal Junkers JU-52 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-075 waterslide decals are made for 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Junkers Ju 52/3m tri-motor transport aircraft. This sheet focuses on WWII-era German Air Force-era markings and codes suitable for WWII-period builds, with options tied to specific units and locations from 1941–1944.

The Ju 52/3m is a classic transport subject with a distinctive airframe and large marking areas. These decals let you finish a model as an aircraft documented in Southern Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean theatre, or on the Eastern Front, without adding extra narrative beyond what is needed for an accurate scheme selection.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want a clearly defined unit/code combination and a time-and-place context for a Ju 52 project. It is intended for common 1/72 Ju 52/3m kits; careful surface preparation is recommended because this aircraft type often has pronounced surface detail and large decal segments.

• Aircraft: Junkers Ju 52/3m
• Variant / Family: Ju 52/3m (includes marking subjects noted as g4e and g7e)
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Revell, Italeri, Zvezda
• Service / Subject country: Germany (WWII-era German Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-075

Included aircraft marking options

• Ju 52/3m, 2. Staffel, I./KGzbV 1, Southern Greece, May 1941.
• Ju 52/3m g7e, code 4V+HL, 3./KGzbV 9, Eastern Front, 1941.
• Ju 52/3m, 6. Staffel, II./TG 2, Mediterranean theatre, 1943.
• Ju 52/3m g4e, code 4U+NH, allocated to 2.(F)/123, Derna, North Africa, June 1941.
• Ju 52/3m g7e, code V1+LP, assigned to VII. Fliegerkorps, Eastern Front, winter 1943–1944.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Do the marking options cover more than one theatre of service?

Yes. The included options are tied to Southern Greece, North Africa, the Mediterranean theatre, and the Eastern Front, across the 1941–1944 period.

Which Ju 52 variants are referenced in this set?

The subjects are Ju 52/3m aircraft, with specific options noted as g4e and g7e in the marking list.

Which 1/72 kits are these decals intended to fit?

The set is intended for 1/72 Ju 52/3m kits from common manufacturers such as Revell, Italeri, and Zvezda. As with any decals, test-fit placement against your kit’s panel lines and surface features before final application.

Any tips for applying decals on pronounced surface detail?

A smooth gloss base coat helps reduce silvering. For heavily textured or ribbed areas, apply decals in manageable sections and use your preferred setting solutions carefully to help the film conform.

Is this set suitable for beginners?

It is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced modelers because of the aircraft’s large surfaces and the need for accurate alignment of codes and markings.

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.