Print Scale 72-403 Decal Supermarin Spitfire Mk. 1 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-403 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft models of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk I. This sheet provides multiple RAF marking options covering late pre-war and early WWII appearances, with aircraft serials and squadron codes suitable for historically based Spitfire builds.

The Spitfire Mk I was an early-production RAF fighter type used during the transition from pre-war squadron practice to wartime identification standards. Several options in this set reflect that change, including variations in code styles and roundel formats documented for the 1938–1942 period.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want to build more than one Spitfire Mk I from different squadrons without relying on kit-supplied markings. Because RAF code letters, serials, and small airframe details require careful alignment and clean surface preparation, this sheet is generally recommended for advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
• Variant / Family: Spitfire Mk I / Mk Ia
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk I plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-403

Included aircraft marking options

• Spitfire Mk I, K9817, QJ-R, No. 616 Squadron, RAF Rochford (Essex), May–June 1940. Note: this option is documented with a squadron code style that differs from the wartime allocation used by some other units during the same period.
• Spitfire Mk I, serial overpainted, RN-N, No. 72 Squadron, RAF Gravesend (Essex), June 1940.
• Spitfire Mk I, N3183, KL-B, No. 54 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch (Essex), June 1940. Aircraft associated with Flt Lt Alan Deere in the provided option list.
• Spitfire Mk I, P9398, KL-B, No. 54 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch (Essex), June 1940. Aircraft associated with Flt Lt Alan Deere in the provided option list.
• Spitfire Mk I, serial overpainted, LO-B, No. 611 Squadron, RAF Digby (Lincolnshire), February 1940. Note: option includes a recorded combination of code and personal marking details, including the name “BOGUS” under the windscreen and additional letter placement, described as Medium Sea Grey in the source text.
• Spitfire Mk I, K9987, RB-V, No. 66 Squadron, RAF Duxford (Cambridgeshire), November 1938.
• Spitfire Mk I, K9938, SD-H, No. 72 Squadron, RAF Church Fenton (North Yorkshire), August 1939.
• Spitfire Mk I, R6800, LZ-N, No. 66 Squadron, RAF Gravesend (Kent), September 1940. Aircraft associated with Sqn Ldr Rupert Leigh in the provided option list.
• Spitfire Mk I, P9386, QV-K, No. 19 Squadron, RAF Fowlmere (Cambridgeshire), September 1940. Aircraft associated with Sqn Ldr Brian Lane in the provided option list.
• Spitfire Mk Ia, AR213, JZ-E, No. 57 Operational Training Unit, RAF Hawarden (Flintshire), early 1942.

This decal sheet 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 complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does this set cover only Battle of Britain-era aircraft?

No. The options span late pre-war aircraft (1938–1939), early-war subjects from 1940, and a training unit option dated to early 1942.

Can these decals be used with any 1/72 Spitfire Mk I kit?

Yes. The set is listed as universal and is intended for any compatible 1/72 Spitfire Mk I plastic model kit. Modelers should match the selected option to the correct Mk I or Mk Ia configuration.

Some options list “serial overpainted.” How should I treat that on a model?

It indicates the serial is not visible in the documented appearance for that option. Many modelers replicate this by omitting the serial or using a subtle overpaint effect consistent with the surrounding finish.

What helps when applying RAF codes and roundels across panel lines?

A smooth gloss base coat, careful positioning using panel lines as references, and a clear sealing coat after full drying help reduce silvering and improve edge blending.