Print Scale 72-422 Decal De Havilland FB Vampire Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-422 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft models of the de Havilland Vampire in fighter and fighter-bomber configurations. This sheet provides multiple post-war RAF marking options for Vampire FB.5 aircraft plus additional choices for the Vampire F.1 and F.3, supporting Cold War-era projects based in Europe, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Vampire was one of the early jet aircraft to enter wide service after WWII and is recognized by its twin-boom tail layout. For modelers, Vampire subjects offer clear squadron code styles and serial presentations that differ by base, year, and sub-variant, making it a practical aircraft for comparative “same type, different unit” builds.

This set is listed as Any / Universal for 1/72 Vampire kits, allowing use with common toolings when the chosen aircraft variant matches the kit configuration (FB.5 vs F.1/F.3). With nine marking options and several code/serial combinations, careful planning is recommended to keep letter spacing and alignment consistent on the compact fuselage and boom surfaces. Scale note: 1/72 (also written as 1:72).

• Aircraft: de Havilland Vampire
• Variant / Family: Vampire FB.5, Vampire F.1, Vampire F.3
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-422

Included aircraft marking options

• Vampire FB.5, VZ106, code “F”, No. 6 Squadron, Deversoir (Egypt), 1949.
• Vampire FB.5, VV694, code “D”, No. 213 Squadron, Deversoir (Egypt), 1950.
• Vampire FB.5, VZ180, code “K”, No. 213 Squadron, Deversoir (Egypt), 1950.
• Vampire FB.5, VV229, code EG-H, No. 16 Squadron, Gütersloh (Germany), 1948.
• Vampire FB.5, VV451, code XC-F, No. 26 Squadron, Wünsdorf (Germany), 1950.
• Vampire FB.5, VV472, code J5-L, No. 3 Squadron, Gütersloh (Germany), 1948.
• Vampire FB.5, VV557, code EG-H, No. 16 Squadron, Celle (Germany), 1950.
• Vampire F.3, VV196, No. 32 Squadron, Nicosia (Cyprus), 1949.
• Vampire F.1, VF/279, code J5-T, No. 3 Squadron, Gütersloh (Germany), 1948.

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 complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-422?

This set includes nine marking options covering Vampire FB.5 subjects plus one F.3 and one F.1 option.

Do I need a specific Vampire variant kit to use these decals?

Choose a kit that matches the variant in the selected option (FB.5 vs F.1/F.3). The decal set is listed as Any / Universal, but external details can differ between sub-variants.

Are the markings limited to one operating area?

No. The options include aircraft based in Egypt, Germany, and Cyprus across 1948–1950, providing varied post-war RAF contexts within the early Cold War period.

Why is this set recommended for advanced modelers?

Small-scale code and serial alignment on a twin-boom layout can be unforgiving, and several options include multi-part code groups where spacing consistency is important.

Can standard decal setting solutions be used?

Yes. Standard waterslide decal methods apply, and modelers may use their preferred setting solutions to help decals conform to surface detail.