Print Scale 72-444 Decal Mitsubishi Ki-21 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-444 Waterslide Decals are intended for Mitsubishi Ki-21 bomber projects in 1/72 scale (also written as 1:72). This set includes multiple Ki-21 sub-variants with unit identifiers and period notes, supporting aircraft subjects from the late 1930s through 1945 in Imperial Japanese Army Air Force service.

The Ki-21 was a twin-engine bomber family used across several regions of the Asia-Pacific theater. Many aircraft carried unit tail markings and field-applied camouflage variations, making the type a good subject for modelers who want a WWII Japanese bomber with distinctive unit presentation.

For modelers, this sheet helps you build a Ki-21 with clear unit attribution and variant-specific context (Ia/Ib, Ko/Otsu, and II-series). The decals are listed as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/72 Mitsubishi Ki-21 plastic model kit. Because Japanese tail markings and multi-surface camouflage transitions can require careful planning, this set is best suited to intermediate to advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Mitsubishi Ki-21
• Variant / Family: Ki-21-Ia, Ki-21-Ib, Ki-21-I Ko(a), Ki-21-I Otsu(b), Ki-21-IIb, Ki-21-II Ko(a), Ki-21-II Otsu
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Japan (Imperial Japanese Army Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-444

Included aircraft marking options

• Ki-21-Ib, 7th Group, 2nd Squadron, Malaya, 1942.
• Ki-21-IIb, 3rd Dokuritsu Hikotai (Imperial Japanese Army Air Force), Okinawa area, 24 May 1945. Aircraft shown without dorsal turret and with armament removed, as described in the reference notes.
• Ki-21-Ia, 60th Sentai, 2nd Chutai, Manchuria, 1939 (appearance note provided in the reference).
• Ki-21-IIb, 98th Group, 2nd Squadron, Calcutta area operations, December 1943.
• Ki-21-II Ko(a), 22nd Hikoshidan, Shurebu. Field-applied green patch camouflage; 22nd Wing Headquarters aircraft based in Formosa, 1945.
• Ki-21-IIb, 5th Hikoshidan, Japan (home-based). Headquarters tail marking shown in white; brush-applied camouflage over fuselage and upper surfaces.
• Ki-21-II Otsu, 14th Sentai, South Pacific, July 1944.
• Ki-21-II Ko(a), 81 Sentai, 1st Chutai, Lakunai (New Britain), 1943. Uneven green application over fuselage and upper surfaces; note that the unit primarily operated other types, with some Ki-21 use indicated in the reference.
• Ki-21-I Otsu(b), 105 Kyoiku Hiko Rentai (training unit), Hamamatsu (Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan), 1941. Presentation noted as national insignia on wings with unit tail markings.
• Ki-21-II Ko(a), 62 Sentai, 1st Chutai. Upper surfaces painted green with undersides left unpainted; unit noted as part of 5th Hikoshidan in Thailand, January 1942.
• Ki-21-I Ko(a), 60 Sentai, 2nd Chutai, Manchuria, 1938. Scheme noted as JAAF green and JAAF khaki.
• Ki-21-I Otsu(b), 60 Sentai, 2nd Chutai, January 1942. Green pattern sprayed over light green; unit noted as supporting the Singapore invasion period in the reference notes.

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 builds in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-444?

This set includes twelve marking options, numbered 1 through 12 in the product reference.

Does the set include both early and later Ki-21 sub-variants?

Yes. The options reference Ki-21-I series aircraft (Ia/Ib, Ko/Otsu) and Ki-21-II series aircraft (including Ko(a), Otsu, and IIb) as listed per option.

Can these decals be used with any 1/72 Mitsubishi Ki-21 kit?

The set is listed as universal. For best fit, match your kit’s variant details (turret style, dorsal features, and other external differences) to the specific marking option you choose.

Any tips for projects with field-applied green camouflage notes?

Finish and seal the base paint first, then add the green pattern in the style described for your chosen option. Apply larger insignia before smaller tail and unit markings to keep alignment consistent.