Print Scale 72-454 Decal Junkers JU 86 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-454 waterslide decals are intended for 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Junkers Ju 86 family. This sheet provides researched markings for several Ju 86 variants used by different operators across the late-1930s to mid-1940s period, including both land-based and national-service subjects.

The Ju 86 was developed as a twin-engine aircraft used in bomber and multi-role duties, and its export and service life produced visible differences in codes, national markings, and unit identifiers. For a 1/72 project, these features help a finished model read clearly without relying on heavy weathering or complex paint effects.

For modelers, this set is helpful if you want to build a Ju 86 in a specific documented identity rather than a generic scheme. The decals are listed as universal for 1/72 kits; because several options include prominent codes and tail markings, a smooth gloss surface and careful alignment are recommended before sealing with a clear coat. This set is best suited to experienced modelers.

• Aircraft: Junkers Ju 86
• Variant / Family: Ju 86D / Ju 86K / Ju 86E family
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Germany; Sweden; Spain (period markings)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-454

Included aircraft marking options

• Ju 86D-1, 5./KG 254, code 42+F25, Eschwege (Germany), September 1937.
• Junkers B 3D (Ju 86K-13) “Arianne”, Flygflottilj F17, serial M/17, Ronneby (Sweden), 1944 (Swedish B 3 service continued into 1958).
• Ju 86E, unit not specified, serial 26-2.

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 builds in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Do these decals cover one exact Ju 86 version only?

No. The sheet includes options for multiple Ju 86 variants (D, K export family, and E), so you can match the markings to the specific airframe configuration you are building.

Is the set compatible with any 1/72 Ju 86 kit?

It is listed as universal. Confirm your kit represents the correct variant details (engine nacelles, canopy style, and tail configuration) for the option you choose.

What’s the best approach for large fuselage codes and tail identifiers?

Apply on a gloss surface, align using panel lines and control-surface edges, and let each decal dry fully before adding the next element and sealing with a clear coat.

Can I use decal setting solutions with this sheet?

Standard waterslide decal methods apply. If you use setting solutions, test on a spare decal first and work gradually over surface detail.