Print Scale 72-473 Decal Kawasaki Ki-48 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-473 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale (also written as 1:72) plastic model kits of the Kawasaki Ki-48 light bomber (Allied reporting name “Lily”). This set covers several Ki-48 subtypes and includes unit-based identities and location/date references suitable for WWII-era Imperial Japanese Army aviation subjects across Southeast Asia and Japan.

The Ki-48 served as a twin-engine light bomber with multiple production and field variations. In 1/72 scale, its relatively large tail surfaces and clear fuselage sides make unit identifiers and national markings visually prominent, so accurate decal placement has a strong impact on the final appearance.

For modelers: the set is listed as universal for 1/72 kits. Because Ki-48 variants (I/II and subtype details) can differ externally, it is useful to confirm your kit matches the selected option before committing to codes and placement. This sheet is generally best suited to experienced builders due to multi-surface marking alignment on wings, tail, and fuselage.

• Aircraft: Kawasaki Ki-48 “Lily”
• Variant / Family: Ki-48-I, Ki-48-Ib, Ki-48-II, Ki-48-IIb, Ki-48-II-Kou
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft Plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Japan (Imperial Japanese Army aviation subjects)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-473

Included aircraft marking options

• Kawasaki Ki-48 Ib, 34th Light Bomber Air Combat Regiment, 1st Company; Thailand, April 1943.
• Kawasaki Ki-48-II, 3rd Chutai, 8th Hiko Sentai; spring 1942.
• Kawasaki Ki-48-II-Kou, 1st Chutai, 34th Sentai (unit attribution as listed).
• Kawasaki Ki-48-IIb, 8th Light Bomber Air Combat Regiment; Burma, summer 1943.
• Kawasaki Ki-48-I “Lily”, 8th Sentai, 3rd Chutai; Burma, summer 1942.
• Kawasaki Ki-48-Ib Sokei (“Lily”), Hokota Army Light Bomber Flying School; Japan, August 1940.
• Kawasaki Ki-48-I, 90th Light Bomber Air Combat Regiment; Tak (Thailand), January 1942; aircraft loss over the Rangoon area is noted in the option text.
• Kawasaki Ki-48-IIb Sokei (“Lily”), Kikuchi Airfleets; Nagasaki Prefecture (Japan), August 1945.

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 builds within the main aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Ki-48 versions can be built using this decal set?

The options are listed for Ki-48-I / Ib and Ki-48-II / IIb / II-Kou subjects. Match your chosen option to your kit’s variant features before applying codes and identifiers.

Are the marking options limited to one theater of operations?

No. The set includes subjects associated with Thailand and Burma as well as Japan-based training and late-war home-islands references, as listed under the options.

Will these decals work with any 1/72 Ki-48 kit?

The set is listed as universal. As a practical step, compare the size of major markings to your kit’s fin and fuselage areas before application.

What helps with clean results on large wing markings?

Applying decals over a smooth gloss surface and placing large items in stages (center outward) can help reduce wrinkles and improve alignment across panel lines.