Print Scale 72-487 Decal Focke-Wulf 190A-8 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-487 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8, with one included option for a related Fw 190F-8 ground-attack variant. The sheet provides a broad set of late-war WWII-era German Air Force marking choices with unit identifiers, individual aircraft numbers, and finish notes for multiple theatres and airfields.

The Fw 190A-8 was a widely produced fighter variant with numerous field-applied finishes and unit styles. In 1/72 scale, the combination of fuselage numbers, tactical markings, and occasional personal names or badges creates a visually distinct model even when the base camouflage is similar between options.

For modelers, this set is useful if you want an A-8 with a specific unit context (JG 51, JG 5, JG 26, JG 54, JG 300, JG 301, or KG 51) and period-appropriate finish notes. The decals are listed as universal for 1/72 kits; because several options involve multi-part codes and small stencils, a gloss base coat and careful alignment are recommended. Matching the selected subject to your kit details (A-8 vs A-8/R8 vs F-8, canopy style) will improve accuracy.

• Aircraft: Focke-Wulf Fw 190
• Variant / Family: Fw 190A-8 (including A-8/R8); includes one Fw 190F-8 option
• 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 (WWII-era German Air Force)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-487

Included aircraft marking options

• Fw 190A-8, “Black 11”, JG 51, Zichenau airfield, summer–autumn 1944; RLM 74/75/76 finish noted; name “TANJA” carried below the cockpit; pilot name recorded as Lt. Günther Heym.
• Fw 190A-8, “Blue 8 + o”, 12./JG 5 “Eismeer”, Herdla airfield (Norway), April 1945; name “Erika” carried under the cockpit; pilot name recorded as Uffz. Dietrich.
• Fw 190A-8, W.Nr 175140, marking “6 + –” (brown outlined in black), 7./JG 26; found at Melsbroek field (Belgium), September 1944; RLM 75/83/76 finish noted.
• Fw 190A-8, 13./JG 54, France, summer 1944; RLM 74/75/76 finish noted.
• Fw 190A-8, “Red 1 + I”, 2./JG 54, France, June 1944; aircraft associated with Lt. Hans Dortenmann (Staffelkapitän) in the source note.
• Fw 190A-8/R8, Sturmstaffel 1, Salzwedel field (Germany), February 1944; RLM 74/75/76 finish noted; pilot name recorded as Uffz. Oskar Bösch.
• Fw 190A-8, JG 300 commander’s aircraft, Jüterbog, December 1944; RLM 75/83/76 finish noted; pilot name recorded as Maj. Walther Dahl.
• Fw 190A-8, II./JG 300, Löbnitz field, autumn 1944; underside and fuselage described as RLM 77 primer with RLM 74/75 upper surfaces; rudder and ailerons RLM 76.
• Fw 190F-8, 1./SG 4, Italy, 1944; “White 11”; RLM 79/80/76 finish noted; pilot not specified.
• Fw 190A-8, II./JG 301, spring 1945; RLM 75/83/76 finish noted; rudder mottling described as RLM 81.
• Fw 190A-8, 3./KG 51; found at Bad Aibling (Germany), May 1945; rounded canopy noted; KG 51 code “9K” described as applied ahead of the cross in small letters (bomber-style), with a large individual aircraft number as noted in the source description.

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 projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does this sheet cover only the Fw 190A-8?

The focus is the Fw 190A-8 family, including an A-8/R8 option. One marking option is listed for an Fw 190F-8, so it can also support a related ground-attack build if your kit matches that variant.

How do I choose between similar camouflage options?

Use the unit, location, and timeframe notes in the option list, plus distinctive identifiers like personal names (“TANJA”, “Erika”), W.Nr, or special finish descriptions (primer underside, mottled rudder) to select the most identifiable subject.

Will these decals fit any 1/72 Fw 190 kit?

The set is listed as universal. Check canopy style, tail configuration, and any R8/F-8 specific details on your kit to ensure the selected option matches the airframe you are building.

Any tips for applying multi-part fuselage codes and numerals?

Apply markings in layers: align the national markings first, then add tactical codes and small symbols. Use a gloss base coat, minimal handling, and allow each decal to settle fully before adding adjacent pieces.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.