Kits World Decals WWII Luftwaffe Fighter Unit Emblems

[AnonymousDFB1]

Kits World

War Birds Series Decals

At Scale Modelling World we received two sets of the new Kits World decals from their War Birds range for review. I have used Kits world decals on quite a few builds in the past and have found them a joy to work with. Once again my first impressions were of crisp artwork. The packs are multi scale and contain Luftwaffe Fighter Unit Emblems in various sizes to suit 1:72 and 1:48 scale.

Each pack came in a 'ziploc' plastic bag and consisted of the cover artwork, decal placement artwork and the decals themselves. All the artwork is crisp and well printed. The carrier film is very minimal, so much so that there appears to be none visible. The decals are in good register, and carry the Kits World logo and set number in the corner, so should you manage to separate the decals and artwork you can marry them back together again.

The first pack, KW17248-2 has Unit Emblem decals in 1:72 and 1:48 for the following:

• 22 emblems for Stab/JG 1. Emblem of the Stabsschwarm of Oberstleutnant Carl Schumacher. An eagle looks over the Heligoland. It was used in 1939 - 1940 on Bf109G
• 24 emblems for JG 1 - Derived from the Schumacher emblem. An eagle being launched from a bow. It was used in 1940 - 1943 on Bf109G
• 17 emblems for JG 1 'Oesau' New Geschwader emblem intoduced by Walter Oesau in September 1943It was used in 1943 - 1945 on Bf109G, Fw190A
• 17 emblems for I./JG 1The 'Crusaders Cross of Jesau' based on the emblem of the town by the same name located in East Prussia. It was used in1940 on Fw190A
• 29 emblems for I.JG 1 (Late) The emblem originated from JG 77. It was used on the He162 in 1945
• 24 emblems for 2./JG 1 Based on the tradmark of the Sonne insurance company, it was used in many subtle versions and ussually appeared alongside the name of the pilots wife or sweetheart. It was used in 1941 on Bf109E
• 26 emblems for 3./JG 1 A lion rampart holding a number '3' It was introduced in late 144 and has only been seen to have been used on one He162

The second pack , KW172483 has Unit Emblem decals in 1:72 and 1:48 for the following:

• 21 emblems for Stabskette JG 1 It shows a formation of three aircraft joined by a 'Kette' the German for chain.Used in 1943 on Fw190A
• 31 emblems for 6./JG 1 Depicting a yellow Tatzelwurm Used in 1942 on Bf109F and Fw190A
• 21 emblems for III./JG 1 The Maltese cross was introduced in the summer of 1941 when the Gesschwader reformed in Holland in 1941 Used 1941 - 1943 on Bf109E/F and Fw190A
• 15 emblems for 2./JG 1 (Early) A typical early war insignia, it depicts a sword cutting Chamberlain's umbrella in half.Used in the Autumn of 1939 on Bf109E
• 29 emblems for II./JG 1 In January 1942 1./JG 3 became II./JG 1 and brought its Tazelwurm with it, which was coloured green. Used 1942 on Bf109F and Fw190A
• 30 emblems for 4./JG 1 Depicts a white Tazelwurm. The Norse version of this emblem is more like a dragon. Used in 1940 on Bf109F and Fw190A
• 18 emblems for 7./JG 1 Depicts a devil in clouds spitting lightening bolts. Used in 1940 on Fw190A
• 22 emblems for 8./JG 1 (Early) Shows a little dog 'peeing' on "Uncle Sam's" hat. Used in 1943 on Fw190A
• 27 emblems for 8./JG 1 (Late) Depicts a seated man 'defecating' into "Uncle Sam's" hat. Designed by Franz Steiner in 1942. Used from 1942 and later adopted by 2./JG 11 in the summer of 1943 on Fw190A
• 27 emblems for 5./JG 1 shows a red Tazelwurm Used in 1942 on Bf109F and Fw190A

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[steveinns]

Hey Mish,

Thanks for posting details of these VERY interesting decal selection. Up 'til now, I have had to look @ a dwindling selection of ESCI decals produced some 30 + years ago & are extremely fragile !

These are definitely the way to go for the future & I only hope the range will expand.

Have you any idea of the anticipated cost ?

Thanks

Steve

[AnonymousDFB1]

Hi Steve, If you click on the Kits World Logo it'll take you to their site and you can find the price and order from them direct.

[steveinns]

Hi Mish,

Thanks for the prompt update.

Steve