1:32 Heinkel He 219 A-2 (G9+DH) 1./NJG1

Decals Heinkel He 219 A-2 (G9+DH) 1:32 (OWL)

A decal sheet from the OWL brand in 1:32 scale for the twin-engine Heinkel He 219 night fighter in the A-2 version, specifically for the machine with the code G9+DH of the 1st squadron of NJG 1. It is neither a model nor a part of one but an accessory for a He 219 kit in 1:32 scale that you have already bought. The extent of the sheet and the number of decals are stated on the box.

The real subject

The Heinkel He 219 was a German twin-engine night fighter of the Second World War period. It was marked by a design unusual for its day: it had a nose wheel, a crew of two sitting back to back, built-in gun armament in the fuselage and in a gondola beneath it, and it carried an airborne radar with prominent aerials on the nose. The combination of high performance and specialized equipment made it a machine intended exclusively for night operations. It was built in relatively small numbers and served with night fighter units, among them NJG 1, whose machines carried codes beginning with the group G9.

How to work with the decals

First give the area under the decal a gloss clear coat, as a matte surface causes the edges to go white. Cut the decal out as close as possible, soak it in warm water for only a few seconds and let it rest on the paper until it comes free. Move it onto a wetted surface, set the position, squeeze the water out with a soft cloth and prick any air under the film with the tip of a knife. On surfaces with many shapes, on riveting and on engraved lines, use a decal softener. Once dry, wash the surface and secure the whole model with a clear coat of the sheen you want.

Who the sheet is for

• For builders of models of German night fighters in 1:32 scale.
• For modelers who want a particular machine instead of the decals from the box.
• For collectors of the markings of night fighter units.

This is a decal sheet, not a model. The kit, paints and clear coat are not included in the package.