Star Decals 48-B1006 Wiking #1. Panthers of SS-Panzer Reg. 5 Wiking 1/48 – Water-slide decals for Panther tank models

The Star Decals 48-B1006 Wiking #1 water-slide decal set is designed for customizing plastic Panther tank models in the popular 1/48 scale. This product is an excellent choice for modelers looking to recreate historic vehicles from the SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 Wiking, one of the elite Waffen-SS divisions that operated Panther Ausf. D and Ausf. A tanks during the most intense battles of World War II.

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for plastic model kits from renowned manufacturers such as Tamiya
• Country of use: Third Reich (Germany)
• Period of use: World War II, 1944 – Eastern Front and battles against the Red Army and the Allies
• Product type: high-quality water-slide decals with precise print resistant to modeling thinners and varnishes
• Manufacturer: Star Decals, recognized by modelers for a wide selection of historic military vehicle painting schemes
• Set includes: a complete collection of markings and insignia characteristic for selected vehicles from SS-Panzer-Regiment 5 Wiking, as well as detailed placement instructions for the decals on the model

The Star Decals 48-B1006 set allows you to recreate original paint schemes and tactical numbers used on Panther Ausf. D and Ausf. A tanks during the 1944 campaign. The Wiking Division, primarily formed from foreign volunteers (Scandinavian and Eastern European), was one of the most experienced and effective armored formations on the Eastern Front, participating in battles such as Kovel, Brody, and the defense against the Soviet offensive.

The decals are made from thin, durable film that easily conforms to the surface texture of the model, ensuring an authentic appearance of the vehicle’s paintwork. This product is recommended for both advanced and intermediate modelers who seek a high level of realism and historical accuracy in their replicas. An excellent addition for diorama collectors and enthusiasts of 1940s armored warfare.

• Category: Modeling decals for plastic models in 1/48 scale
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – friendly also for less experienced modelers

We highly recommend Star Decals 48-B1006 to every enthusiast of German armored vehicles who wishes to enhance their models with authentic, carefully researched historical markings.