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U.S. Aircraft "Meatball" Roundels (August 1919-May 1942) 1/48 National Insignia Paint Masks (48-069M)

U.S. Aircraft "Meatball" Roundels (August 1919-May 1942) 1/48 National Insignia Paint Masks (48-069M)

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Product Details: Everything You Need to Know

This set includes 20 paint masks in 5 sizes to replicate early 1/48 U.S. aircraft fuselage and wing "Meatball" roundels typically used on pre-war and early WWII U.S. aircraft. Use them to create weatherable, painted-on insignia for a realistic finish!

🚩 Get this set in 1/72 & 1/32

ℹ️ Aircraft & Era Guide

This iconic roundel—featuring the distinct red center dot inside a white star and blue circle—served as the standard United States military aircraft marking from 1919 until May 1942. Famously retired after Pearl Harbor to prevent friendly-fire confusion with Japanese markings, this insignia defines the legendary aircraft of the interwar era and the first desperate months of WWII.

Perfect for scale modeling, historical restoration, and accurate replication of early-war and pre-war aircraft, including:
  • Pearl Harbor Defenders: P-40 Warhawks, P-36 Hawks, and B-17D Flying Fortresses caught in the December 7th attack.
  • Early Carrier Legends: F4F-3 Wildcats, TBD Devastators, and SBD-2 Dauntless dive bombers during early Pacific raids and the Battle of the Coral Sea.
  • The Doolittle Raiders: The famous B-25 Mitchell medium bombers launched from the USS Hornet for the April 1942 raid on Tokyo.
  • Golden Age Interwar Aircraft: Iconic biplanes and early monoplanes like the Boeing P-26 "Peashooter", F4B, and P-35.

➡️ Specification No. 241102-K

👉 Included in this Set:

  • 20 1/48 "Meatball" Insignia Masks in 5 Sizes
    • 35": (4) 18.5 mm
    • 40": (4) 21.2 mm
    • 45": (4) 23.8 mm
    • 50": (4) 26.5 mm
    • 55": (4) 29.1 mm
  • Transfer Tape

👉 Application Tips and Additional Information

➡️ Check out our Paint Mask Tutorials page for a step-by-step guide on how to use and apply our masks. 

➡️ Transfer tape is included with your set. Transfer tape helps accurately transfer and position masks or decals onto the model's surface, maintaining alignment and design integrity while protecting the mask adhesive. Look for two 3"x6" pieces of transfer tape included with your masks. Learn How to Apply Main Markings Using Transfer Tape

👉 Choose Your Material

This paint mask set is available in your choice of easy-to-apply Oramask 810 flexible vinyl or genuine Tamiya tape.

What's better - vinyl or Tamiya tape? Both work great! Choose vinyl if you plan to use your masks right away and Tamiya tape if you're tackling your project later on. Check out our FAQ for more info!

Item # 48-069MV / 48-069MT

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William Barrett
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It was my first mask purchase. I was super impressed with the quality of these masks. Great service, shipping and company.

Thanks for your wonderful review, William - so glad you decided to try our paint masks! Hopefully they made the job much easier. Hope to see you again soon!

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William Barrett
U.S. Aircraft Insignia (August 1919-May 1942) Paint Masks

It was my first mask purchase. I was super impressed with the quality of these masks. Great service, shipping and company.

Thanks for your wonderful review, William - so glad you decided to try our paint masks! Hopefully they made the job much easier. Hope to see you again soon!

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Hammerhead Model Making
Brilliant alternative to Decals

These are a fantastic alternative to decals, and the fact that you get so many in the pack means this could easily be used for multiple projects! Well worth the cost!

Thank you so much, Brett! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the decal alternatives—and being able to stretch them across multiple projects was part of our master plan haha. As always, we appreciate your support.

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William Barrett
U.S. Aircraft Insignia (August 1919-May 1942) Paint Masks

It was my first mask purchase. I was super impressed with the quality of these masks. Great service, shipping and company.

Thanks for your wonderful review, William - so glad you decided to try our paint masks! Hopefully they made the job much easier. Hope to see you again soon!

H
Hammerhead Model Making
Brilliant alternative to Decals

These are a fantastic alternative to decals, and the fact that you get so many in the pack means this could easily be used for multiple projects! Well worth the cost!

Thank you so much, Brett! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the decal alternatives—and being able to stretch them across multiple projects was part of our master plan haha. As always, we appreciate your support.