Product Details: Everything You Need to Know

Our U.S. number masks are specifically designed to replicate the numeral styles commonly seen on United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and U.S. Naval aircraft during WWII. 

Authentic Markings for Historically Accurate Builds

Bring your scale model to life with precision-cut number masks based on authentic WWII U.S. military aircraft markings. These numbers were commonly used on the fuselage, tail, or wings to identify aircraft within a squadron, denote mission-specific information, or reflect factory serial numbers.

Available in three sizes—13 mm, 8 mm, and 3.5 mm—these masks help you accurately replicate the look of real wartime aircraft as seen in period photos and official records. Whether you're detailing a fighter, bomber, or trainer, enjoy the crisp, clean lines that decals can’t match—perfect for modelers who value historical fidelity.

Included in this Set:

• 👉 3 Sizes of Numbers 0-9, 4 of each number in each size
• 👉 Transfer Tape

➡️ WWII U.S. Military Aircraft Numbers

• 3.5 mm: Non-Outlined Number Masks, 0-9 (4 of each)
• 8 mm: Non-Outlined Number Masks, 0-9 (4 of each)
• 13 mm: Non-Outlined Number Masks, 0-9 (4 of each)

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 four 3"x6" pieces of transfer tape (clear tape with blue grid lines on a white backing) included with your masks.

How to Apply Main Markings Using Transfer Tape

🌟 Choose Your Material 🌟

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

Why Hybrid? A hybrid set is necessary due to the delicacy and size of some components that do not cut optimally in Tamiya tape. Please refer to the product image for clarity on what components are provided in Tamiya tape and vinyl in this hybrid set. (The area highlighted in grey is provided in Oramask 810 Flexible vinyl. All other masks are supplied in 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 # 48-165MV / 48-165MH

Need a Different Size or Scale?

We’re happy to help! If you need these numbers in a different size or scale to match your build, just reach out—we can create a custom set to fit your project perfectly.