These decal sets contains all elements of the Standard Orbiter Black Tile Decal Set, plus all of the necessary Upper Surface Thermal Protection System decals required to do a complete 1/200 scale Space Shuttle Orbiter model. 

The decal sets were created from artwork already in hand from the 1/100 scale Space Shuttle Tile Decal Sets and were “re-scaled” for use on 1/200 scale model. We found that all of the elements would fit onto a single 8-1/2" by 11" sheet of Clear Water-slide Decal Paper, so we decided to release these versions as complete sets for the three Shuttle Orbiter major eras.  

Since all our decals are printed onto a single sheet of “Clear” water-slider decal paper stock, you will need to to cut-out the individual decal sections very carefully prior to application, using a sharp, new X-Acto blade or modeling scissors.  

The Early Orbiter White Tile & Standard Black Tile Decal Set is specifically intended to be used to replicate the look of OV-101 “Columbia” (early career) and OV-099 “Challenger,” as their upper surfaces where protected by individually applied white Silica tiles. 

The Late Orbiter AFRSI & White Tile & Standard Black Tile Decal Set is specifically intended to be used to replicate the total TPS solution used on the later three Shuttle Orbiters - Discovery (OV-103), Atlantis (OV-104) & Endeavour (OV-105). Their upper surfaces were predominately protected by the larger Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation "blankets," which covered larger areas and took less time to install or repair. Individual tiles were still used for more upright, complex surfaces, such as the area around the Cockpit Windows and the fronts of the OMS Pods. 

The Columbia Special Edition Upper TPS & Standard Black Tile Decal Set is intended to model the entire surface of Orbiter Columbia (OV-102" during the last phase of her flight career, Missions STS-109 and STS-107. At that period, Columbia's upper surfaces were protected by a combination of AFRSI blankets and White Silica Tiles, which was not used on any other Shuttle Orbiter.