Print Scale 144-011 Decal A-10 Thunderbolt II Scale 1:144 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 144-011 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:144 scale models of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. This sheet focuses on A-10A-era markings associated with the early 1990s and later USAF service, including aircraft shown in Gulf-region deployments, stateside units, and exercise schemes.

The set includes unit badges, tail codes, serials, nose art names, and national insignia sized for small-scale builds. Several options are presented in dark green / gray-style camouflage layouts, with additional subjects shown in special or training-related patterns.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a dedicated close air support aircraft recognized for its distinctive airframe and consistent USAF service use across multiple decades. For modelers, it remains a practical subject for weathering, stencil work, and varied tail-code presentations without requiring large-scale kits.

For 1:144 builders, this decal sheet provides 15 separate aircraft marking options plus technical stencil elements. It is listed as universal for 1:144 A-10 kits; checking exact placement around panel lines and pylons is recommended due to tooling differences between manufacturers.

• Aircraft: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
• Variant / Family: A-10A Thunderbolt II
• Scale: 1:144
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (USAF)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 144-011

Included aircraft marking options

• A-10A (serial 76-0531) “Stephanie Anne Bayou Babe”, 926 TFG / 706 TFS “Cajuns”, tail code “NO”; NAS New Orleans (LA), deployed to King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia).
• A-10A (serial 77-0272) “Desert Doc”, 926 TFG / 706 TFS “Cajuns”, tail code “NO”; NAS New Orleans (LA), deployed to King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia).
• A-10A, 355th TFS / 354th TFW “Falcons”, tail code “MB”; Myrtle Beach AFB (SC), deployed to King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia).
• A-10A (serial 79-0112) “Here Comes the Judge”, 355th TFS / 354th TFW “Falcons”, tail code “MB”; Myrtle Beach AFB (SC), deployed to King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia).
• A-10A (serial 79-0096) “Honey Buns”, with “Wicked Sensation” text and a 61-mission tally style marking; 353rd TFS / 354th TFW “Panthers”, tail code “MB”; Myrtle Beach AFB (SC), deployed to King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia).
• A-10A (serial 78-0582) “Alligator”, markings referencing 46th TFTS tail code “BD”; 926 TFG / 706 TFS “Cajuns”, tail code “NO”; NAS New Orleans (LA), deployed to King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia).
• A-10A (serial 81-0964), tail code “AR”; 511th TFS, noted in references with “Shanghai” name marking, January 1991.
• A-10A Thunderbolt II (serial 80-0219), 509th TFS, 10th TFW, USAF; tail code “AR”.
• A-10A (serial 77-0271) 706 TFS “Cajuns” / 926 FG; noted as displayed at Moody AFB (Georgia) in 1992 and later associated with AMARG (Davis–Monthan AFB, Arizona).
• A-10A (serial shown as 74-552), 349th Wing AFRES, 1995.
• A-10A (USAF serial 75-0258), 57th TTW (TAC), exercise “JAWS”, 1978 scheme.
• A-10A (serial shown as 75-0260), 57th Tactical Training Wing; “JAWS II” exercise scheme, November 1977.
• A-10A (serial 79-0179), 74th EFS / 332nd AEG, Jacobabad (Pakistan), March 2002.
• A-10A (serial 81-0954), 81st EFS / 455th AEW, Bagram AB (Afghanistan), June 2003.
• A-10A (serial 80-0252), 75th EFS / 455th AEW, Bagram AB (Afghanistan), February 2005.

Additional marking information

The instruction artwork includes a dedicated technical stencil layout and camouflage callouts for the green/gray scheme presentation.

• Technical stencils: placement diagrams are provided for common A-10 airframe stencil locations.
• Camouflage references shown: Dark Gray (FS 36081), Dark Green (FS 34092), Light Green (FS 34102).

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:144 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many aircraft marking options are included in Print Scale 144-011?

This set includes 15 aircraft marking options, numbered 1 through 15 in the instructions.

Does the sheet include technical stencils?

Yes. The instructions show a separate technical stencil placement layout intended to support a more complete finish on 1:144 A-10 models.

Which time period do these markings cover?

The options are presented across early-1990s Gulf-region deployments, later USAF service examples (2002–2005), and selected exercise schemes from the late 1970s.

Will these decals fit any 1:144 A-10 kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1:144 A-10 kits. Because kit dimensions and panel layouts vary, test-fitting the larger tail codes and bands before final placement is recommended.

Are color references provided for the camouflage shown in the instructions?

The instruction sheet includes FS references for a dark gray and two green tones used in the illustrated camouflage scheme.