Print Scale 144-019 Decal F-18 Hornet Scale 1:144 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 144-019 Waterslide Decals are made for 1:144 scale builds of the F/A-18C Hornet. The sheet focuses on U.S. carrier and expeditionary aviation subjects and provides four distinct aircraft marking choices with matching identifiers and unit-style graphics.

This set is intended for modelers who want a specific Hornet finish in a compact scale, including modex numbers, national insignia, tail codes, and selected airframe data markings appropriate to the aircraft shown on the instruction art.

The F/A-18 Hornet family is a carrier-capable multirole aircraft used by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps across the late Cold War and modern era. Its typical external markings combine high-visibility unit identifiers with extensive maintenance stenciling, making it a consistent subject for detailed scale projects.

For 1:144 projects, this decal set helps replicate specific BuNo-identified aircraft without needing custom artwork. It is suitable for any compatible 1:144 F/A-18C Hornet plastic model kit. Due to the small scale and the amount of fine stencil data, careful placement and alignment are recommended for best results.

• Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
• Variant / Family: F/A-18 Hornet family (F/A-18C)
• Scale: 1:144
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1:144 F/A-18C Hornet plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United States (US Navy / US Marine Corps)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 144-019

Included aircraft marking options

• F/A-18C Hornet, BuNo 163777, VFA-146 “Blue Diamonds”, tail code NG, modex 300 (US Navy).
• F/A-18C Hornet, BuNo 164909, VFA-195, tail code NF, modex 300 (US Navy).
• F/A-18C Hornet, BuNo 163730, VMFA-212, tail code WD, modex 01 (US Marine Corps).
• F/A-18C Hornet, BuNo 164971, VFA-192, tail code NF, modex 305 (US Navy).

The sheet also includes technical stencils and small servicing marks intended for 1:144 Hornet airframes.

Find more releases from Print Scale and browse related Decals and Waterslide Decals. For a matching project base, see Aircraft Model Kits Scale 1:144 and the full Aircraft Model Kits collection.

FAQ

Which Hornet variant does this set represent?

The marking options in this sheet are laid out for the F/A-18C Hornet, as shown in the included aircraft listings and instruction diagrams.

How many aircraft marking options are included?

This set provides four aircraft options, each identified by BuNo and paired with its corresponding modex and tail code details.

Does the set include stencil data?

Yes. In addition to the main unit markings, the sheet includes technical stenciling and small airframe labels sized for 1:144 models.

Will these decals work with any 1:144 F/A-18 kit?

They are intended for any compatible 1:144 scale F/A-18C Hornet plastic model kit. As with all decals, minor placement adjustments may be needed depending on kit panel lines and surface details.

Are these markings only for Navy aircraft?

No. The options include U.S. Navy subjects (VFA units) and a U.S. Marine Corps subject (VMFA-212), all within the same 1:144 sheet.