Print Scale 32-025 Decal 1:32 Polikarpov I-153 "Chaika" Part 1. The complete set 1,5 leaf

Print Scale 32-025 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:32 scale aircraft models of the Polikarpov I-153 “Chaika” (Part 1). The set provides a selection of researched insignia, numbers, and aircraft-specific details suitable for WWII-era I-153 subjects, including Soviet service, Finnish service, and aircraft documented in captured condition.

The I-153 was a compact biplane fighter design widely associated with the late-1930s and early-WWII period. Its markings often combine bold tactical numbers, national insignia, and small airframe details that stand out on an open-cockpit biplane model.

This decal set helps a modeler reproduce multiple I-153 airframes without mixing parts from different sheets. Part 1 focuses on a defined group of documented subjects and includes a variety of number styles and emblem placements suitable for different units and operating areas.

• Aircraft: Polikarpov I-153 “Chaika”
• Variant / Family: I-153 (including I-153 M-62 subject)
• Scale: 1:32
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Soviet Union; Finland; Germany (captured aircraft context)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 32-025

Included aircraft marking options

• Polikarpov I-153, serial “50”, 1st AE / 71st IAP / 61st AB (VVS KBF), Bychye Pole (USSR), summer 1942; markings include tally-style symbols as depicted in the guide.
• Polikarpov I-153, serial “2”, 123rd IAP / 10th SAD; recorded at Bobruisk airfield (USSR), July 1941, documented after capture.
• Polikarpov I-153, serial “3/3”, 3rd AE / 32nd IAP, VVS Black Sea Fleet, Sevastopol, June 1941.
• Polikarpov I-153, serial “24”, 71st IAP (VVS KBF), spring 1942; scheme associated with Capt. K. V. Soloviev as noted in the reference.
• Polikarpov I-153, serial “12”, Finnish front, June 1941; later repaired and used in Finnish Air Force service as VH-19 (IT-19) until February 1945.
• Polikarpov I-153, aircraft number “88”, August 1942; scheme associated with Lt. B. V. Yakushev, with tally-style symbols shown in the guide.
• Polikarpov I-153, serial “9”, 42 IAP (Vilnius); camouflage style typical of 1939–1940.
• Polikarpov I-153 M-62, 127 IAP, Borisov area; late-production airframe documented in photographs after capture during the 1941 campaign.

This decal sheet is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for 1:32 scale aircraft model kits and supports projects from the broader aircraft model kits selection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in this set?

Print Scale 32-025 (Part 1) includes eight marking options for the Polikarpov I-153, covering multiple units and service contexts listed in the “Included aircraft marking options” section.

Does this sheet include subjects outside Soviet service?

Yes. The set includes one subject presented in Finnish Air Force service and one subject documented after capture, alongside multiple Soviet-service options.

Is this decal set limited to a specific model kit brand?

No. The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1:32 Polikarpov I-153 plastic model kit, provided the kit dimensions match the chosen markings.

What does “Part 1” mean for this decal release?

“Part 1” indicates this sheet covers a defined first group of I-153 subjects. It can be used as a standalone set for these options without requiring other parts.

Is this set suitable for beginners?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers because it includes multiple airframe-specific layouts and smaller details that benefit from careful placement on biplane surfaces.