Print Scale 32-026 Decal 1:32 Polikarpov I-153 "Chaika" Part 2 The complete set 1.5 leaf

Print Scale 32-026 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:32 scale aircraft models of the Polikarpov I-153 “Chaika” (Part 2). The set provides historically documented markings for aircraft operated outside their original service, with a focus on German and Finnish use during the WWII period.

This sheet includes a mix of large identifiers, unit codes, and period-style national insignia intended to match the layouts shown in the reference profiles. It is suitable for modelers building an I-153 with distinctive training, evaluation, or captured-service presentation.

The Polikarpov I-153 was a compact biplane fighter of late-1930s design that remained in limited frontline and secondary roles into the early 1940s. Captured and evaluated airframes later appeared with non-Soviet markings, creating visually unusual subjects that differ from standard VVS schemes.

For modelers, this set offers multiple options with different code styles and tail/fin markings, helping you plan a project around a specific aircraft profile rather than a generic finish. It is marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:32 Polikarpov I-153 plastic model kit; careful placement and alignment are recommended due to the size and visibility of the codes and insignia.

• Aircraft: Polikarpov I-153 “Chaika”
• Variant / Family: I-153 (I-15 family)
• Scale: 1:32
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1:32 Polikarpov I-153 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: WWII-era German Air Force (Germany) and Finnish Air Force (Finland)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 32-026

Included aircraft marking options

• I-153, JVS 3, aircraft number “101”, Vienna–Schwechat, 1942. Noted as an advanced fighter trainer in the reference profile.
• I-153, Stab./Luftlandegeschwader 1, code “H4+MB”.
• I-153, 3./LeLv 6 (Finland), code “IT-16”, serial 6, associated with Kapteeni Per-Erik Ahonius; Römpötti area, July 1942 (as captioned in the profile).
• I-153, Finnish Air Force code “VH-12”. Caption notes loss near Someri Island on 9 July 1942 following an engine fire.
• I-153, 3./LeLv 6 (Finland), code “IT-15”, serial 5. Caption notes appearance dated 30 October 1942; underside color reference given as RLM 65 in the profile notes.
• I-153, 3./LeLv 6 (Finland), code “IT-18”, serial 8, captioned to November 1942 with pilot attribution in the profile.

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 1:32 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 32-026?

The set includes six distinct marking options, each shown as a separate aircraft profile with its own codes and insignia placement.

Which services are represented by the marking options?

The options cover aircraft presented in WWII-era German Air Force (Germany) and Finnish Air Force (Finland) use, as indicated in the reference captions.

What does “Part 2” mean on this decal set?

“Part 2” identifies the sheet as a continuation within a broader I-153 theme. It can be used as a standalone decal set for the specific options listed on the instruction profiles.

Are these decals compatible with any 1:32 Polikarpov I-153 kit?

Yes. The set is described as universal; it is intended for any 1:32 kit depicting the Polikarpov I-153, with normal modeler checks for fit and placement against panel lines and control surfaces.

Do I need special tools for application?

Standard waterslide decal methods are suitable. Modelers may use their preferred setting solutions and a gloss-to-matte finishing sequence to help decals conform to surface detail.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.