Print Scale 48-055 Decal Wildcat and Martlet Top Pilots Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-055 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Grumman Wildcat family, including FAA-operated Martlet variants (also written as 1:48). This decal sheet provides national insignia, carrier aircraft codes, side numbers, and unit identifiers suitable for several Wildcat/Martlet subjects from different WWII operational contexts.

The Wildcat and its Martlet counterparts served from carriers and forward bases, and their markings often combined prominent codes with period-appropriate insignia styles. This set focuses on identifiable aircraft numbers and units, allowing a modeler to build a specific airframe rather than a generic scheme.

For modelers, the sheet is useful when you want consistent code typography across multiple subjects and a structured selection of markings for early-to-mid war U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps and Fleet Air Arm aircraft. Because several options include multiple code elements and small details, careful alignment is recommended. The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Wildcat/Martlet kits; minor positioning adjustments may be needed depending on the kit’s panel layout and surface detail.

• Aircraft: Grumman Wildcat / Martlet
• Variant / Family: F4F-3, F4F-4, FM-2, Martlet IV
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States and United Kingdom (Fleet Air Arm)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-055

Included aircraft marking options

• Martlet IV, FN112 “07D”, No. 888 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Formidable, Operation Torch period, November 1942.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, BuNo 3417 “White 19”, VF-10, USS Enterprise, October 1942 period.
• FM-2 Wildcat, BuNo not listed, “White 35”, VC-27, USS Savo Island, January 1945 period.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, BuNo 5193 “Black 13”, VF-6, USS Enterprise, September 1942 period.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, BuNo 02124 “White 77”, VMF-221, Guadalcanal area, April 1943 period.
• F4F-3 Wildcat, BuNo not listed, “Black 8”, VMF-212, Guadalcanal area, September–November 1942 period.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, BuNo 5192 “Black F12”, VF-5, USS Saratoga, 7 August 1942 period.
• FM-2 Wildcat, BuNo not listed, “White 29”, VC-93, USS Petrof Bay, April 1945 period.

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 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-055?

The sheet includes eight distinct marking options, matching the eight numbered aircraft profiles shown in the instruction artwork.

Which Wildcat/Martlet variants are covered by this set?

The options include Martlet IV and U.S. Wildcat-family subjects identified as F4F-3, F4F-4, and FM-2.

Are the carrier names and unit identifiers part of the included options?

Yes. The provided options include unit designations and ship names (where shown in the source artwork), along with aircraft numbers/codes.

Will these decals work with any 1/48 Wildcat kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Wildcat/Martlet kits. As with most decals, minor adjustments may be needed depending on the specific kit’s surface details and proportions.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

It is generally better suited to experienced modelers because several options use multiple code elements and small details that benefit from careful alignment and a planned application sequence.