Print Scale 48-059 Decal P-39 Airacobra Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-059 Waterslide Decals are designed for Bell P-39 Airacobra projects in 1/48 scale (also written as 1:48). The set includes aircraft-specific identifiers such as serials, codes, nose art elements, national insignia, and a dedicated selection of technical stencils for multiple WWII subjects.

Alongside the standard P-39 variants, the sheet also covers the P-400 designation used for export-configured Airacobras operated by USAAF units in the Pacific. The included options reflect different unit contexts and theatres, with finishes shown in olive drab/neutral gray and other period-style layouts referenced in the instruction artwork.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want complete identities for several Airacobra builds without combining separate code, insignia, and stencil sheets. It is listed as universal for compatible 1/48 P-39 kits. Several options feature multi-part nose markings and tight alignment around panel lines, so a gloss base coat and careful positioning are recommended.

• Aircraft: Bell P-39 Airacobra / P-400
• Variant / Family: P-39D, P-39L, P-39N, P-400
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Bell P-39 Airacobra kit
• Service / Subject country: United States, France
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-059

Included aircraft marking options

• P-400, 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, Fifth Air Force; “12 Mile” Aerodrome, New Guinea, 1942. Marking guide associates this aircraft with Lt. Eugene Wahl.
• P-39D-1 (serial 41-28297), number “51”; 363rd Training Squadron, California, 1942.
• P-39D-1 (serial 41-38350), code “P”; 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, Fifth Air Force; Milne Bay, New Guinea, October 1942. Marking guide associates this aircraft with Lt. I. A. Erickson.
• P-400, number “80” with nickname “Pepper”; 67th Fighter Squadron, 347th Fighter Group, Thirteenth Air Force; Guadalcanal, late 1942. The guide notes a non-standard camouflage presentation.
• P-39N-5 (serial 218738), code “A”; GC I/4 “Navarre”, 1944.
• P-39L-1 (serial 42-4558), code “QT” with nickname “The Pantie Bandit”; 93rd Fighter Group, Tunisia, 1943.

Additional marking information

The instruction artwork includes a technical stencil placement diagram and references for the primary colour layout used on the illustrated aircraft, helping with positioning of small service markings and maintenance text.

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

Which Airacobra variants are represented in Print Scale 48-059?

The marking guide includes options for P-39D-1, P-39L-1, P-39N-5, and P-400 subjects, each with its own serial/codes and artwork elements.

Does the set include technical stencils or only the main markings?

It includes a technical stencil selection, and the guide provides a placement diagram to support correct positioning on the airframe.

Is this decal sheet tied to a specific kit manufacturer?

No. It is listed as universal for 1/48 P-39 kits; confirm the size and placement of large codes and nose art against your chosen tooling before final setting.

Any tips for applying the shark-mouth and other multi-part nose markings?

Apply over a gloss surface, align the major reference pieces first (mouth outline or centreline elements), then add smaller parts in sequence. Seal with a clear coat after full drying.