Print Scale 48-071 Decal Grumman F6F Hellcat Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-071 Waterslide Decals are made for 1:48 scale aircraft models of the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The set provides U.S. Navy-style markings with multiple airframe codes, nose art elements, and a dedicated stencil selection intended for WWII-era carrier aviation subjects.

The F6F Hellcat was a single-seat carrier fighter used across many U.S. Navy units during World War II. This decal sheet focuses on several documented aircraft in dark sea blue and related late-war finishes, giving modelers options for different squadrons and timeframes without changing the base kit.

For modelers, this set helps complete a Hellcat build with consistent national insignia, numbers, and maintenance markings that can be difficult to mask or paint cleanly in 1:48. Markings are suitable for any compatible 1:48 F6F-3 / F6F-5 kit; careful alignment is recommended due to the density of small stencil items and multi-part codes.

• Aircraft: Grumman F6F Hellcat
• Variant / Family: F6F-3, F6F-5
• Scale: 1:48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1:48 Grumman F6F Hellcat kit
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-071

Included aircraft marking options

• F6F-3, No. 5 “Ruthless”, VF-38 (XO aircraft attribution noted in the guide), Segi Point, New Georgia, August 1943.
• F6F-5, BuNo 58937, No. 12, VF-31 (pilot attribution noted in the guide), USS Cabot, September 1944.
• F6F-3, BuNo 40467, No. 19, VF-6 (pilot attribution noted in the guide), USS Intrepid, 17 February 1944.
• F6F-5, No. 8, VOF-1 (two-person crew attribution noted in the guide), USS Tulagi, August 1944.
• F6F-5, No. 99 “Hanger Lilly”, Air Group 19 (commanding officer attribution noted in the guide), USS Lexington, November 1944.
• F6F-3, BuNo 25813, No. 13 “My Own Joan II”, VF-33 (pilot attribution noted in the guide), Ondonga, 25 December 1943.
• F6F-5, code “VS-1”, “claim Squadron” identification as shown in the guide, 1945.
• F6F-5, No. 8, VF-31 (pilot attribution noted in the guide), USS Belleau Wood, 25 July 1945.

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 builds within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many aircraft marking options are included?

The placement guide for Print Scale 48-071 shows eight separate Hellcat subjects, and the decal sheet is organized to support all eight options.

Does the set include technical stenciling?

Yes. In addition to aircraft codes and insignia, the sheet includes a structured stencil selection intended to finish airframe service markings on a 1:48 Hellcat.

Which Hellcat variants does this sheet support?

The options listed in the guide include both F6F-3 and F6F-5 variants, so the set can be used on either version when the kit details match the chosen subject.

Do I need decal setting solutions for application?

Standard waterslide decal methods apply. Setting solutions can be used if desired to help markings conform over panel lines and surface details.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

Because the sheet includes multiple code layouts and a dense stencil set, it is generally better suited to modelers who are comfortable with careful placement and alignment.