Print Scale 48-109 Decal 1:48 Grumman F9F Panther Paer 2 The complete set 2 leaf (+technical stencils)

Print Scale 48-109 Waterslide Decals is a two-sheet set for 1/48 scale models of the Grumman F9F family, covering both F9F Panther and later F9F Cougar subjects. The package combines aircraft-specific codes and unit markings with a dedicated technical stencil sheet for a consistent finished appearance. Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48).

The included options focus on carrier-based U.S. Navy aircraft from the mid-to-late 1950s and one aircraft associated with naval aviation at Punta Indio in 1960, giving modelers a mix of markings styles within the same overall airframe lineage. Large codes, tail identifiers, and national insignia are supported by a broad selection of smaller airframe data markings.

The F9F Panther/Cougar series represents early jet carrier aviation, and the clean lines of the airframe make unit codes and tail markings especially prominent in 1/48 scale. A stencil-heavy finish is often characteristic of these subjects, particularly around access panels and service points.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want one package that includes both the main identifiers and the smaller technical markings. Because several decals are large and alignment-sensitive (codes, tail identifiers, and long fuselage titles), apply them over a gloss surface and work in stages: major markings first, then stencils by section. The set is listed as universal and can be used with any 1/48 F9F Panther/Cougar plastic model kit, adjusting placement where kit panel lines or specific sub-variant details differ.

• Aircraft: Grumman F9F Panther / Cougar
• Variant / Family: F9F-2 Panther, F9F-8 / F9F-8B Cougar
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy; Argentina (naval aviation subject as listed)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-109

Included aircraft marking options

• F9F-8B Cougar, US Navy, modex 310, BuNo 141089, VA-76; USS Forrestal (CV-59), 1957 (as shown in the guide).
• F9F-8 Cougar, US Navy, BuAer 144298, VF-43; USS Saratoga (CVA-60), 1957 (as shown in the guide).
• F9F-2 Panther, Base Aeronaval Punta Indio, March 1960 (as shown in the guide).

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 in Print Scale 48-109?

The set includes three numbered aircraft options, shown as subjects 1–3 in the placement guide.

Does this sheet cover both Panther and Cougar variants?

Yes. The options include one F9F-2 Panther subject and two Cougar subjects (F9F-8 and F9F-8B) as listed in the guide.

Are technical stencils included on a separate sheet?

Yes. The set includes a dedicated stencil sheet alongside the aircraft-specific markings.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 F9F kit?

The set is listed as universal. It can be used with any 1/48 Panther/Cougar kit, but spacing of codes and the exact position of stencils may need minor adjustment to match your kit’s panel layout.

What is a practical order for applying a two-sheet set like this?

Apply large identifiers and insignia first, then add the smaller stencils in sections (nose, fuselage, wings, tail). This helps maintain alignment and reduces the risk of shifting key markings.