Print Scale 48-143 Decal P-39 Aircobra Top Pilots of the World War II Part 2 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-143 Waterslide Decals are designed for Bell P-39 Airacobra aircraft models in 1/48 scale (also written as 1:48). This “Aircobra top pilots of World War II – Part 2” sheet provides researched marking combinations for P-39 airframes used on the Eastern Front, including tactical numbers, national insignia, and a dedicated technical stencils guide.

The P-39 Airacobra was a single-engine fighter with a distinctive mid-mounted engine and tricycle landing gear. In model form, its prominent fuselage sides and tail surfaces make unit-style insignia and tactical numbers especially visible, so accurate decal proportions help bring a 1/48 build together.

For modelers, this set supports four specific subjects and includes a stencil placement diagram to help you reproduce smaller airframe markings consistently. It is suitable for 1/48 P-39 Airacobra kits marked as compatible by overall dimensions; careful positioning is recommended around panel lines and curved fuselage areas.

• Aircraft: Bell P-39 Airacobra
• Variant / Family: P-39 Airacobra (multiple sub-variants shown across options)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Soviet Union (VVS)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-143

Included aircraft marking options

• P-39 (serial 42-4403), tactical number “21”, 45 IAP, Kuban area, spring 1943; attribution in the profile notes to Lt. Dmitry Glinka.
• P-39N-1 (serial 42-9434), “White 45”, 16 GIAP, Poland, October 1944; attribution in the profile notes to Capt. Aleksandr Fyodorovich Klubov.
• P-39N, “Silver 24” (serial and pilot not stated), 191 IAP, Leningrad Front, summer 1944.
• P-39D-2 (serial 41-38428), “White 37”, 16 GIAP, April 1943; attribution in the profile notes to Capt. Vadim Ivanovich Fadeev.

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 48-143?

The set includes four marking options, matching the four numbered aircraft profiles shown in the instruction artwork.

Does the sheet include stencils for the P-39 Airacobra?

Yes. The instructions include a technical stencils placement diagram and corresponding stencil markings intended for the P-39 airframe.

Which P-39 versions are represented?

The options show multiple P-39 sub-variants (including N- and D-series references) as presented in the profiles, each with its own serial/tactical number combination.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 P-39 kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 scale P-39 Airacobra kits. As with many aftermarket decals, minor positioning adjustments may be needed depending on the specific kit tooling and panel layout.

Is this set suitable for beginners?

It is generally better suited to experienced modelers due to the inclusion of small stencil items and the need to align multiple markings cleanly on curved surfaces.