Print Scale 48-159 Decal 1:48 Navy F9F-2 -3 Panthers Part 1

Print Scale 48-159 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Grumman F9F Panther family, covering F9F-2, F9F-2B, and F9F-3 aircraft marked for U.S. Navy. The sheet provides modex codes, Bureau Numbers (BuNo), national insignia, and ship/squadron identifiers as shown in the placement guide.

The F9F Panther served as a carrier-based jet fighter in the early Cold War period, operating from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and using high-contrast markings that are well suited to 1/48 display builds. This set focuses on specific shipboard squadrons and time frames, enabling a modeler to reproduce a documented aircraft identity rather than a generic scheme.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want matching carrier-style markings across fuselage, tail, and wing positions, including consistent modex lettering and BuNo formats. Print Scale lists the set as universal for 1/48 kits; because the markings include multiple large code elements that require careful alignment, it is generally best suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Grumman F9F Panther
• Variant / Family: F9F-2 / F9F-2B / F9F-3
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy (United States)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-159

Included aircraft marking options

• F9F-3, BuNo 123025, modex S-202, VF-52, USS Valley Forge (CV-45), July 1950.
• F9F-2, BuNo 127184, modex V-101, VF-111, USS Philippine Sea (CV-47), November 1950.
• F9F-2, BuNo 125136, modex K-105, VF-31, USS Leyte (CV-32), November 1950.
• F9F-2B, BuNo 123612, modex B-121 “Ozark Ike”, VF-191, USS Princeton (CV-37), April–May 1951.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed 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 48-159?

This set includes four aircraft marking options, numbered 1 through 4 in the instruction guide.

Which Panther versions does the sheet support?

The options are presented for F9F-2, F9F-2B, and F9F-3 aircraft. Choose the option that matches your kit’s variant details.

Are carrier identifiers included?

Yes. The marking options are tied to specific U.S. Navy squadrons and aircraft carriers, and the sheet includes the modex-style codes used for shipboard identification.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 F9F Panther kit?

Print Scale lists the set as universal for 1/48 scale. Fit should be broadly compatible, but it’s recommended to test-placement of larger code elements to match your kit’s tail and fuselage geometry.