{"product_id":"print-scale-48-160-decal-1-48-navy-f9f-2-3-part-2-1-5-sheets","title":"Print Scale 48-160 Decal 1:48 Navy F9F-2 -3 Panthers in Combat Part 2 1.5 sheets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Scale 48-160 waterslide decals\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed for \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale models of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrumman F9F Panther\u003c\/strong\u003e (F9F-2 \/ F9F-3 family) in United States Navy carrier markings associated. This “Part 2” sheet provides a focused selection of modex numbers, tail codes, national insignia, and carrier-style identifiers for four specific aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set supports a classic early-jet US Navy finish with large “NAVY” lettering and shipboard unit presentation. Scale is 1\/48 (also written as 1:48), intended for builders working with standard 1\/48 Panther kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject \/ Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e The F9F Panther was a carrier-based jet fighter used by US Navy squadrons in the early 1950s. Markings from this period typically combine prominent codes and restrained stenciling, reflecting fleet carrier operations during a transitional era in naval aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print Scale 48-160 is useful if you want accurate modex-style numbers and squadron-specific identifiers without mixing subjects from different aircraft types. Because carrier markings often rely on careful symmetry and alignment (especially large tail and fuselage codes), this set is best suited to modelers with experience applying multi-part waterslide decals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft: Grumman F9F Panther\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariant \/ Family: F9F-2 \/ F9F-3 (as represented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Waterslide decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of equipment: Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended kit: for any compatible 1\/48 F9F Panther plastic model kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Print Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: Print Scale 48-160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded aircraft marking options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF9F-2B, BuNo 123589, modex S-101, VF-51, USS Essex (CV-9), 1951–1952.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF9F-2, BuNo 123575, modex L-211, nickname recorded as “Big Dick”, VF-72, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31), November 1952.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF9F-2, BuNo 125088, modex H-301, VF-831, USS Antietam (CV-36), March 1952.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF9F-2, BuNo 123484, modex H-305, VF-151, USS Boxer (CV-21), August 1953. Markings include a small numeric tally-style marking as shown in the reference profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis decal set is part of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/print-scale\"\u003ePrint Scale\u003c\/a\u003e lineup and sits in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decals\"\u003eDecals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterslide-decals\"\u003eWaterslide Decals\u003c\/a\u003e categories. For matching kits, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eaircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 scale aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Scale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179106758838,"sku":"Print Scale 48-160","price":19.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/Decal_Print_Scale_48-160_1_plastic-models-kits.com.jpg?v=1754578999","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/print-scale-48-160-decal-1-48-navy-f9f-2-3-part-2-1-5-sheets","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}