Print Scale 48-172 Decal P-39 Aircobra Top Pilots of the World War II Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-172 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Bell P-39 Airacobra family and focus on individual aircraft markings connected with Soviet units during the Second World War period. This “Part 1” set combines five aircraft options with a technical stencil selection to support a detailed, research-oriented Airacobra build.

The sheet includes large national markings, aircraft numbers, and unit-specific identifiers, allowing you to reproduce several visually distinct finishes on the same airframe type. Scale is 1/48 (also written as 1:48), intended for standard 1/48 Airacobra kits.

Subject / Context: The P-39 served in multiple theaters and is often modeled in Soviet service due to the variety of number styles, placement conventions, and seasonal camouflage approaches documented for the type. This set reflects that variety without relying on a single squadron style.

For modelers: Print Scale 48-172 is useful when you want a specific numbered aircraft and matching stenciling rather than generic insignia only. Several markings are large and benefit from careful alignment on curved fuselage surfaces, so this set is best suited to intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Bell P-39 Airacobra
• Variant / Family: P-39N / P-39Q / P-400 / Airacobra I (as included)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 P-39 Airacobra plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Soviet Air Force and Soviet Naval Aviation subjects
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-172

Included aircraft marking options

• P-39N, 9 GIAP, August 1943. Markings presented for an aircraft associated in the set notes with Kpt. Sultan Achmet-Chan.
• P-39N, 16 GIAP, Germany, April 1945. Markings presented for an aircraft associated in the set notes with Lt. Konstantin Suchow.
• Airacobra I, serial AH636, “White 33”, 19 GIAP, Autumn 1942. Associated in the set notes with Capt. Ivan Dmitrievich Gaidaenko.
• P-39Q, “White 10”, 19 GIAP, Shongui, late 1943. Associated in the set notes with Capt. Pavel Stepanovich Kutakhov.
• P-400, “77”, 6 IAE VMF SF, winter 1942/43. Presented with temporary winter white finish and medium grey undersurfaces, associated in the set notes with Yuri Penakov.

In addition to the five aircraft options, the sheet includes a technical stencil set with a placement layout to support a more complete airframe finish.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale lineup and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. For suitable kits, see aircraft model kits and 1/48 scale aircraft model kits.

FAQ

Which Airacobra variants are covered by this sheet?

The set includes markings for P-39N and P-39Q aircraft, plus a P-400 option and an Airacobra I subject, as listed in the included marking options.

Are technical stencils included or only the main markings?

Technical stencils are included, with a placement reference layout intended to guide application.

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

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Airacobra kits; fit depends on how closely your chosen kit matches the panel lines and marking placement of the specific option you select.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

It is generally better for intermediate to advanced modelers because several markings are large and the stencil work is more time-consuming than a simple insignia-only sheet.