{"product_id":"print-scale-48-172-decal-p-39-aircobra-aces-of-the-world-war-ii-part-1-scale-1-48-for-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","title":"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","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Scale 48-172 waterslide decals\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed for \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e scale models of the \u003cstrong\u003eBell P-39 Airacobra\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject \/ Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAircraft: Bell P-39 Airacobra\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariant \/ Family: P-39N \/ P-39Q \/ P-400 \/ Airacobra I (as included)\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 P-39 Airacobra plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eService \/ Subject country: Soviet Air Force and Soviet Naval Aviation subjects\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 48-172\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded aircraft marking options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP-39N, 9 GIAP, August 1943. Markings presented for an aircraft associated in the set notes with Kpt. Sultan Achmet-Chan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP-39N, 16 GIAP, Germany, April 1945. Markings presented for an aircraft associated in the set notes with Lt. Konstantin Suchow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAiracobra I, serial AH636, “White 33”, 19 GIAP, Autumn 1942. Associated in the set notes with Capt. Ivan Dmitrievich Gaidaenko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP-39Q, “White 10”, 19 GIAP, Shongui, late 1943. Associated in the set notes with Capt. Pavel Stepanovich Kutakhov.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP-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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the five aircraft options, the sheet includes a \u003cstrong\u003etechnical stencil set\u003c\/strong\u003e with a placement layout to support a more complete airframe finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis decal set is part of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/print-scale\"\u003ePrint Scale\u003c\/a\u003e lineup and belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decals\"\u003eDecals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterslide-decals\"\u003eWaterslide Decals\u003c\/a\u003e categories. For suitable kits, see \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\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Airacobra variants are covered by this sheet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre technical stencils included or only the main markings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical stencils are included, with a placement reference layout intended to guide application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these decals fit any 1\/48 P-39 kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this decal set suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Print Scale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179107184822,"sku":"Print Scale 48-172","price":19.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/Decal_Print_Scale_48-172_1_plastic-models-kits.com.jpg?v=1754578788","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/print-scale-48-172-decal-p-39-aircobra-aces-of-the-world-war-ii-part-1-scale-1-48-for-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}