Print Scale 48-181 Decal Douglas F3F Demon Part 1 The complete set 2 leaf Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-181 waterslide decals are made for 1/48 scale models of the McDonnell F3H Demon (F3H-2 / later redesignation F-3B) in United States Navy service. The set is supplied as a two-sheet package and provides markings for carrier-based aircraft with period-appropriate codes, carrier names, and standard national insignia.

Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48). The artwork is intended to fit common 1/48 Demon kits and supports projects focused on late-1950s to early-1960s US Navy carrier aviation.

The F3H Demon was a single-seat naval jet fighter designed for operations from aircraft carriers during the early Cold War era. Markings for this type typically combine large tail codes, modex numbers, carrier identifiers, and safety/warning legends applied around intakes and service panels.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want a clearly identified airframe with carrier attribution and squadron-specific codes. The package includes national markings and selected stencils, so it can complement both clean airframes and weathered deck-operation finishes. Due to the size and alignment of large code elements, it is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: McDonnell F3H Demon
• Variant / Family: F3H-2 Demon (F-3B redesignation)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 McDonnell F3H Demon kit
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy (USA)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-181

Included aircraft marking options

• McDonnell F3H-2 Demon (F-3B), BuNo 143479, VF-41 “Black top pilots”, code 100/AG, USS Independence (CVA-62), 1959.
• McDonnell F3H Demon, BuNo 143599, VF-131, code 104/AE, USS Constellation (CVA-64), 1962.

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 supports projects within the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does this set include national insignia and “NAVY” titles?

Yes. The sheets include US national markings and “NAVY” titles along with the unit codes and carrier identifiers used by the included options.

Which time period is most appropriate for these markings?

The two aircraft options represent US Navy carrier markings from the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Will these decals work with any 1/48 F3H Demon kit?

The set is intended for 1/48 scale Demon kits. Minor sizing differences can exist between manufacturers, so test-fitting larger code elements before final placement is recommended.

Are stencils included or do I need a separate stencil sheet?

The set includes selected warning/safety-style legends and markings, plus the main identifiers. If your build requires a full airframe stencil suite, an additional dedicated stencil set may still be useful.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

Because the options use large multi-part codes and alignment-sensitive markings, this set is generally better for intermediate and advanced modelers.