Print Scale 48-184 Decal Kaman Sea Sprite The complete set 2 leaf Scale 1:48 for Helicopter Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-184 waterslide decals are intended for 1/48 scale helicopter models of the Kaman Sea Sprite (H-2 family). This set provides U.S. Navy helicopter markings with bureau numbers and modex-style identifiers for several Sea Sprite variants, suitable for a historically neutral carrier-aviation and naval-base context.

The Sea Sprite served as a shipboard utility and anti-submarine platform, operating from aircraft carriers and other naval vessels as well as shore facilities. On a 1/48 helicopter build, the combination of tail numbers, side markings, and high-visibility deck identifiers makes accurate placement important for a clean, realistic finish.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want a Sea Sprite project with specific documented aircraft identities rather than generic national markings. It is listed as universal for 1/48 Sea Sprite kits with compatible dimensions. Because the markings include multiple identifiers that need careful alignment on curved fuselage surfaces, the set is generally more comfortable for intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Kaman Sea Sprite (H-2)
• Variant / Family: UH-2C, HH-2C, HH-2D, NUH-2C, YSH-2E
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Helicopter
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy (USA)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-184

Included aircraft marking options

• UH-2C Sea Sprite (BuNo 152195), UP78, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-1; USS Kitty Hawk, 1968.
• UH-2C Sea Sprite (BuNo 149753), UP04, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-1; USS Coral Sea, 1968.
• UH-2C Sea Sprite (BuNo 149745), NM005, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-1; USS Oriskany, 1970.
• UH-2C Sea Sprite (BuNo 152202), NL006, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-1; USS Coral Sea, 1969.
• HH-2C Sea Sprite (BuNo 149773), Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-7; Gulf of Tonkin area, 1971.
• HH-2D Sea Sprite (BuNo 149031), TD14, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light Squadron HSL-31; NAS North Island, California, 1976.
• NUH-2C Sea Sprite (BuNo 147981); Pacific Missile Test Range, Point Mugu, California, 1972.
• HH-2D Sea Sprite (BuNo 152203), HU23, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-2; USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1971.
• YSH-2E Sea Sprite (BuNo 150169), TD6, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-5; USS Fox, 1971.

This decal sheet 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 helicopter model kits and complements projects within the broader helicopter model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Sea Sprite versions are covered by this decal set?

The marking options include UH-2C, HH-2C, HH-2D, NUH-2C, and YSH-2E variants within the Kaman Sea Sprite (H-2) family.

Are these decals compatible with any 1/48 Sea Sprite kit?

The set is listed as universal. Best results are expected on 1/48 Sea Sprite kits that match typical H-2 proportions and standard marking placement.

What time period do the included aircraft options represent?

The listed options are dated from 1968 to 1976, covering U.S. Navy shipboard and shore-based Sea Sprite use during that period.

What helps with applying helicopter markings on curved fuselage surfaces?

A smooth gloss base, careful positioning, and optional decal setting solutions can help decals conform over curves and panel lines. Use standard waterslide decal methods according to modeler preference.