Print Scale 48-186 Decal Bell AH-1 Cobra Part 1 Scale 1:48 for Helicopter Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-186 waterslide decals are intended for 1/48 scale plastic model kits of the Bell AH-1W Super Cobra (AH-1 Cobra family). This Part 1 sheet provides modern-era USMC helicopter markings with several documented aircraft identifiers, suitable for builders who want a specific tail number and unit context rather than generic kit decals.

The AH-1W is a twin-engine development of the Cobra line used in US Marine Corps attack helicopter units. Its narrow fuselage and external stores options create a distinctive model profile, and accurate codes, bureau numbers, and small airframe markings help capture the look of operational aircraft from the late Cold War into the modern period.

For modelers, this set supports detailed finishing on a 1/48 AH-1W, including unit identifiers and aircraft serial references. It is listed as universal, so it can be used with any compatible 1/48 Super Cobra kit; due to the density of small stencils and precise alignment around curved surfaces, it is best suited to intermediate and advanced builds.

• Aircraft: Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
• Variant / Family: AH-1 Cobra family (AH-1W)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Helicopter plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (US Marine Corps)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-186

Included aircraft marking options

• Bell AH-1W Super Cobra, aircraft number “209”, registration 165369 (MSN 26369), code “SM-23”, Naval Air Facility El Centro (NJK / KNJK), California, USA, 19 February 2015.
• AH-1W Lot I Super Cobra, HMLA-169 “Vipers” (USMC), aircraft number “140”, BuNo 162535.
• AH-1W (USMC), aircraft number “237”, depicted with a desert-environment engine inlet protection fit; noted with a typical Desert Storm loadout reference (70 mm rockets and TOW missiles).

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 helicopter model kits and complements builds within the helicopter model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Cobra variant is this decal set focused on?

This sheet is focused on the AH-1W Super Cobra within the Bell AH-1 Cobra family, in 1/48 scale.

Do the options include unit and identification details?

Yes. The marking options include aircraft numbers and identifiers such as BuNo/registration data and a specific USMC unit reference (HMLA-169), depending on the option.

Can I use this set with any 1/48 AH-1W kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/48 Super Cobra kits. Check the placement guide against your kit’s panel lines, tail boom details, and any included antenna fits before applying the decals.

Does the sheet assume a particular stores or configuration fit?

One option is noted with a desert-environment inlet protection fit and a typical period loadout reference. You can match your kit’s parts and weapons set to the chosen option, or select an option without configuration-specific notes.

Is this set suitable for beginner modelers?

It is generally recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers because small markings must align cleanly on curved helicopter surfaces and around external details.