Print Scale 48-265 Decal P-38 Lightning «Shark Mouth» Part 4 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-265 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning featuring shark-mouth style nose art (Part 4). The set includes two distinct USAAF aircraft options and a detailed selection of technical stencils intended for WWII-era P-38 builds.

Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48). The decal sheet provides national insignia, aircraft numbers, nose art elements, and maintenance markings to support a complete, reference-based finish on compatible plastic model kits.

The P-38 Lightning served in multiple roles, including reconnaissance and fighter operations, and its twin-boom layout provides large, clear areas for unit identifiers and nose art. Shark-mouth motifs and aircraft names were used on some airframes as visual identifiers and are reproduced here as decal components rather than pre-painted camouflage.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want a P-38 project with a well-defined nose presentation and consistent stencil detail. Because shark-mouth assemblies and small text markings require careful alignment across curves and panel lines, the set is best suited to intermediate and advanced builders using any compatible 1/48 P-38 kit.

• Aircraft: Lockheed P-38 Lightning
• Variant / Family: P-38 (includes option notes for F-4C and P-38H)
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 Lockheed P-38 Lightning kit
• Service / Subject country: United States Army Air Forces (USA)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-265

Included aircraft marking options

• Lockheed P-38, F-4C-1-LO, aircraft number 119, nose name “The Florida Gator”, 22nd Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Photo Group, 8th Air Force, Mount Farm, 1944 (includes shark-mouth elements and option-specific name/number markings).
• Lockheed P-38H-1, serial 42-66905, aircraft number 33, “Japanese Sandman II”, 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force (includes shark-mouth elements and option-specific name/number markings).

Additional contents include US national insignia and a technical stencil set shown in the placement guide for consistent servicing and identification detail.

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 complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does the set include technical stencils or only the nose art and codes?

It includes both: option markings (nose art, numbers, insignia) and a technical stencil set referenced in the placement guide.

Are the shark-mouth elements provided as separate pieces?

Yes. The shark-mouth motif is supplied as decal components intended to be aligned around the cowling/nose area as shown in the instructions.

Can I build both aircraft options from one sheet?

The set contains two options, but most builders will choose one scheme per model because key identifiers (numbers and names) are specific to each aircraft.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 P-38 kit?

They are designed for 1/48 P-38 kits. Because nose contours can vary slightly between manufacturers, test-fitting the mouth and name elements before final application is recommended.

Are national insignia included or do I need a separate sheet?

US national insignia are included on the sheet to support a complete markings package for the listed options.