Print Scale 72-055 Decal Skyraider Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-055 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models representing the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, a single-engine attack aircraft operated by several air forces during the Cold War period. This decal set provides researched markings suitable for plastic model kits depicting Skyraider aircraft used from aircraft carriers and land bases.

The A-1 Skyraider remained in operational service well into the jet age due to its long endurance and payload capability. Aircraft of this type were operated by the United States Navy, United States Air Force, and several foreign air arms from the late 1950s through the Vietnam War era. Skyraiders appeared in a wide variety of paint schemes, squadron identifiers, and national markings reflecting their diverse operators and deployment environments.

This decal set is intended for modelers focusing on Cold War and Vietnam-era aircraft and accurate unit-level markings. The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support precise application on the Skyraider’s large fuselage, wings, and control surfaces. The set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Douglas A-1 Skyraider plastic model kit and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the aircraft’s size and the complexity of marking layouts.

• Aircraft: Douglas A-1 Skyraider
• Variant / Family: AD-4, AD-6 / A-1H series
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States and foreign operators
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-055

Included aircraft marking options

• A-1H (AD-4), carrier-based aircraft of VA-176, United States Navy.
• AD-6 (A-1H), VA-145 “Swordsmen”, United States Navy, USS Constellation, August 1964.
• A-1H, aircraft operated by the 22nd Special Operations Squadron, South Vietnam.
• AD-4NA Skyraider, aircraft operated by the Air Force of Chad.
• A-1H Skyraider, aircraft operated by Escadron d’Appui Aérien 1/21, Armée de l’Air.
• A-1 Skyraider, early Vietnam-era carrier-based aircraft of VA-52, United States Navy.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale product range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements Cold War aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set intended for?

This waterslide decal set is designed for the Douglas A-1 Skyraider in 1:72 scale.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to Cold War and Vietnam War–era service, primarily from the late 1950s through the 1960s.

Does the set include both naval and land-based aircraft?

Yes. The decal sheet includes markings for carrier-based United States Navy aircraft as well as land-based aircraft operated by other air forces.

Are foreign operators represented in this set?

Yes. The set includes marking options for Skyraider aircraft operated by non-US air arms.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the aircraft’s size and the complexity of multi-surface marking application.