Print Scale 72-066 Decal Wildcat and Martlet Top Pilots Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-066 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models representing the Grumman F4F Wildcat and its British counterpart, the Martlet, operated by Allied naval aviation units during the Second World War. This decal set provides researched markings suitable for plastic model kits depicting carrier-based and land-based fighters used between 1941 and 1945.

The Wildcat and Martlet served as standard naval fighters for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and the British Fleet Air Arm during the early and mid-war period. Aircraft of these types were operated from aircraft carriers and forward airfields across multiple theatres, including the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific regions. Markings from this period feature distinctive national insignia, squadron codes, and individual aircraft identifiers.

This decal set is intended for modelers focusing on WWII naval aviation subjects and accurate unit-level markings. The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support precise application on the Wildcat’s compact airframe, including fuselage sides, wings, and tail surfaces. The set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Grumman F4F Wildcat or Martlet plastic model kit and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the variety of marking styles included.

• Aircraft: Grumman F4F Wildcat / Martlet
• Variant / Family: F4F-3, F4F-4, FM-2, Martlet III, Martlet IV
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States and United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-066

Included aircraft marking options

• Martlet IV, Fleet Air Arm aircraft operated from HMS Formidable, November 1942.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, United States Navy carrier-based aircraft, October 1942.
• FM-2 Wildcat, United States Navy escort carrier aircraft, January 1945.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, United States Navy carrier-based aircraft, September 1942.
• FM-2 Wildcat, escort carrier aircraft, late 1944.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, land-based Marine Corps aircraft, Guadalcanal, 1943.
• F4F-3 Wildcat, early production variant operated in the Pacific theatre, 1942.
• Martlet III, Fleet Air Arm aircraft operated in the Western Desert, 1941.
• FM-2 Wildcat, late-war escort carrier aircraft, April 1945.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, United States Navy carrier-based aircraft, August 1942.
• F4F-4 Wildcat, Marine Corps aircraft, summer 1943.
• F4F-3 Wildcat, United States Navy carrier aircraft, spring 1942.
• F4F-3 Wildcat, United States Navy carrier aircraft, May 1942.

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 World War II naval aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which aircraft are covered by this decal set?

This waterslide decal set covers the Grumman F4F Wildcat and the British Martlet in 1:72 scale.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to Allied naval aviation aircraft operated during World War II between 1941 and 1945.

Are both US Navy and Fleet Air Arm aircraft included?

Yes. The set includes markings for aircraft operated by the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and the British Fleet Air Arm.

Are these decals compatible with all 1:72 Wildcat kits?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Wildcat or Martlet.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the number of marking options and the variety of unit identifiers.