Print Scale 72-094 Decal Grumman F6F Hellcat Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-094 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale plastic model kits of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, one of the main carrier-based fighter aircraft of the United States Navy during the Second World War. This decal set provides historically researched marking options representing combat aircraft from different US Navy fighter squadrons, as well as a post-war example operated by the French Air Force.

The Grumman F6F Hellcat entered service in 1943 and quickly became the primary US Navy fighter in the Pacific Theater. It was designed for carrier operations and achieved a high combat success rate against Japanese aircraft. The aircraft remained in service after WWII with several allied air forces, including France, where it was used in Southeast Asia.

This decal set allows modelers to accurately reproduce individual aircraft with distinct nose art, modex numbers, and unit markings. The selection covers early F6F-3 and later F6F-5 variants, including aircraft operated by well-documented US Navy pilots and units aboard fleet carriers. The decals are suitable for 1:72 scale F6F Hellcat model kits from various manufacturers and are recommended for experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Grumman F6F Hellcat
• Variants: F6F-3, F6F-5
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service period: WWII (1939–1945) and early post-war
• Operators represented: United States Navy, French Air Force
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-094

Included aircraft marking options

1. F6F-3 No. 5 “Ruthless”, operated by Lt Oscar I. “Oc” Chenoweth Jr, XO VF-38, Segi Point, New Georgia, August 1943.
2. F6F-5 BuNo. 58937 No. 12, operated by Lt (jg) Arthur Ray “Hank” Hawkins, VF-31, USS Cabot, September 1944.
3. F6F-3 BuNo. 40467 No. 19, operated by Lt (jg) Alexander Vraciu, VF-6, USS Intrepid, 17 February 1944.
4. F6F-5 No. 8, operated by Ensigns Alfred R. Wood and Edward W. Olszewski, VOF-1, USS Tulagi, August 1944.
5. F6F-5 No. 99 “Hanger Lilly”, operated by Cdr Hugh T. Winters Jr, Commander Air Group 19, USS Lexington, November 1944.
6. F6F-5 BuNo. 72534 No. 115 “Death & Destruction”, operated by Ensigns Donald McPherson, Bill Kingston, and Littleton Ward, VF-83, USS Essex, May 1945.
7. F6F-5 No. 7, operated by Ens Robert E. Murray, VF-29, USS Cabot, April 1945.
8. F6F-5 VS-1, operated by Lt Cdr William E. Eder of the “claim Squadron”, 1945.
9. F6F-3 BuNo. 25813 No. 13 “My Own Joan II”, operated by Lt C.K. “Ken” Hilderbrandt, VF-33, Ondonga, 25 December 1943.
10. F6F-5 No. 8, operated by Cornelius N. “Conny” Nooy, VF-31, USS Belleau Wood, 25 July 1945.
11. Grumman F6F-5 “S”, GC II/9 “Auvergne”, French Air Force, Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam, 1952.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements WWII and early post-war aviation modeling projects.

FAQ

Which Hellcat variants are supported by this decal set?

The set includes marking options for both F6F-3 and F6F-5 variants. Modelers should confirm airframe details according to the selected version.

Are famous US Navy pilots represented?

Yes. The set includes aircraft operated by well-known US Navy pilots such as Alexander Vraciu and squadron commanders from frontline carrier units.

Is a post-war aircraft included?

Yes. One marking option represents an F6F-5 operated by the French Air Force in Vietnam in the early 1950s.

What skill level is recommended?

This decal set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the complexity of WWII carrier aircraft markings and variant-specific details.