Print Scale 72-102 Decal A-10 Thunderbolt II Scale 1:72

Print Scale 72-102 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale plastic model kits of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, a U.S. Air Force close air support aircraft widely known for its long operational career. This decal set provides historically documented marking options covering aircraft from the late Cold War period through modern combat operations.

This decal sheet includes multiple individual aircraft with distinctive nose art, tail codes, and mission markings. The set is designed for universal compatibility with 1:72 scale A-10 kits and is recommended for experienced modelers due to the quantity of markings and stencilling.

• Aircraft: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
• Variant: A-10A
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Category: Aircraft decals
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service operator: United States Air Force (USAF)
• Historical period: Late Cold War to Modern era (1970s–2000s)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-102

Included marking options

• A-10A 76-0531 “Stephanie Anne Bayou Babe”, 926 TFG / 706 TFS “Cajuns”, tail code NO, NAS New Orleans; deployed to King Fahd Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
• A-10A 77-0272 “Desert Doc”, 926 TFG / 706 TFS “Cajuns”, tail code NO, NAS New Orleans; Saudi Arabia deployment.
• A-10A, 355th TFS / 354th TFW “Falcons”, tail code MB, Myrtle Beach AFB; Saudi Arabia.
• A-10A 79-0112 “Here Comes the Judge”, 355th TFS / 354th TFW “Falcons”, tail code MB.
• A-10A 79-0096 “Honey Buns” / “Wicked Sensation”, 353rd TFS / 354th TFW “Panthers”, tail code MB; 61 mission markings.
• A-10A 78-0582 “Alligator”, leased from 46th TFTS (tail code BD), serving with 926 TFG / 706 TFS “Cajuns”, tail code NO.
• A-10A 81-0964, operated by Capt. Todd “Shanghai” Sheehy, 511th TFS, January 1991.
• A-10A 80-0219, 509th TFS, 10th TFW, USAF.
• A-10A 77-0271, 706 TFS “Cajuns” / 926 FG; displayed at Moody AFB in 1992, later transferred to AMARG at Davis-Monthan AFB.
• A-10A 74-0552, 349th Wing, Air Force Reserve, 1995.
• A-10A 75-0258, 57th Tactical Training Wing, TAC, USAF; camouflage scheme during Exercise JAWS, 1978.
• A-10A 75-0260, 57th Tactical Training Wing; Exercise JAWS II, November 1977.
• A-10A 79-0179, 74th EFS / 332nd AEG, Jacobabad, Pakistan, March 2002.
• A-10A 81-0954, 81st EFS / 455th AEW, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, June 2003.
• A-10A 80-0252, 75th EFS / 455th AEW, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, February 2005.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Waterslide Decals category. It is suitable for 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements modern U.S. Air Force subjects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which A-10 variant is covered by this decal set?

This set focuses on the A-10A Thunderbolt II variant used by the U.S. Air Force from the late 1970s through the 2000s.

Are these decals suitable for all 1:72 A-10 kits?

The decals are designed as universal and can be used with most 1:72 scale A-10 Thunderbolt II kits. Minor adjustments may be required depending on kit surface detail.

What historical periods are represented?

The markings span from pre-Desert Storm training schemes through Operation Desert Storm and later deployments in Afghanistan.

Do the decals include nose art and mission markings?

Yes. Several aircraft include individual nose art, nicknames, and mission tally markings as documented for the specific airframes.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

Due to the number of markings and complexity of modern aircraft stencilling, this set is generally recommended for experienced modelers.

Regional naming note: Public wording has been kept neutral to avoid restricted geographic or political terms while preserving the modeling use of the item.