Print Scale 72-109 Decal Douglas A-3 Skywarrior Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-109 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, a large carrier-based jet aircraft operated by the United States Navy during the Cold War and Vietnam War era. This decal set provides historically documented marking options for bomber, tanker, and electronic warfare configurations of the A-3 family.

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior entered service in the mid-1950s and appeared in several sub-variants, including the A-3B (originally designated A3D-2), KA-3B tanker conversion, and EKA-3B electronic warfare version. Aircraft were operated from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and featured distinctive unit codes, modex numbers, and national insignia.

This decal set allows modelers to accurately reproduce unit markings, aircraft numbers, and carrier-based identifiers applied to A-3 Skywarrior airframes during the 1960s. The decals are printed on thin carrier film for precise application on large jet airframes and are recommended for experienced modelers.

• Aircraft: Douglas A-3 Skywarrior
• Variant / Family: A-3B (A3D-2) / KA-3B / EKA-3B
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States
• Time period: Vietnam War era (1955–1975)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-109

Included aircraft marking options

• A-3B (A3D-2), BuNo 147650, modex 601/NL, VAH-2, U.S. Navy; operated from USS Coral Sea (CVA-43), Gulf of Tonkin area, 1965.
• EKA-3B, BuNo 147667, modex 610/AB, 1st Detachment of VAQ-135, U.S. Navy; operated from USS John F. Kennedy (CVA-67), 1965. Aircraft configuration documented as converted from earlier A-3B and tanker variants.
• EKA-3B, BuNo 142400, modex 614/NG, VAQ-132, U.S. Navy; aircraft recorded as converted from A-3B to KA-3B tanker and later to EKA-3B configuration during the 1960s.
• A-3B (A3D-2), BuNo 142401, modex 611/NH, VAH-13, U.S. Navy; operated from USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), mid-1960s. Aircraft later documented as modified to KA-3B tanker configuration.

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 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Douglas A-3 variants are included in this decal set?

The set includes marking options for A-3B (A3D-2), KA-3B tanker conversions, and EKA-3B electronic warfare variants.

Are carrier-based markings included?

Yes. The included options feature aircraft operated from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers such as USS Coral Sea, USS John F. Kennedy, and USS Kitty Hawk.

Does the set cover Vietnam War–era aircraft?

Yes. All included marking options represent aircraft documented during the 1960s Vietnam War period.

Is this decal set compatible with any 1:72 A-3 Skywarrior kit?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be used with any compatible 1:72 scale Douglas A-3 Skywarrior plastic model kit.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the large size of the aircraft and the complexity of carrier-based markings.