Print Scale 72-118 Decal Piasecki H-21 Shawnee Scale 1:72 for Helicopter Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-118 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale helicopter plastic model kits representing the Piasecki H-21 Shawnee. This decal set focuses on operational helicopters used primarily by United States Army aviation units during the early years of the Vietnam War, as well as training and overseas deployments.

The Piasecki H-21 Shawnee, recognizable by its tandem-rotor layout and distinctive fuselage shape, was widely employed for troop transport, logistics, and utility missions. It played a significant role in the development of airmobile operations and saw extensive service in Southeast Asia before being replaced by more advanced helicopter types.

This decal sheet provides multiple historically researched marking options, allowing modelers to depict aircraft from different transportation and aviation companies operating in Vietnam, the continental United States, Alaska, and Japan. The decals are printed on thin carrier film to ensure clean application and accurate alignment on complex helicopter surfaces.

• Aircraft: Piasecki H-21 Shawnee
• Variants covered: CH-21B, CH-21C
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Helicopter
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Time period: Vietnam War era (1960–1964)
• Associated operators: United States Army
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-118

Included aircraft marking options

• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 55-4171, 57th Transportation Company, Son Dong, Vietnam, 1962.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 56-2110, 57th Transportation Company, Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam, 1963.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 56-2020, 81st Transportation Company, Saigon, Vietnam, 1962.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 56-2038, 121st Aviation Company, Soc Trang, Vietnam, 1963.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 56-2036, 8th Transportation Company, Qui Nhon, Vietnam, 1963.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 55-4143, nicknamed “Chicken Runner”, 57th Transportation Company, Son Dong, Vietnam, 1963.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 56-2112, 80th Transportation Company, Fort Richardson, Alaska, 1964.
• CH-21C Shawnee, serial 56-2139, Hanchey Army Heliport, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1960.
• CH-21B Shawnee, serial 115875, Okino, Japan, 1960.
• CH-21B Shawnee, serial 52-8684, 1st Helicopter Squadron, United States, 1969.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and is categorized under Waterslide Decals. It is suitable for projects within the 1:72 scale helicopter model kits collection and complements historically themed Vietnam War aviation builds.

FAQ

Which Piasecki H-21 variants are included in this decal set?

The set includes markings for both CH-21B and CH-21C variants of the Piasecki H-21 Shawnee.

Are all marking options related to the Vietnam War?

Most options represent Vietnam-based aircraft, while additional markings cover training and deployment aircraft in the United States, Alaska, and Japan.

Which military service operated the helicopters in this set?

All aircraft represented in this decal set were operated by units of the United States Army.

Is this decal set compatible with any specific kit manufacturer?

The decals are designed to be compatible with most 1:72 scale Piasecki H-21 helicopter kits from major manufacturers.

What skill level is recommended for using this decal set?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the size of the aircraft, complex surface geometry, and multiple unit-specific markings.