Print Scale 72-119 Decal Arado Ar 196 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-119 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Arado Ar 196, a German shipborne reconnaissance floatplane widely operated during the Second World War. This decal set provides multiple historically documented marking options representing aircraft assigned to major surface combatants, coastal reconnaissance units, and postwar naval aviation services.

The Arado Ar 196 was produced in several sub-variants, most notably the A-series, and was commonly deployed from battleships, cruisers, and coastal bases. Aircraft carried unit codes, naval identifiers, and national insignia that varied depending on operator, location, and period of service.

This decal set enables accurate reproduction of ship-based and shore-based Ar 196 aircraft, including markings associated with German Kriegsmarine units as well as aircraft documented in service with other national operators. The decals are printed on thin carrier film for precise placement and are recommended for experienced modelers.

• Aircraft: Arado Ar 196
• Variant / Family: Ar 196A / Ar 196A-3 / Ar 196A-5 (as documented)
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service / Subject countries: Germany and other documented operators
• Time period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-119

Included aircraft marking options

• Arado Ar 196A, code T3+IH, shipborne aircraft documented as assigned to the German battleship Bismarck, 1941 period.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, 1./Bordfliegerstaffel 196, code T3+BL; aircraft assigned to the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, May 1941.
• Arado Ar 196A-3 (possibly A-5), fitted with BMW 132K engine; aircraft documented in pre-war service with Frontier Forces of the USSR.
• Arado Ar 196, assigned to Seeaufklärungsgruppe 126; aircraft documented in operational service during 1941.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, shipborne aircraft likely associated with the auxiliary cruiser Komet, documented with temporary false French markings, 1940.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, Escadrila 102 No. 2, unit based in Odessa, Black Sea region, 1943.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, Naval Aviation Squadron No. 5, Varna, Bulgaria, 1945.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, Eskadra 161, aircraft No. 7, Varna, Bulgaria; documented in patrol service.

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 Arado Ar 196 variants are covered in this decal set?

The set includes marking options for Ar 196A-series aircraft, primarily A-3 variants, with one option documented as possibly representing an A-5 configuration.

Are ship-based aircraft markings included?

Yes. The set includes marking options for Ar 196 aircraft assigned to major German surface vessels, including battleships, cruisers, and auxiliary cruisers.

Does the set include non-German operators?

Yes. Several options represent aircraft documented in service outside the German Kriegsmarine, including aircraft associated with Soviet pre-war service and Bulgarian naval aviation.

Is this decal set compatible with any 1:72 Arado Ar 196 kit?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be used with any compatible 1:72 scale Arado Ar 196 plastic model kit.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the complexity of floatplane markings and ship-based configuration details.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.