Print Scale 72-122 Decal Vought OS2U Kingfisher Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-122 waterslide decals are intended for 1/72 scale aircraft plastic model kits of the Vought OS2U Kingfisher, a floatplane observation aircraft used from ship and shore stations. The sheet provides multiple marking subjects across different operators, combining national insignia, codes, and aircraft-specific identifiers for accurate finishes.

The OS2U Kingfisher family is commonly associated with naval aviation support roles, including reconnaissance, liaison work, and training. Its float-equipped configuration makes it a practical subject for coastal and carrier-era display builds, with markings that remain prominent on the fuselage, wings, and floats.

For modelers, this set is marked as universal and can be applied to any 1/72 Kingfisher kit provided the selected option matches your kit’s variant details (OS2U-1/2/3 or British Kingfisher Mk.I). Because several options include multi-part codes, float markings, and service stencils, the set is best suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Vought OS2U Kingfisher
• Variant / Family: OS2U-1 / OS2U-2 / OS2U-3; Kingfisher Mk.I
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Chile
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-122

Included aircraft marking options

• Vought Sikorsky OS2U-3 (Kingfisher), US Navy subject associated with a Truk Lagoon rescue operation, April 1944.
• OS2U-3, Soviet Northern Fleet service; training/liaison use with recoded aircraft number “1”, mid-1940s (Murmansk-related context noted in source description).
• OS2U-3, Fuerza Aérea de Chile (FACH), aircraft No. 308; Antarctic territory flight reference noted for 1947.
• Kingfisher Mk.I, 765 NAS, Fleet Air Arm; Sandbanks, England, 1943 (training unit context).
• OS2U-3, RAAF 107 Squadron, serial A48-18 (BuNo 5983), code “JE-T”; finish notes include later code color change.
• OS2U-3, RAAF Antarctic Flight, A48-13 (BuNo 5977), 1947; Australian Antarctic expedition context noted for reconnaissance around an Antarctic base.
• US Navy training base subject, Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942.
• OS2U-2, VS-5D4, US Navy; BuNo 2190 with code “5D4-S-3”, Naval Air Base Cape May, New Jersey, 1942.
• OS2U-2, PW-2, US Navy; BuNo 2216, seaplane tender AV-8 USS Tangier, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1941.
• Vought OS2U-2, VS-2D1 (First Naval District Inshore Patrol), NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, spring 1941; early-war paint and stripe notes included.
• Vought OS2U-1, VO-1 aboard USS Pennsylvania (BB-38), October 1940; pre-war finish notes included.

If your build includes floats, beaching gear, or wing-fold details, plan decal placement around panel lines and rigging/strut junctions typical for floatplane subjects.

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 Aircraft Model Kits, including 1/72 scale aircraft kits.

FAQ

How many marking subjects are included on Print Scale 72-122?

The set lists 11 marking options covering OS2U-1, OS2U-2, OS2U-3, and the British Kingfisher Mk.I.

Is this sheet limited to WWII-only projects?

No. While many options are from 1940–1944, the sheet also includes subjects dated 1947, so it can support WWII and immediate post-war builds.

Will these decals work with any 1/72 OS2U Kingfisher kit?

Yes, the set is labeled as universal. For best fit, select the option that matches your kit’s variant (OS2U-1/2/3) and the float/antenna configuration shown in your instructions.

Are these decals suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is generally better for experienced modelers because several subjects include multi-part codes and detailed floatplane markings that require careful alignment.