Print Scale 72-133 Decal Short Stirling Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-133 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing the Short Stirling, the first four-engine heavy bomber to enter service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

The Short Stirling was operated in several roles, including strategic bombing, transport, and airborne support missions. This decal set provides historically researched marking options for bomber and transport variants used by RAF squadrons during different operational periods of WWII, presented in a neutral and factual historical context.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to allow precise application of large national insignia, squadron codes, serial numbers, and individual aircraft markings typical of four-engine heavy aircraft. The set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Short Stirling plastic model kit and is recommended for experienced modelers due to the size of the aircraft and complexity of multi-surface markings.

• Aircraft: Short Stirling
• Variant / Family: Mk. III and Mk. IV
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject countries: United Kingdom, USSR (evaluation aircraft)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-133

Included aircraft marking options

• Short Stirling Mk. IV IK171 “Shooting Stars”, No. 295 Squadron, RAF Rivenhall, 1944.
• Short Stirling Mk. IV LK129 “Glorious Beer”, No. 295 Squadron, RAF Rivenhall, 1944–1945.
• Short Stirling Mk. III LJ525 “Jolly Roger”, No. 199 Squadron, RAF North Creake, 1945.
• Short Stirling Mk. III, VVS USSR, evaluation aircraft transferred from RAF service.
• Short Stirling Mk. III, No. 149 Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, April 1942.
• Short Stirling Mk. IV, No. 299 Squadron, RAF Keevil, airborne operations period, June 1944.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale product range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and supports WWII heavy bomber and transport aircraft modeling projects.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set intended for?

This set is designed for the Short Stirling heavy bomber and transport aircraft in 1:72 scale.

Which variants are included?

The markings cover both Mk. III bomber variants and Mk. IV transport and airborne support variants.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to RAF operations during World War II, primarily between 1942 and 1945.

Does this set include non-RAF aircraft?

Yes. One marking option represents an evaluation aircraft transferred to the Soviet Air Force.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for experienced modelers due to the aircraft’s large size and complex marking layout.