Print Scale 72-145 Decal Short Stirling Part 2 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-145 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing the Short Stirling heavy bomber. This decal set (Part 2) focuses on a selection of aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force and foreign air arms during the later stages of the Second World War and the immediate post-war period.

The Short Stirling was the first four-engine bomber to enter operational service with the Royal Air Force. Throughout its career, the aircraft appeared in several variants, including bomber, special duties, glider-tug, and transport configurations. These roles are reflected in the marking options provided in this decal set.

The decals included in this set represent aircraft from frontline bomber squadrons, conversion units, and post-war operators. Each marking option corresponds to a specific airframe, unit, and location, allowing historically accurate representation of different operational contexts.

This decal set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Short Stirling plastic model kit. Due to the size of the aircraft and the complexity of national markings, codes, and serials, the set is recommended for experienced modelers.

• Aircraft type: Short Stirling
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Category: Decals for aircraft plastic model kits
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Material: Paper
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• SKU: Print Scale 72-145

Included aircraft markings

1. Stirling B Mk.III, No. 90 Squadron, Royal Air Force, aircraft code WB-J (serial LK516), based at Tuddenham, Great Britain, 1944.
2. Stirling B Mk.IV, No. 570 Squadron, Royal Air Force, aircraft code E7-Z (serial PW440), Buckeburg, Germany, late 1945.
3. Stirling B Mk.IV, No. 570 Squadron, Royal Air Force, aircraft code E7-W (serial LK292), Rivenhall, Great Britain, April 1945.
4. Stirling Mk.I, serial R9358, code BU-A, No. 214 Squadron, based at Chedburgh, Great Britain, 1943.
5. Stirling Mk.V, Royal Egyptian Air Force, serial 2355. Transport aircraft occasionally employed in night bombing operations during the 1948–1949 conflict.
6. Stirling Mk.I, serial W7463, code XT-D, No. 1657 Conversion Unit, Stradishall, Great Britain, 1943.

FAQ

Which Stirling variants are covered in this decal set?

The set includes markings for Stirling Mk.I, Mk.III, Mk.IV, and Mk.V aircraft.

Are post-war markings included?

Yes. One marking option represents a Stirling Mk.V operated by the Royal Egyptian Air Force after the Second World War.

Is this decal set suitable for any Short Stirling kit?

The decals are designed as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale Short Stirling plastic model kit.

What level of modeling experience is recommended?

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