Print Scale 72-206 Decal Aichi E13A Type 0 Jake Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-206 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Aichi E13A Type 0 “Jake” reconnaissance seaplane. The sheet focuses on Imperial Japanese Navy floatplanes associated with specific shipboard and unit assignments, with color-coded aircraft codes and dated references from 1941 to 1945.

The E13A “Jake” was widely used for maritime reconnaissance and scouting tasks, operating from cruisers, seaplane tenders, and shore units. Its high-visibility codes and tail markings make it a distinctive subject for WWII Pacific seaplane projects.

For modelers, this set helps you build a clearly identified aircraft with consistent code style and unit context, including several ship-based options and late-war special-mission references. The decals are listed as universal for 1/72 E13A kits; due to multiple small items and precise code placement, it is best suited to intermediate and advanced builds.

• Aircraft: Aichi E13A Type 0 “Jake”
• Variant / Family: E13A1 and E13A1b
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-206

Included aircraft marking options

• E13A1, heavy cruiser Tone, 7 Dec 1941, code Red JI-1. Pilot recorded as Yoishi Takahashi; reconnaissance flight noted over the Lahaina anchorage area (Hawaii) prior to the main carrier strike.
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Chikuma, 7 Dec 1941, code Red JII-1. Pilot recorded as Akira Ito; reconnaissance flight noted over Pearl Harbor/Hawaii prior to the main carrier strike (carriers not observed in the area in the report).
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Chokai, Palembang / Sumatra landings context, 15 Feb 1942, code Yellow Z-I. Sighting report time noted as 09:23 (ABDA naval forces mentioned in the source note).
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Tone, Battle of Midway context, 4 Jun 1942, code Red JI-4. Reconnaissance contact time noted as 07:28; report note mentions delayed identification of carriers.
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Chikuma, Battle of Midway context, 4 Jun 1942, code Red JII-5. Pilot recorded as Hara Hisashi; shadowing of USS Yorktown noted in the source note (time references included), with the aircraft recorded as lost later that day.
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Chikuma, Battle of the Eastern Solomons context, 24 Aug 1942, code Red JII-2. Pilot recorded as Kzutoshi Fukujama; contact report transmitted to fleet noted before the aircraft was recorded as lost.
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Nachi, Battle of the Komandorski Islands context, 26 Mar 1943, code White WI-3. Artillery spotting duty noted; crew continuation flight to Attu (Aleutians) and crash landing with survival noted in the source note.
• E13A1, heavy cruiser Maya, Battle of the Philippine Sea context, 20 Jun 1944, code Red EII-I. Sighting time noted as 16:35 (US Task Force 58 referenced in the source note).
• E13A1, hybrid cruiser-carrier Mogami, Leyte Gulf context, 20 Oct 1944, code Yellow 380-02. Launch time noted as 06:50; reconnaissance reporting role described in the source note.
• E13A1b, Saeki Kokutai, “5th Floating Chrysanthemum” operation context, 4 May 1945, code White ??-32. Noted with a special magnetic/electronic search device for maritime detection tasks.
• E13A1, Sakigake Tai, “5th Floating Chrysanthemum” operation context, 4 May 1945, code White KiTa-50. Pilot recorded as Sub-lieutenant Shikata; aircraft noted as carrying a 250 kg bomb and recorded as not returning.
• E13A1, Sakigake Tai, “5th Floating Chrysanthemum” operation context, 4 May 1945, code White KiTa-51. Pilot recorded as NCO Eiji Izuke; aircraft noted as carrying a 250 kg bomb and recorded as lost (USN fighter unit VF-9 referenced in the source note).
• E13A1, seaplane tender Kamikawa Maru, Malaya landings context, 7 Dec 1941, code Red ZI-26. Pilot recorded as Eiichi Ogata; an early air engagement and radio-interference note involving a RAF Catalina (W8417/F-YW) is described in the source note.

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 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Are these decals only for ship-based “Jake” aircraft?

Most options are linked to shipboard operations (cruisers or a seaplane tender), and the sheet also includes shore-based unit references for late-war aircraft. Use the option list to choose the context that matches your build.

Which variants are covered in this set?

The marking options reference E13A1 aircraft and one E13A1b subject. Check your kit’s configuration details to match the chosen option.

Do the options include specific aircraft codes and dates?

Yes. Each option includes a code (for example Red JI-1, Yellow Z-I, White WI-3) and a date or period note as listed.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

It can be used by beginners, but it is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced modelers due to small markings and the need for accurate alignment on floats and curved surfaces.

Any application tips for floatplane markings?

A gloss base coat helps reduce silvering. Apply larger codes first, then add smaller items after the main markings are fully set and sealed with your preferred clear coat.