Print Scale 72-297 Decal 1:72 Douglas F4DF-6 Skyray In the complete set 2 sheets

Print Scale 72-297 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray. This decal set provides historically researched service markings for Skyray aircraft operated by the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps during the Cold War period.

The Douglas F4D Skyray was a carrier-based interceptor developed for fleet air defense and entered service in the mid-1950s. Its distinctive delta wing configuration and short operational career make it a focused subject within Cold War naval aviation. The markings included in this set reflect aircraft assigned to both Navy and Marine units during this timeframe.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film and supplied on two decal sheets, allowing accurate application of national insignia, unit markings, modex numbers, and technical stenciling. This set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Douglas F4D-1 Skyray plastic model kit and is recommended for experienced modelers due to the density of markings and carrier aviation-specific details.

• Aircraft: Douglas F4D-1 Skyray
• Variant / Family: F4D-1 Skyray
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (US Navy, US Marine Corps)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-297

Included aircraft marking options

• F4D-1 Skyray, VMF(AW)-114, USMC, BuNo 139197, tail code 10/EK, circa 1958 (formerly operated by VF-51, US Navy).
• F4D-1 Skyray, VF-162, US Navy, BuNo 134843, tail code 114/AF, circa 1955.
• F4D-1 Skyray, VF-13, US Navy, BuNo 139120, tail code 106/AK, CVA-38 USS Shangri-La, circa 1961.
• F4D-1 Skyray, VMF(AW)-542, USMC, BuNo not specified, code 8/WH, MCAS El Toro, California, 1960.
• F4D-1 Skyray, VF-74, US Navy, BuNo 139150, tail code 101/AF, CVA-11 USS Intrepid, circa 1959.
• F4D-1 Skyray, FAGU, US Navy, BuNo 134774, tail code 24/TR, NAS El Centro, circa 1958.

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 Cold War era US naval aviation modeling projects.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set intended for?

This set is designed for the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray aircraft in 1:72 scale.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft operated primarily between the mid-1950s and early 1960s.

Are multiple service branches covered in this set?

Yes. The set includes marking options for both United States Navy and United States Marine Corps aircraft.

Are these decals compatible with all 1:72 F4D Skyray kits?

Yes. The set is marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale Douglas F4D-1 Skyray plastic model kit.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for experienced modelers due to the number of marking options and the complexity of carrier-based aircraft markings.