Print Scale 72-338 Decal Polikarpov I-153 Chaika Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-338 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Polikarpov I-153 “Chaika”, a Soviet biplane fighter aircraft operated in multiple regions before and during the Second World War. This decal set provides an extensive selection of documented marking options suitable for plastic model kits representing aircraft used by different air forces.

The Polikarpov I-153 entered service in the late 1930s and was employed by air force and naval aviation units across Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, and Asia. Aircraft of this type appeared in a wide range of camouflage schemes, serial formats, and national markings reflecting varied operational environments and periods.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to ensure accurate placement on the compact biplane airframe, including wings, fuselage, tail, and national insignia positions. This set is compatible with any 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Polikarpov I-153 and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the number of marking options and the complexity of early fighter surface layouts.

• Aircraft: Polikarpov I-153 Chaika
• Variant / Family: I-153 biplane fighter
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1:72 scale Polikarpov I-153 plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: Multiple operators
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-338

Included aircraft marking options

• I-153, 1st AE, 71st IAP, 61st Air Brigade, VVS of the Baltic Fleet; serial 50; Bychye Pole area, Summer 1942.
• I-153, 8th IAP, Black Sea Fleet Aviation; serial 6; Sevastopol sector.
• I-153, 3rd AE, 32nd IAP, VVS Black Sea Fleet; serial 3/3; Sevastopol, June 1941.
• I-153, 123rd IAP, 10th SAD; serial 2; Bobruisk airfield area, July 1941.
• I-153, 70th IAP; serial 26; aircraft associated with Far Eastern service, late 1939.
• I-153, 71st IAP, VVS Baltic Fleet; serial 24; recorded in Spring 1942.
• I-153, 71st IAP, VVS Baltic Fleet; serial 102; Finnish front area, 1942.
• I-153, serial 16; fighter regiment based near Minsk, June 1941; green mottled finish over aluminum with blue undersurfaces.
• I-153, serial 12; Finnish front, June 1941; later documented in service with Finnish markings.
• I-153, JVS 3; serial 101; Vienna-Schwechat area, 1942; recorded in advanced training role.
• I-153, Stab, Luftlandegeschwader 1; serial H4+MB.
• I-153, 3/LeLv 6; serial 8; Finnish Air Force service markings, November 1942.
• I-153, 3/LeLv 6; serial 6; Finnish Air Force service markings, July 1942.
• I-153, Finnish Air Force; serial VH-12; recorded in service during 1942.
• I-153, 3/LeLv 6; serial 5; Finnish-operated aircraft with olive drab and dark upper surface camouflage, October 1942.
• I-153, 27th Squadron; serial 2706; China, early 1940.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and supports early WWII aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set designed for?

This set is intended for the Polikarpov I-153 Chaika biplane fighter in 1:72 scale.

How many marking options are included?

The set includes a wide range of documented marking options representing different units, countries, and service periods.

Do the options include different camouflage styles?

Yes. The options feature multiple camouflage schemes, including mottled finishes, aluminum surfaces, and national variations.

Are these decals compatible with any 1:72 I-153 kit?

The decals are suitable for any compatible 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Polikarpov I-153.

Is this set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the number of marking options and the complexity of biplane surface detailing.