Print Scale 72-372 Decal Navy F9F-2 -3 Panthers in Combat over Korea Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-372 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models representing the Grumman F9F-2 and F9F-3 Panther carrier-based jet fighters operated by the United States Navy during the Korean War period. This decal set provides researched markings suitable for plastic model kits depicting early jet naval aviation of the early 1950s.

The F9F Panther was one of the first jet fighters to see widespread service with the US Navy. Aircraft of the F9F-2 and F9F-3 variants were deployed aboard fleet aircraft carriers and operated from the Western Pacific between 1950 and 1953. These aircraft carried distinctive carrier air group markings, modex numbers, and unit identifiers that varied between squadrons and deployment periods.

This decal set is intended for modelers focusing on early Cold War naval jet aircraft and accurate carrier-based markings. The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support precise application on the Panther’s smooth fuselage surfaces, wings, and external fuel tanks. The set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Grumman F9F-2 or F9F-3 Panther plastic model kit and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the aircraft’s surface detail and the complexity of squadron markings.

• Aircraft: Grumman F9F Panther
• Variant / Family: F9F-2 and F9F-3 series
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-372

Included aircraft marking options

• F9F-3, BuNo 123025, modex S-202, VF-52, USS Valley Forge (CV-45), July 1950.
• F9F-2, BuNo 127184, modex V-101, VF-111, USS Philippine Sea (CV-47), November 1950.
• F9F-2, BuNo 125136, modex K-105, VF-31, USS Leyte (CV-32), November 1950.
• F9F-2B, BuNo 123612, modex B-121, VF-191, USS Princeton (CV-37), April–May 1951.
• F9F-2B, BuNo 123589, modex S-101, VF-51, USS Essex (CV-9), 1951–1952.
• F9F-2, BuNo 123575, modex L-211, VF-72, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31), November 1952.
• F9F-2, BuNo 125088, modex H-301, VF-831, USS Antietam (CV-36), March 1952.
• F9F-2, BuNo 123484, modex H-305, VF-151, USS Boxer (CV-21), August 1953.

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 complements early Cold War aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which aircraft variants are covered by this decal set?

This set covers the Grumman F9F-2 and F9F-3 Panther jet fighters in 1:72 scale.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to United States Navy aircraft operated during the Korean War period between 1950 and 1953.

Are these decals compatible with all 1:72 F9F Panther kits?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the F9F-2 or F9F-3 Panther.

Do the decals include carrier-specific markings?

Yes. The set includes modex numbers, unit identifiers, and national insignia appropriate for carrier-based aircraft.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the complexity of squadron markings and carrier-specific identifiers.