Print Scale 72-384 Decal Grumman F4F Wildcat Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-384 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing the Grumman F4F Wildcat. This decal set provides historically researched markings for carrier-based and land-based Wildcats operated by the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps during the Second World War.

The Grumman F4F Wildcat served as a primary US Navy and Marine Corps fighter during the early years of WWII and was deployed across multiple theaters, including the Atlantic and Pacific. The markings included in this set reflect aircraft assigned to different squadrons and operations, presented in a neutral, factual historical context focused on unit identification and aircraft appearance.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support accurate placement of national insignia, squadron codes, serial numbers, and individual aircraft markings. This set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Grumman F4F Wildcat plastic model kit and is recommended for experienced modelers due to the variety of variants covered and the complexity of early-war naval aircraft markings.

• Aircraft: Grumman F4F Wildcat
• Variant / Family: F4F-3, F4F-4, FM-1, FM-2
• 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 72-384

Included aircraft marking options

• F4F-4, VGF-29, US Navy, aircraft 29-GF-10, CVE-29 USS Santee, Operation Torch, November 1942.
• FM-2, VC-79, aircraft “White 16”, Lt. Francis P. McElroy, USS Sargent Bay, May 1945.
• F4F-4, VF-3, US Navy, aircraft 23 (BuNo 5093), CV-5 USS Yorktown, Battle of Midway, June 1942.
• F4F-3, VF-6, US Navy, aircraft 13 (BuNo 5193), CV-6 USS Enterprise, Guadalcanal campaign, August 1942.
• FM-1, VC-12, US Navy, aircraft 3, CVE-13 USS Core.
• F4F-3, VMF-222, US Marine Corps, aircraft 2, Guadalcanal, September 1942.
• F4F-3P, VMO-251, US Marine Corps, aircraft 251-MO-5, Espiritu Santo, late 1942.
• F4F-4, VF-41, US Navy, aircraft 41-F-8, CV-4 USS Ranger, Spring 1942.

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 World War II US naval aviation modeling projects.

FAQ

Which Wildcat variants are included in this decal set?

The set includes marking options for F4F-3, F4F-4, FM-1, and FM-2 Wildcat variants.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to aircraft operated between 1942 and 1945 during World War II.

Are both Navy and Marine Corps aircraft represented?

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

Are these decals compatible with all 1:72 F4F Wildcat kits?

Yes. The set is marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale Grumman F4F Wildcat plastic model kit.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for experienced modelers due to the number of variants covered and the complexity of early-war naval aircraft markings.