Print Scale 72-389 Decal Grumman S-2 Tracker Part-2 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-389 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Grumman S-2 Tracker, focusing on early U.S. Navy carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft. This decal set provides historically researched service markings for Tracker variants operated during the mid-to-late 1950s.

The Grumman S-2 Tracker was developed as a dedicated anti-submarine warfare aircraft and became a standard component of U.S. Navy carrier air groups during the early Cold War period. Aircraft of this type operated from both aircraft carriers and shore-based naval air stations, carrying distinctive squadron markings and high-visibility naval insignia typical of the era.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support accurate placement on larger 1:72 scale naval aircraft surfaces. This set is compatible with 1:72 scale plastic model kits representing the S-2 Tracker family and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the size of the airframe, multi-position markings, and detailed squadron identifiers.

• Aircraft: Grumman S-2 Tracker
• Variant / Family: S-2A (S2F-1) and S-2C
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (U.S. Navy)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-389

Included aircraft marking options

• Grumman S-2A Tracker, VS-22, NAS Key West, Florida, March 1956.
• Grumman S-2A Tracker, VS-37, U.S. Navy, aboard USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47), 1956.
• Grumman S-2A Tracker, VS-31, aboard USS Antietam (CVS-36), 1957.
• Grumman S-2A (S2F-1) Tracker, aboard USS Princeton (CVS-37), 1956.
• Grumman S-2C Tracker, VS-21, NAS Oakland, California, 1959.

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 projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Grumman Tracker variants are included in this decal set?

This set includes markings for early S-2A (S2F-1) and S-2C Tracker variants operated by the U.S. Navy.

Are these decals suitable for all 1:72 S-2 Tracker kits?

The decals are suitable for 1:72 scale S-2 Tracker kits that accurately represent the corresponding early variants and airframe features.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond to U.S. Navy operations during the early Cold War period, primarily from the mid-1950s to the late 1950s.

Is this decal set appropriate for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the size of the aircraft and the precision required for placing squadron and carrier-based markings.

Can standard waterslide decal techniques be used?

Standard waterslide decal application methods may be used, with optional setting solutions applied according to modeler preference.