Print Scale 72-432 Decal 1:72 Blue CAG SPADS. Carrier Air Group CO AD Skyraiders

Print Scale 72-432 waterslide decals are intended for 1/72 scale (also written as 1:72) plastic model kits of the Douglas AD Skyraider family, focusing on “Blue CAG” aircraft used by US Navy carrier air groups. The sheet provides aircraft-specific bureau numbers (BuNo), modex codes, and carrier-related identifiers suitable for post-war, early Cold War deck aviation subjects.

The Skyraider served as a carrier-capable attack aircraft with a long service life and a wide range of external stores and configuration details. “CAG” and carrier air group leadership aircraft often carried distinctive high-visibility markings, making them a clear and visually structured subject in 1/72 scale.

For modelers: this set is listed as universal for 1/72 kits. Several options combine modex presentations with BuNo identification, so it helps to choose the subject early and confirm placement against your kit’s panel lines and tail surfaces. This sheet is generally best suited to experienced builders who want clean alignment of large codes and titles on glossy naval finishes.

• Aircraft: Douglas AD / A-1 Skyraider
• Variant / Family: AD-1, AD-4Q, AD-5
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft Plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-432

Included aircraft marking options

• AD-1 Skyraider, BuNo 09223, modex “C/500”, CVG-6; USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42) deployment context noted for Oct–Nov 1949; aircraft associated with Cmdr. Grafton B. Campbell.
• AD-4Q Skyraider, BuNo 124056, CAG-17; period noted as Nov 1950 to Feb 1951; aircraft associated with Cmdr. William Leonard.
• AD-4Q Skyraider, BuNo 124055, modex “T/00”, CVG-1; period noted as Jun 1950 to Oct 1951; aircraft associated with Cmdr. J. Curtis Kelly.
• AD-5 Skyraider, BuNo 133912, modex “N/00”, ATG-3; USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) deployment context noted for Mar 1955 to Jun 1956; aircraft associated with Cmdr. Damon W. Cooper.
• AD-5 Skyraider, BuNo 132646, modex “G/600”, CVG-21; USS Yorktown (CVA-10) ship association noted; aircraft associated with Cmdr. Ernest M. Beauchamp.

This decal sheet 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 complements projects within aircraft model kits and the broader Air Model Kits collection.

FAQ

Are these markings WWII-era?

No. The listed subjects are dated from 1949 to 1956, which places them in the early Cold War period rather than WWII.

Does the set cover multiple Skyraider variants?

Yes. The marking options include AD-1, AD-4Q, and AD-5 aircraft as listed.

Do the options include carrier identifiers?

Yes. Several options include carrier associations (USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Shangri-La, USS Yorktown) and air group context as part of the set contents.

Can I pair this with a separate stencil sheet?

Yes. Many modelers combine unit-marking sheets with a dedicated Skyraider stencil set, applying stencils after the main codes and titles for easier handling.