Print Scale 72-452 Decal Grumman F6F Hellcat Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-452 Waterslide Decals are intended for Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft in 1/72 scale (also written as 1:72). The set focuses on US Navy carrier-based Hellcats from 1943–1944, providing modex-style numbers, Bureau Numbers (where stated), national insignia, and unit identifiers for several fleet squadrons.

The F6F Hellcat was a single-seat carrier fighter used extensively in the Pacific theater during World War II. Many aircraft carried large side numbers, tail identifiers, and occasional nose art, which makes the type a strong subject for high-contrast naval aviation markings in 1/72.

For modelers, this sheet supports accurate carrier-deck presentation with readable identifiers and consistent insignia placement. It is listed as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/72 F6F Hellcat plastic model kit. Because naval code layouts rely on precise alignment across both fuselage sides and vertical tail surfaces, this set is best suited to intermediate to advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Grumman F6F Hellcat
• Variant / Family: F6F-3, F6F-5
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (US Navy)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-452

Included aircraft marking options

• F6F-3, aircraft No. 17, VF-9, USS Essex, September 1943.
• F6F-3, aircraft No. 24, VF-9, USS Essex, February 1944.
• F6F-3, BuNo 08905, aircraft No. 7, VF-16, USS Lexington, March 1944.
• F6F-3, aircraft No. 32, VF-16, USS Lexington, 21 June 1944.
• F6F-3, BuNo 66171, aircraft No. 23, VF-18, USS Bunker Hill, 11 November 1943. Markings include a score/tally presentation noted in the original option text.
• F6F-3, aircraft No. 99 “Sally Darlin”, VF-12, USS Saratoga, 5 November 1943.
• F6F-3, BuNo 41405, aircraft No. 12, VF-1, USS Yorktown, 3 June 1944.
• F6F-5, aircraft No. 71, VF-20, USS Enterprise, October 1944. Markings include a score/tally presentation noted in the original option text.
• F6F-5, BuNo 58468, aircraft No. 69, VF-20, USS Enterprise, 12 October 1944. Markings include a score/tally presentation noted in the original option text.
• F6F-5, BuNo 70149, aircraft No. 10, VF-28, USS Monterey, October 1944.

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 complements projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-452?

This set includes ten marking options, numbered 1 through 10.

Does the sheet include both F6F-3 and F6F-5 variants?

Yes. The options list F6F-3 and F6F-5 aircraft; match your kit variant details to the option you plan to model.

Are these decals compatible with any 1/72 Hellcat kit?

The set is listed as universal. Check tail shapes, antenna fit, and optional stores on your kit to align with the chosen carrier aircraft option.

What helps with aligning large side numbers and tail identifiers?

Place national insignia first as reference points, then align side numbers using panel lines and access hatches, applying mirrored placement on the opposite side.