Print Scale 72-461 Decal Arado Ar 196 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-461 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/72 scale models of the Arado Ar 196 shipboard reconnaissance floatplane. This decal set provides aircraft-specific codes and national markings for multiple Ar 196A sub-variants, suitable for WWII-era maritime aviation subjects.

The Ar 196 operated from coastal bases and from major surface vessels, supporting reconnaissance and patrol tasks. The options in this sheet include early-war pre-1940 style civil-style registration markings as well as later German WWII Air Force code formats used by sea reconnaissance groups in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

For modelers, this set helps you build an Ar 196 with a defined identity, including unit-coded aircraft that fit different theaters and years. It is listed as universal for 1/72 Ar 196 kits; for best accuracy, match your kit to the chosen variant (A-1, A-3, or A-4) and float/antenna details before applying the codes. Fine code characters and multi-part markings make this set best suited to experienced builders. Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72).

• Aircraft: Arado Ar 196
• Variant / Family: Ar 196A-1, Ar 196A-3, Ar 196A-4
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Germany (WWII-era German WWII Air Force maritime aviation)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-461

Included aircraft marking options

• Arado Ar 196A-1, D-ISFD, 10./(See) LG 2, 1939.
• Arado Ar 196A-4, T3+LK, 1./Bordfliegerstaffel 196, embarked on battleship Bismarck, 1941.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, 7R+BK, 2./SAGr 125, Aegean area operations, 1942.
• Arado Ar 196A-3, 7R+GK, 2./SAGr 125, Crete, 1941.
• Arado Ar 196A-1, L2+X41, 10./(See) LG 2, Kiel, 1939.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and supports maritime aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-461?

This set includes five aircraft marking options across Ar 196A-1, A-3, and A-4 variants.

Does the sheet cover more than one Ar 196 sub-variant?

Yes. The options list includes Ar 196A-1, Ar 196A-3, and Ar 196A-4 subjects. Choosing a kit build that matches the selected variant improves accuracy.

Can these decals be used with any 1/72 Arado Ar 196 kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/72 scale. Because different kits may place panel lines and access hatches differently, test-fit the larger codes before using strong setting solutions.

Are these decals suitable for beginners?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the small code characters and the alignment needed on curved floatplane fuselage and tail surfaces.