Print Scale 72-485 Decal Bell P-39 Airacobra Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-485 Waterslide Decals are designed for Bell P-39 Airacobra projects in 1/72 scale (also written as 1:72). This sheet focuses on early-war and 1942 Pacific-area subjects, including several P-400 aircraft with squadron-style identifiers and period notes.

The Airacobra family is recognizable for its mid-engine layout and tricycle landing gear, and many aircraft carried prominent fuselage letters, numbers, and occasional nose art. The options in this set support a variety of finishes, including RAF-style camouflage notes recorded for specific airframes.

For modelers, this set helps build a P-39/P-400 with clear unit attribution and distinctive individual aircraft identifiers. It is listed as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/72 Bell P-39 Airacobra plastic model kit. Because several options include mixed camouflage notes and small lettering, this set is best suited to intermediate to advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Bell P-39 Airacobra
• Variant / Family: P-400, P-39C
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (USAAF)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-485

Included aircraft marking options

• Airacobra P-400, serial BW 146, nose art “Whistlin' Britches”, 67th FS, Tontouta (New Caledonia), May 1942.
• Airacobra P-400, code “K”, 80th FS, 8th FG, 5th AF, 12 Mile Aerodrome (New Guinea), 1942. Note: rudder in RAF-style camouflage recorded as originating from a different aircraft.
• Airacobra P-400, serial BW 155, aircraft “24”, 67th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF, Henderson Field (Guadalcanal), October 1942. Finish note: RAF-style camouflage stated in the option text.
• Airacobra P-400, aircraft “F”, 80th FS, 8th FG, 5th AF, Milne Bay, late 1942.
• Airacobra P-400, serial BW 156, nose art “Fancy Nancy”, 67th FS, Guadalcanal, 1942.
• Airacobra P-400, aircraft “W”, 80th FS, 8th FG, 5th AF, 12 Mile Aerodrome (New Guinea), 1942.
• Airacobra P-400, serial BW 134, aircraft “M”, 80th FS, 8th FG, 5th AF, Milne Bay area, summer 1942. Note: rudder recorded as originating from a different aircraft.
• Airacobra P-39C, aircraft “58”, 40th PS, 31st PG, late 1941 exercises. Note: white crosses described as applied with removable paint.

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 72-485?

This set includes eight marking options, numbered 1 through 8 in the manufacturer listing.

Does the sheet cover both P-400 and P-39 versions?

Yes. The options include multiple P-400 subjects and one P-39C option, as listed in the included marking options.

Can these decals be used with any 1/72 Airacobra kit?

The set is listed as universal. For best results, match your kit’s variant details (P-39C vs P-400) to the specific option you want to model.

How should I handle options that mention a different rudder or mixed camouflage?

Plan the paintwork before decals: finish and seal the main camouflage first, then apply identifiers and small markings. If you model the “different rudder” note, treat it as a separate painted component before decal placement.