Print Scale 72-524 Decal Curtiss P-40 In the service of foreign armies. Part-1 Scale 1:72

Print Scale 72-524 waterslide decals are intended for 1/72 scale aircraft models of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk / Kittyhawk family, presented through operators outside the standard USAAF-focused themes. The sheet provides national insignia, codes, and serial-style identifiers for several P-40 variants used by different air arms.

The Curtiss P-40 served across multiple theaters and was supplied or operated by a range of allied and partner forces. This set groups together five documented marking options, each tied to a specific operator and time window, giving modelers a way to build a P-40 with less common national markings and unit styles.

For modelers, the set is listed as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/72 Curtiss P-40 plastic model kit. Because the options combine national insignia with variant-specific codes/serials that must match the correct airframe version (P-40E / F / N and Kittyhawk Mk.Ia), this sheet is best suited to advanced projects where variant details and placement are checked carefully.

• Aircraft: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk / Kittyhawk
• Variant / Family: P-40E, P-40F-10, P-40N, P-40N-5, Kittyhawk Mk.Ia
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any 1/72 Curtiss P-40 / Kittyhawk plastic model kit (variant-dependent)
• Service / Subject country: China, Brazil, Soviet Union, France, Australia (as listed)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-524

Included aircraft marking options

• Curtiss P-40N-5, 663/13, Chinese service, Laohow (China), January 1945. Option notes association with Cpt. Want Kuang Fu.
• Curtiss P-40N, FAB-4079/1, Brazilian Air Force, 1/14 GAV “Pampa” Squadron, October 1953. Option notes association with the unit’s commanding officer.
• Curtiss P-40E, “White 65”, 154th IAP, Soviet Air Force, Leningrad area, Summer 1942. Option notes association with Maj. Petr Afanas’evich Pokryshev.
• Curtiss P-40F-10, 41-14268/6, 3e Escadrille, GC II/5 “Lafayette”, Armée de l’Air, Souk el-Arba (Morocco), Spring 1943. Option notes association with Lt. Legrand.
• Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk.Ia, A29-113/U (ex 41-36104), No. 77 Squadron (RAAF), late 1942. Option notes association with Sqn Ldr “Dicky” Cresswell.

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 the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which P-40 versions should my kit represent for these options?

The marking options are listed for P-40E, P-40F-10, P-40N, P-40N-5, and Kittyhawk Mk.Ia. Choosing a kit (or converting details) that matches the selected variant will give the cleanest result.

Is this set limited to World War II subjects?

Most options are dated within WWII, but one option is listed for Brazilian service in October 1953, so the sheet includes a post-war marking example as well.

Do these decals include only national insignia, or also codes and serial-style identifiers?

The options are presented with aircraft identifiers such as numbers, codes, and serial-style markings (for example “FAB-4079/1”, “41-14268/6”, or “663/13”), alongside operator insignia.

What is a practical way to avoid silvering on large national markings?

A smooth gloss coat before application, careful alignment, and sealing with a clear coat after the decals dry helps reduce trapped air at the edges on 1/72 surfaces.