Print Scale 48-110 Decal Grumman TBF Avenger Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-110 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger carrier aircraft family. This sheet focuses on naval-style markings and codes for Avengers used with US Navy units and a post-war Royal Canadian Navy subject, presented as documented aircraft identifiers and decorative elements.

The set supports Avenger projects in Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48), with national insignia, aircraft codes, and unit-style symbols intended to fit common Avenger kit surface layouts.

The Avenger served as a carrier-based torpedo and reconnaissance aircraft across multiple periods, and the type’s markings often combine large tail/side codes with carrier air group identifiers and standardized stenciling. This decal set brings together several Avenger variants to support builds from mid-war to post-war service contexts.

For modelers, this sheet is useful when you want a clear code-and-insignia result on a single-engine naval subject. It is marked as universal and can be used with most 1/48 Avenger plastic model kits; careful alignment is recommended around curved fuselage areas and control surfaces where large markings meet panel lines.

• Aircraft: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger
• Variant / Family: TBF-1, TBF-1C, TBM-1C, TBM-3, TBM-3S
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States Navy, Royal Canadian Navy
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-110

Included aircraft marking options

• TBF-1C Avenger, White 97 (BuNo 48102), Torpedo Squadron VT-2, USS Hornet (CV-12), summer 1944. Unit insignia on the forward fuselage with carrier air group identifier elements.
• TBF-1 Avenger, code C-5, Composite Squadron VC-30, USS Monterey (CVL-26), fall 1943. Markings correspond to a transitional national insignia period referenced in the instructions.
• TBM-3 Avenger, White 110, Torpedo Squadron VT-82, USS Bennington (CV-20), February 1945. Includes carrier air group style identifiers noted for rudder/aileron placement.
• TBM-1C Avenger, code 2X, Torpedo Squadron VT-51, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), western Pacific, fall 1944. Includes the aircraft name “Barbara” as shown in the set materials.
• TBM-3S Avenger, code Y-AR (serial 53682), Royal Canadian Navy, No. 880 Squadron (later VS-880), RCN Air Station Shearwater (Nova Scotia), early 1950s period as indicated in the instructions.

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 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and complements builds in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Avenger variants can this decal sheet be used for?

The set is suitable for the TBF/TBM Avenger family and includes options labeled for TBF-1, TBF-1C, TBM-1C, TBM-3, and TBM-3S subjects. Match the option you choose to your kit’s details (cowling, antennas, and other variant features).

Does this set include both US Navy and Royal Canadian Navy markings?

Yes. The included options cover multiple US Navy carrier-based Avengers and one Royal Canadian Navy aircraft, each with distinct codes and national markings appropriate to the option shown.

Will these decals fit my 1/48 Avenger kit?

The sheet is marked as universal for 1/48 Avenger kits. It is intended to work with most mainstream plastic model kits of the type; placement should be adjusted to match the panel layout and control surface breaks on the specific tooling you are using.

Are stencils and small airframe markings included?

The set includes small technical markings intended to be applied alongside the main codes and insignia. Using a glossy surface and applying markings in small groups can help with alignment and handling.

What skill level is this set most suitable for?

Because several options use larger codes and multiple small markings, the sheet is generally more comfortable for experienced modelers, though careful planning and standard waterslide techniques can make it manageable for intermediate builds as well.