Print Scale 48-137 Decal Curtiss SB2C Helldiver The complete set 1.5 leaf Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-137 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/48 scale models of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver family. This “complete set” includes aircraft-specific numbers, names, and unit identifiers for several Helldiver sub-variants, plus a separate sheet of U.S. national insignia to support consistent size and color across the finished model.

The options in this release cover late WWII-era U.S. Army and U.S. Navy subjects as presented in the guide, as well as a post-war French Aeronavale example. The markings allow a modeler to reproduce distinct aircraft identities (side numbers, tail codes, and emblem-style elements) rather than a generic Helldiver scheme.

The Helldiver was a carrier-capable dive bomber and attack aircraft used across multiple theatres and later retained in service after the war. In 1/48 scale, its large wing panels, tall fin, and broad fuselage sides give clear “real estate” for high-visibility codes and national insignia, making accurate placement a key part of the build’s overall look.

For modelers, this set is useful when your kit decals do not provide the exact side numbers or when you want matching insignia sizes across different kit toolings. Print Scale lists the set as universal for 1/48 Helldiver kits; due to multi-part number alignment and repeated markings across surfaces, it is generally best suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
• Variant / Family: A-25A / SB2C-1C / SB2C-3 / SB2C-4 / SB2C-5 / SB2C-5E
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States and France
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-137

Included aircraft marking options

• A-25A-10 (as listed in the guide), 13th FS, USAAF, serial 41-18826, 1944–1945. Early-style canopy note is referenced in the guide.
• SB2C-1C, VB-2, U.S. Navy, aircraft number 18, CV-12 USS Hornet, 3 July 1944.
• SB2C-4 “Baby II”, VMSB-244 “Bombing Banshees”, serial 702, Mindanao, June 1945.
• SB2C-3, VB-3, CV-10 USS Yorktown, aircraft number 110, February 1945.
• SB2C-5, VA-11A, U.S. Navy, aircraft number 312, CV-45 USS Valley Forge, 1947.
• SB2C-5E, Aeronavale Escadrille 3F, Vietnam, 1954 (French Navy presentation with anchor-style national markings).

Additional information

The instruction sheet includes paint references for the U.S. finish shown on the diagrams, with Federal Standard equivalents:

• Wings and horizontal stabilizers (upper surfaces): Semi Gloss Sea Blue, FS 25042
• Fuselage and vertical stabilizer sides: Intermediate Blue, FS 35164
• Under surfaces: Non Specular White, FS 37855

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 projects within the aircraft model kits and air model kits collections.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 48-137?

This set includes six marking options, numbered 1 through 6 in the instruction guide.

Which Helldiver variants are represented?

The options cover A-25A and SB2C variants including SB2C-1C, SB2C-3, SB2C-4, SB2C-5, and SB2C-5E, as listed in the included marking options.

Are non-U.S. markings included?

Yes. In addition to U.S. subjects, one option is presented for a French Aeronavale SB2C-5E with anchor-style national markings (Vietnam, 1954).

Do these decals work with any 1/48 SB2C kit?

Print Scale lists the set as universal for 1/48 scale. It should be compatible with most SB2C kits, but it is recommended to test-fit larger numbers and insignia against your kit’s panel lines and control surfaces before final application.