Print Scale 48-303 Decal SBD Dauntless & A-24 Banshee in combat Part 5 Scale 1:48 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 48-303 waterslide decals are designed for 1/48 scale aircraft models from the Douglas SBD Dauntless family (SBD Dauntless & A-24 Banshee series, Part 5). The set provides two documented marking options from World War II service, combining aircraft-specific identifiers with national insignia and a coordinated stencil group shown on the placement guide.

The SBD Dauntless was a carrier-capable dive bomber used across different theaters, and surviving references show varied marking practices depending on unit and period. This sheet focuses on two distinct subjects—one associated with US Marine Corps aviation in the Pacific and one linked to French naval aviation in late-war Europe.

For modelers, the set includes large national markings and readable codes, plus fine technical stencils for a more complete finish. It is intended for 1/48 scale builds (also written as 1:48) and can be applied to any compatible 1/48 SBD Dauntless plastic model kit. Due to small stencil items and careful alignment around curved surfaces, this release is best suited to intermediate and advanced projects.

• Aircraft: Douglas SBD Dauntless
• Variant / Family: SBD-4, SBD-5
• Scale: 1/48
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any compatible 1/48 SBD Dauntless plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United States (USMC), France (Aéronautique navale)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 48-303

Included aircraft marking options

• SBD-4, nickname “Sister”, aircraft number “White 16”, VMSB-233, Guadalcanal, spring 1943.
• SBD-5, aircraft number “169”, former BuNo 36817, Flotille 4F(B), Aéronautique navale, Cognac (southern France), late 1944 to early 1945. Name listed in source: SM Albert Jamais.

The set also includes national insignia items and a technical stencil selection referenced by the placement diagram.

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 1/48 scale aircraft model kits and supports projects in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Does this set include markings for more than one service?

Yes. The two options represent a US Marine Corps subject and a French naval aviation subject, each with its own identifiers and national insignia style.

Are technical stencils included?

Yes. A grouped set of technical stencils is included and referenced on the placement guide for typical airframe locations.

Will these decals fit any 1/48 SBD Dauntless kit?

The set is intended for any compatible 1/48 SBD Dauntless kit. Because kit panel layouts differ slightly between manufacturers, test-fit larger markings before final setting.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

It is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced builds due to small stencil items and the need for careful alignment on curved surfaces.