Print Scale 72-074 Decal Savoia-Marchetti SM-79 "Sparviero" Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-074 waterslide decals are made for 1/72 scale aircraft models of the Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 “Sparviero”. This sheet provides aircraft markings for Italian service subjects, allowing a modeler to finish a Sparviero build with unit identifiers and national insignia appropriate to the WWII-era timeframe covered by the set.

The S.M.79 was a three-engine Italian medium bomber design that also appeared in torpedo-bomber configurations. Because the airframe combines a large fuselage with broad wing surfaces, accurate placement of codes and insignia becomes a key part of the finished look on a 1/72 scale build.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want a specific unit-based presentation rather than generic markings. The included options span multiple units and timeframes, so it can fit different camouflage approaches seen on S.M.79 projects. Due to the number of markings and the need for careful alignment over panel lines and curves, this set is typically better suited to intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 “Sparviero”
• Variant / Family: S.M.79 series (includes an early “1ª Serie” option)
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Italeri, Airfix, Supermodel
• Service / Subject country: Italy (Regia Aeronautica)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-074

Included aircraft marking options

• S.M.79 assigned to 193ª Squadriglia, 87° Gruppo / 30° Stormo; Sicily, 1941.
• S.M.79 (M.M.22396) with 193ª Squadriglia, 87° Gruppo / 30° Stormo; Sicily, 1941.
• S.M.79 marked for 60ª Squadriglia, 11° Stormo (unit identification as documented in the set).
• S.M.79 of 257ª Squadriglia, 108° Gruppo / 36° Stormo B.T.; Castelvetrano, 1940.
• S.M.79 associated with 18ª Squadriglia, 27° Gruppo / 8° Stormo; 1941.
• S.M.79 “1ª Serie” option linked to 254ª Squadriglia; 1938.
• S.M.79 with 18ª Squadriglia, 27° Gruppo / 8° Stormo; Spring 1941 (separate variant from the 1941 entry).
• S.M.79 for 253ª Squadriglia, 104° Gruppo, A.U.T.; Summer 1942.

National insignia and unit code elements are included for completing the listed subjects.

This decal sheet belongs to the Print Scale range and fits the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for projects using 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and complements builds in the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Do I need a specific S.M.79 kit brand for this decal set?

The set is designed for 1/72 scale S.M.79 kits and is commonly used with Italeri, Airfix, and Supermodel releases. Other 1/72 S.M.79 kits with comparable dimensions may also be suitable.

What do the Italian unit abbreviations mean in the marking options?

The options use Italian unit terms such as Squadriglia (squadron), Gruppo (group), and Stormo (wing). These are provided to identify the recorded unit context for each aircraft marking variant.

Are these markings all from the same timeframe?

No. The included options span multiple years and seasons, giving alternatives for different WWII-era S.M.79 presentations rather than a single date-specific subject.

What application approach works well for larger S.M.79 markings?

A smooth gloss base coat and careful positioning are typically helpful for larger codes and insignia over curved surfaces. Standard waterslide decal methods and setting solutions may be used according to modeler preference.