Print Scale 72-112 Decal Douglas SBD Dauntless Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-112 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing the Douglas SBD Dauntless, a carrier-based dive bomber widely operated during the Second World War. This decal set provides historically researched marking options for naval, land-based, and foreign-operated aircraft.

The Douglas SBD Dauntless served with multiple Allied air arms in carrier strike, dive bombing, and reconnaissance roles. The markings included in this set cover early-war, mid-war, and late-war aircraft, as well as examples transferred to Allied air forces outside the United States. All marking options are presented in a neutral and factual historical context focused on aircraft identification.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to ensure accurate application of national insignia, squadron codes, serial numbers, and individual aircraft markings. This set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Douglas SBD Dauntless plastic model kit and is recommended for experienced modelers due to the variety of operators and marking styles included.

• Aircraft: Douglas SBD Dauntless
• Variant / Family: SBD-2, SBD-3, SBD-5
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject countries: United States, France, New Zealand
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-112

Included aircraft marking options

• SBD-2, operated by the Commander of the USS Enterprise Air Group, Pearl Harbor area, 1941.
• SBD-3, Squadron VS-2, aircraft carrier Lexington, May 1942.
• SBD-5, Flottille 4FB, French Naval Aviation, Cognac, January 1945.
• A-24 (land-based derivative of the SBD), USAAF, Darwin area, February 1942.
• SBD-5, Groupe de Chasse Bombardement I/18 “Vendée”, French Air Force, Vannes, November 1944.
• SBD-5, NZ5057 (ex US Navy), No. 25 Squadron RNZAF, Bougainville, spring 1944.
• SBD-5, NZ5056 (ex US Navy), No. 25 Squadron RNZAF, Bougainville, spring 1944.
• SBD-3, aircraft from the USS Wasp Air Group, Guadalcanal operations, August 1942.
• SBD-5, NZ5048, No. 25 Dive Bomber Squadron RNZAF, Bougainville, April 1944.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale product range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and supports World War II carrier and land-based aviation modeling projects.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set intended for?

This set is designed for the Douglas SBD Dauntless in 1:72 scale.

Which SBD variants are included?

The markings cover SBD-2, SBD-3, and SBD-5 variants.

Are foreign-operated aircraft included?

Yes. The set includes marking options for aircraft operated by French and New Zealand air forces.

Does the set include land-based versions?

Yes. One marking option represents the A-24, a land-based derivative of the SBD Dauntless.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for experienced modelers due to the variety of operators and historical marking styles.