Print Scale 72-130 Decal Avro Shackleton The complete set 1.5 leaf Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-130 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Avro Shackleton, a long-range maritime patrol aircraft developed and operated by the Royal Air Force during the post-war period. This decal set provides several documented marking options representing different Shackleton variants assigned to RAF squadrons.

The Avro Shackleton was produced in multiple marks and configuration phases, reflecting evolving operational requirements and equipment updates. Aircraft carried distinctive squadron identifiers, serial numbers, and unit insignia that varied by period and assignment.

This decal set allows modelers to accurately reproduce selected Shackleton MR.1A and MR.3 aircraft with period-correct markings. The decals are printed on thin carrier film for precise placement on large airframes and are recommended for advanced modelers due to the size and complexity of maritime patrol aircraft markings.

• Aircraft: Avro Shackleton
• Variant / Family: Shackleton MR.1A / MR.3 (Phase 2)
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom
• Time period: Cold War era service
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-130

Included aircraft marking options

• Shackleton MR.3 (Phase 2), serial XF707, code C/206, No. 206 Squadron, RAF Coastal Command; aircraft documented in service with RAF Coastal Command between July 1963 and February 1965.
• Shackleton MR.1A, serial WB818, No. 269 Squadron; aircraft featuring dark blue propeller spinners and a squadron badge applied on the nose.
• Shackleton MR.1A, serial WB859, No. 240 Squadron, Ballykelly, 1957; aircraft carrying an Operation Grapple red cormorant emblem on the fin and a squadron badge on the nose.

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 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and complements large aircraft projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Avro Shackleton variants are included in this decal set?

The set includes marking options for Shackleton MR.1A and Shackleton MR.3 (Phase 2) aircraft.

Are squadron badges and fin emblems included?

Yes. The set includes squadron insignia, fin markings, and other identifying elements as documented for each listed aircraft.

Is this decal set suitable for any 1:72 Shackleton kit?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be used with any compatible 1:72 scale Avro Shackleton plastic model kit.

Does the set represent aircraft from different periods of service?

Yes. The included options represent Shackleton aircraft documented from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s.

Is this set recommended for beginner modelers?

This decal set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the large surface area of the aircraft and the complexity of maritime patrol markings.