Print Scale 72-139 Decal Curtiss SB2C Helldiver Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-139 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits depicting the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, a carrier-based dive bomber developed for the United States Navy during the Second World War.

The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver replaced the Douglas SBD Dauntless and became the primary U.S. Navy dive bomber in the later stages of World War II. Despite early development challenges, the type saw extensive operational use aboard fleet and light aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theatre, participating in major carrier strikes and amphibious operations. Post-war, several variants remained in service with the U.S. Navy and were also supplied to allied air arms, including French naval aviation.

This decal set covers a diverse range of Helldiver variants, including early-production aircraft, late-war carrier-based versions, Marine Corps aircraft, and post-war service examples. Marking options represent U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army Air Forces, and French Naval Aviation aircraft operating in different combat and post-war environments.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to ensure accurate placement and clean integration with surface details, supporting precise reproduction of aircraft from multiple operational contexts.

• Aircraft: Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
• Variants covered: A-25A, SB2C-1C, SB2C-3, SB2C-4E, SB2C-5E
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Time period: World War II and immediate post-war era
• Associated operators: US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAAF, French Naval Aviation
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-139

Included aircraft marking options

• A-25A-10-CS, 13th Fighter Squadron, USAAF, serial 41-18826, 1944–1945, early canopy configuration.
• SB2C-4E, VB-87, USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), 29 May 1945, fitted with empty bomb rack and rocket rails.
• SB2C-1C, VB-2, US Navy, USS Hornet (CV-12), serial 18, 3 July 1944.
• SB2C-4E, VB-84, carrier-based aircraft during the Tokyo raids from USS Bunker Hill, 16–23 February 1945.
• SB2C-5E, Escadrille 3F, French Naval Aviation (Aéronavale), operations in Indochina, 1954.
• Curtiss SB2C-3, VB-3, USS Yorktown (CV-10), February 1945.
• SB2C-4 “Baby II”, VMSB-244 “Bombing Banshees”, serial 702, Mindanao, June 1945.
• SB2C-5, VA-11A, US Navy, aircraft number 312/V, USS Valley Forge (CV-45), 1947.
• Curtiss SB2C-3 Helldiver, VB-14, USS Wasp (CV-18), August 1944.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Waterslide Decals category. It is suitable for builders working on 1:72 scale aircraft model kits focused on late World War II carrier aviation and early post-war naval aircraft.

FAQ

Which Curtiss Helldiver variants are supported by this decal set?

The set includes markings for A-25A, SB2C-1C, SB2C-3, SB2C-4E, and SB2C-5E variants.

Does the set include post-war aircraft?

Yes. In addition to World War II aircraft, the set includes post-war U.S. Navy and French Naval Aviation Helldivers.

Are Marine Corps aircraft included?

Yes. The decal options include SB2C aircraft operated by the United States Marine Corps.

Is this decal set compatible with all 1:72 Curtiss SB2C kits?

The decals are designed for universal compatibility with most 1:72 scale Curtiss SB2C Helldiver plastic model kits.

What level of modeling experience is recommended?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the number of variants, unit-specific details, and late-war carrier configurations.