Print Scale 72-140 Decal Grumman TBF Avenger Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-140 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models of the Grumman TBF / TBM Avenger, a carrier-based torpedo bomber widely used by Allied naval air forces during the Second World War and the immediate post-war period. This decal set provides a comprehensive selection of historically documented marking options representing U.S. Navy, Allied, and post-war naval aviation operators.

The Grumman Avenger family included early TBF variants produced by Grumman and later TBM variants manufactured by Eastern Aircraft. These aircraft served aboard fleet carriers, escort carriers, and with shore-based squadrons, displaying a wide range of unit identifiers, carrier air group markings, national insignia styles, and post-war adaptations.

This decal set enables accurate reproduction of Avenger aircraft in multiple configurations and service periods. The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support precise placement on large carrier-based airframes and are recommended for experienced modelers.

• Aircraft: Grumman TBF / TBM Avenger
• Variant / Family: TBF-1 / TBF-1C / TBM-1C / TBM-3 / TBM-3S / TBM-3E
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: Any / Universal
• Service / Subject countries: United States, Canada, Netherlands
• Time period: World War II and post-war service
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-140

Included aircraft marking options

• TBF-1C, White 97, BuNo 48102; Torpedo Squadron VT-2, assigned to USS Hornet (CV-12), summer 1944. Markings include VT-2 squadron insignia on the forward fuselage and a white disc on the vertical stabilizer identifying Carrier Air Group 11.
• TBF-1 (C-5); Composite Squadron VC-30, assigned to USS Monterey (CVL-26), autumn 1943. Aircraft documented with red-bordered national insignia applied during the mid-1943 transition period.
• Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, BuNo 00373; first production aircraft delivered to the U.S. Navy in January 1942.
• TBM-3, White 110; Torpedo Squadron VT-82, assigned to USS Bennington (CV-20), February 1945. Aircraft finished overall in Glossy Sea Blue with air group identification markings applied to the rudder and control surfaces.
• TBF-1C assigned to Torpedo Squadron VT-51, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), western Pacific, autumn 1944. Aircraft carried the personal name “Barbara” applied during service with the squadron.
• TBM-3S, code Y-AR, serial 53682; No. 880 Squadron (later VS-880), Royal Canadian Navy, RCN Air Station Shearwater, Nova Scotia, 1952. Aircraft retained overall Glossy Sea Blue finish during post-war maritime patrol service.
• TBM-3E Avenger, serial 071; Royal Netherlands Marine Luchtvaart Dienst, VSQ-1, Valkenburg Air Base, circa 1959.
• TBM-3, aircraft number 89; Composite Squadron VC-94, assigned to USS Shamrock Bay, early 1945. Aircraft marked with unit-specific rudder symbols and mission tally markings.
• Grumman TBF-1; Torpedo Squadron VT-8, U.S. Navy. Aircraft documented as part of the squadron’s early operational deployment in June 1942.
• TBM-1C “BETS” (aircraft number 18); Torpedo Squadron VT-21, assigned to escort carrier USS Copahee (CVE-12), September 1943.

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 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and supports detailed naval aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which Avenger variants are included in this decal set?

The set covers TBF-1, TBF-1C, TBM-1C, TBM-3, TBM-3S, and TBM-3E variants, as documented in the included marking options.

Are both U.S. Navy and non-U.S. operators represented?

Yes. The set includes marking options for U.S. Navy aircraft as well as post-war service aircraft operated by Canada and the Netherlands.

Does the set include carrier-based aircraft markings?

Yes. Several options represent Avengers assigned to fleet and escort carriers, with carrier air group and squadron identification markings.

Is this decal set compatible with any 1:72 Avenger kit?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be used with any compatible 1:72 scale Grumman TBF / TBM Avenger plastic model kit.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the number of marking options and the size of carrier-based aircraft markings.