Print Scale 72-295 Decal Tupolev SB/B.71 Part 3 In the complete set 1.5 sheets Scale 1:72

Print Scale 72-295 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft models representing the Tupolev SB / Avia B.71 bomber family. This decal set focuses on aircraft operated, evaluated, or transferred between different air forces during the late 1930s and early 1940s, including Spanish Civil War and early World War II contexts.

The Tupolev SB was produced in several variants and was also manufactured under license as the Avia B.71. Aircraft of this family appeared in a wide range of operational, training, and evaluation roles across Europe and beyond. As a result, these aircraft featured diverse national markings, unit identifiers, and camouflage schemes that differ from standard frontline configurations.

This decal set is intended for modelers interested in multi-operator bomber subjects and non-standard service markings. The decals are printed on thin carrier film to support accurate application on large fuselage areas and control surfaces. The set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Tupolev SB or Avia B.71 plastic model kit and is recommended for advanced modelers due to the number of marking options and aircraft-specific details.

• Aircraft: Tupolev SB / Avia B.71
• Variant / Family: SB-2 / B.71 series
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Multiple operators
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-295

Included aircraft marking options

• Avia B.71A, German markings, training unit target tug aircraft, Germany, 1940.
• Avia B.71A, aircraft operated by Luftdienstkommando, summer 1941.
• Avia B.71, 1st Orliak Squadron, 5th Regiment, Bulgarian Air Force, with unit emblem on fuselage.
• SB-2M-100A, fuselage VP-8 (later SB-8), 2/LeLv 6, Nummela, summer 1941.
• SB-2M-103, fuselage SB-11, 2/LeLv 6, Malmi, summer 1942.
• SB-2M-103, fuselage SB-13, 2/LeLv 6, Immola, winter 1942–1943, winter camouflage.
• SB-2M-103, fuselage SB-19, 1/LeLv 6, Turku, spring–summer 1943.
• Avia B.71 (K3), 72nd Flight, 6th Bomber Regiment, Prague, autumn 1938.
• Avia B.71, Vzdušné zbrane service, Slovakia, 1939–1943 configuration.
• SB-2M-103 aircraft operated by Chinese Central Government forces.

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 complements historical aviation projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Which aircraft types are covered by this decal set?

This set covers the Tupolev SB bomber and its licensed Avia B.71 variant in 1:72 scale.

Do the markings represent multiple operators?

Yes. The set includes marking options for aircraft operated by different air forces and units across Europe and Asia.

Are these decals compatible with all 1:72 SB and B.71 kits?

Yes. The decals are marked as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1:72 scale plastic model kit representing the Tupolev SB or Avia B.71.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings correspond primarily to aircraft used between the late 1930s and the early 1940s.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for advanced modelers due to the variety of marking options and the size of the aircraft.