Print Scale 72-412 Decal SBD Dauntless & A-24 Banshee in combat Part 2 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-412 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft plastic model kits of the Douglas SBD Dauntless and the closely related A-24 Banshee. This “in combat” Part 2 sheet provides aircraft-specific markings for WWII-era dive bomber subjects, covering US, New Zealand, and French naval aviation examples.

The SBD/A-24 family is associated with mid-war carrier and land-based operations, and the airframe’s large fin, fuselage sides, and upper wing areas make side numbers and unit identifiers prominent on a finished 1/72 model. The options in this set reflect different operators and theaters, which helps modelers choose a subject that matches a specific build context.

For modelers, the set is listed as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1/72 SBD-5 / A-24B kit, provided your kit configuration matches the variant noted in the chosen option. Because these subjects use multiple aligned elements (side numbers, serials, and carrier- or unit-style identifiers), this set is generally best suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Douglas SBD Dauntless / A-24 Banshee
• Variant / Family: SBD-5; A-24B (SBD-5 equivalent)
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States, New Zealand, France (WWII-era operators)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-412

Included aircraft marking options

• A-24B-1-DO (SBD-5 equivalent), serial 42-54298, name “Bar Fly”, 407th Bomb Group (Dive), Amchitka (Territory of Alaska), July–August 1943.
• SBD-5, side number “White 35”, VB-16, USS Lexington (CV-16), early April 1944 (crew names recorded in the source notes).
• SBD-5, side number “White 51”, NZ 5051, No. 25 (Dove) Bombing Squadron, RNZAF, Piva (Bougainville), April–May 1944 (crew names recorded in the source notes).
• SBD-5, side number “169”, noted as former BuNo 36817, Flotille 4FB, Aéronautique Navale, Cognac (southern France), late 1944 to early 1945.

Where the source list includes personal names, they are treated here only as identifiers attached to the documented aircraft option and not as a narrative element.

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 Aircraft Model Kits, including 1/72 scale aircraft kits.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-412?

This set lists four aircraft marking options for SBD-5 and A-24B subjects.

Are both the SBD Dauntless and A-24 Banshee covered?

Yes. The options include SBD-5 subjects and an A-24B option identified as equivalent to the SBD-5 configuration.

Does the set include non-US operators?

Yes. The included options list RNZAF and French naval aviation subjects alongside US examples.

What kits are compatible with these decals?

The set is listed as universal for 1/72 scale. For best results, match your kit to the SBD-5 / A-24B configuration referenced by the selected option.