Print Scale 72-413 Decal Battle of France. 1940 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-413 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft models covering a Battle of France (1940) theme. The sheet includes markings for several French fighter types, allowing modelers to build different Armée de l’Air subjects from the May–June 1940 timeframe using a neutral, reference-style presentation.

This set combines multiple aircraft families that were operated in France during 1940, with options presented through unit identifiers, aircraft numbers, and serial references. In 1/72 scale, these high-contrast national markings and unit emblems are defining features of early-war French builds.

For modelers, this theme sheet is useful when you want variety across different kits while keeping the same historical context. It is listed as universal, so it can be applied to compatible 1/72 kits of the relevant aircraft types. Because many options include multiple small codes and serial elements that need accurate spacing, this set is generally more comfortable for intermediate and advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Battle of France (1940) French fighter aircraft subjects
• Variant / Family: Dewoitine D.520, Morane-Saulnier MS.406C1, Bloch MB.152, Curtiss Hawk H75 C1
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: France (Armée de l’Air)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-413

Included aircraft marking options

• D.520, 2e Escadrille, GC I/3, Armée de l’Air; aircraft “5” (N70); Wez-Thuisy, 13 May 1940.
• D.520 “V”, No. 242, 3 Sqn, GC II/7; Ounans airfield, 15 June 1940. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• D.520 “H”, 3 Esc, GC II/7; June 1940. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• D.520, 2e Escadrille, GC I/3, Armée de l’Air; aircraft “14” (N94); aircraft loss recorded near Dinant, Belgium, 15 May 1940. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• D.520, GC I/3; aircraft “8” (N115); May 1940. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• D.520, 4e escadrille, GC II/7, Armée de l’Air; aircraft “3” (N273); 1940. (Pilot name recorded with uncertainty in the source listing.)
• Bloch MB.152, No. 671 “12”, 3 squadron, GC II/1; Le Luc (Var), 1941. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• MS.406C1, N686 (L-715), 1st Escadrille, GC I/2; Damblain, 27 May 1940. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• MS.406C1, N966, 1st Escadrille, GC I/2; Dijon-Longvic, June 1940. (Pilot name recorded in the source listing.)
• Hawk H75 C1 (Hawk 75A-1), 3 Escadrille, GC II/5, Armée de l’Air; aircraft “5” (N35, X834); Toul, May 1940.

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 complements builds within the broader aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Is this decal set for one aircraft type or multiple different kits?

This is a theme set and includes options for several aircraft types (D.520, MS.406C1, MB.152, and Hawk H75 C1), so it can be used across different compatible 1/72 kits.

Do the marking options include specific units and dates?

Yes. The options list units and locations with dates/periods primarily in May–June 1940, plus one recorded option dated 1941.

How should I choose the correct option for my build?

Match your kit to the aircraft type first, then select a marking option and place the codes and serial elements according to the aircraft’s typical layout for that family.

What helps with applying small codes and serials in 1/72 scale?

A smooth gloss base coat, careful spacing, and applying decals in stages (larger insignia first, then smaller codes) can improve alignment and reduce silvering. Optional setting solutions may be used according to modeler preference.