Print Scale 72-431 Decal 1:72 Battle of France, 1940, French Top Pilots Caudron C.714 Part-2

Print Scale 72-431 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft plastic model kits focused on Battle of France-era subjects, with primary coverage for the Caudron C.714 (CR.714) C1 and an additional French fighter option noted in the set list. This Part 2 sheet provides aircraft numbers, unit identifiers, and national marking elements suitable for late spring and early summer 1940 finishes.

The Caudron C.714 is an early-WWII French light fighter type, and the GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish) group is a well-documented subject for 1940. Several options in this set reference locally adapted insignia presentation, which can be important for an accurate 1/72 build when reproduced in a neutral, inventory-style manner.

For modelers, the set is listed as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1/72 Caudron C.714 kit (and to a compatible Curtiss H-75A-1 kit for the included additional option). Because these subjects rely on precise positioning of small serials, escadrille identifiers, and roundel variants, this set is generally best suited to experienced builders.

• Aircraft: Caudron C.714 (CR.714) C1; Curtiss H-75A-1
• Variant / Family: Caudron CR.714 C1; Curtiss H-75A-1 (Hawk 75 family)
• 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), Polish GC I/145 “Warsaw” in French service context
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-431

Included aircraft marking options

• Caudron CR.714 C1, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 2 (I-204 / N14), c/n 8546; Dreux area, June 1940; partial overpaint note describing a Polish-style marking applied over the fuselage roundel.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 1 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 8; Villacoublay, May 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 1 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 13 (I-207 / N17), c/n 8549; Villacoublay, May 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 2 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 7; Dreux, June 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 2 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 10 (I-201 / N11), c/n 8543; Dreux, France, 8 June 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 1 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 2; circa 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 2 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 3; Villacoublay, June 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, 2 Escadrille, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 13; Villacoublay, May 1940; pilot name recorded in the source list.
• Caudron CR.714 C1, GC I/145 “Warsaw” (Polish), Armée de l’Air; aircraft no. 6 (I-217 / N27), c/n 8559; Lyon-Bron, May 1940; later captured note included in the source list.
• Curtiss H-75A-1 (X8000), GC II/5, 3 Escadrille; aircraft no. 4; Toul–Croix-de-Metz, 10 May 1940.

Where the source list includes pilot names or brief fate notes, they are treated here only as identifiers attached to the marking option and not as an evaluative historical narrative.

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 72-431?

This set lists ten marking options: nine Caudron CR.714 C1 subjects plus one Curtiss H-75A-1 option.

Is this sheet only for the Caudron C.714?

Most options are for the Caudron CR.714 C1, but the included list also contains one Curtiss H-75A-1 subject. Match the selected option to the correct kit type.

Do any options include unique roundel or insignia variations?

Yes. One Caudron option includes a note describing partial overpainting of the fuselage roundel with an incomplete Polish-style insignia. Use this as a finishing reference if you are replicating that specific aircraft.

What kits are compatible with these decals?

The set is listed as universal for 1/72 scale. For best results, use a 1/72 Caudron C.714 kit for the CR.714 options and a 1/72 Curtiss H-75A-1 kit for the final option.