Print Scale 72-453 Decal Handley Page Halifax Part 4 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-453 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/72 scale models of the Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber. This Part 4 sheet provides aircraft-specific codes, serials, and national markings for selected Halifax Mk VI and Mk VII subjects from late WWII and immediate postwar service.

The Halifax was used in multiple variants and marks, with changes to engines, tail units, and equipment over its production life. The options in this set reflect different operators and periods, including RAF squadron markings, a French Air Force example, and a Canadian squadron aircraft identified by its serial and code.

For modelers, this set is useful when you want a Halifax build with a clearly defined identity rather than generic national insignia only. It is listed as universal for 1/72 Halifax kits; for best accuracy, match your kit configuration to the chosen mark (Mk VI or Mk VII) before applying codes and serials. Due to the size of the airframe and the amount of lettering alignment involved, this set is recommended for experienced builders. Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72).

• Aircraft: Handley Page Halifax
• Variant / Family: Halifax B Mk VI and Halifax Mk VII
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Royal Air Force (United Kingdom); Royal Canadian Air Force (Canada); French Air Force (France)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-453

Included aircraft marking options

• Halifax B Mk VI, serial RG596, code HD-T, aircraft name “Trixie”, No. 466 Squadron (RAF), Driffield, 1945.
• Halifax B Mk VI, serial RG645, code “M”, French Air Force, Sudan, 1947.
• Halifax Mk VII, serial NP707, No. 432 Squadron (RCAF), code QO-W. Notes record first operation dated 11 July 1944 (target listed as Thiverny) and later service with the squadron; aircraft name “Willie The Wolf” is associated in the notes as a crew-applied nickname.

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 in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-453?

This set includes three aircraft marking options: two Halifax B Mk VI subjects and one Halifax Mk VII subject.

Does this Part 4 sheet cover only WWII service?

No. While the set includes late-WWII subjects, it also includes a postwar French Air Force Halifax option dated 1947.

Will these decals work with any 1/72 Halifax kit?

The set is listed as universal for 1/72 scale. For the best match, select a kit that can represent the correct mark (Mk VI or Mk VII) and compare placement with your kit’s panel and window layout.

What makes Halifax decals more challenging to apply?

Large airframes require consistent alignment of code letters and serials across wide surfaces. A gloss coat, careful measuring, and applying markings in stages help keep spacing even.