Print Scale 72-467 Decal Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-467 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft models of the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a. This sheet provides multiple marking options for WWI-era S.E.5a fighters, including RFC/RAF and United States Air Service subjects, with serial references and unit identifications.

The S.E.5a is associated with late-WWI fighter development and appears in both British and US service contexts. The options included here span European wartime use and a post-war training-era subject, which gives modelers flexibility when choosing a timeframe and finish approach for a biplane build.

For modelers, this set is listed as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1/72 S.E.5a plastic model kit. Because biplane markings often include fine details that must align around struts, rigging points, and fabric surfaces, this sheet is generally recommended for advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a
• Variant / Family: S.E.5a fighter (WWI and immediate post-war subjects)
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any 1/72 Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a plastic model kit
• Service / Subject country: United Kingdom (RFC/RAF), United States (United States Air Service)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-467

Included aircraft marking options

• S.E.5a, 56 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, France, 1917. Option is associated with Captain Albert Ball in the provided list.
• S.E.5a, serial D3511, No. 40 Squadron. Option is associated with Major Roderic Stanley Dallas in the provided list.
• S.E.5a, serial C1904, No. 85 Squadron, Omer area, June 1918.
• S.E.5a, serial F8040, 25th Aero Squadron, United States Air Service, Toul (France), November 1918. Option list notes Lt Raymond C. Watts.
• S.E.5a, 94th Squadron (Pursuit), United States Air Service, Texas, 1920. Option notes a configuration detail where aircraft were sometimes operated with the top engine panel removed in hot conditions.
• S.E.5a, serial F5481, presentation aircraft funded by the 16th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment (as described in the option list).

This decal sheet 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 projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Are all options from World War I?

Most options are dated to 1917–1918, and one option is dated to Texas in 1920, representing immediate post-war US service use.

Can these decals be used with any 1/72 S.E.5a kit?

Yes. The set is listed as universal for 1/72 scale. Matching the option to your kit’s S.E.5a configuration is recommended for the best fit and appearance.

Do the options include both British and US service subjects?

Yes. The sheet includes RFC/RAF squadron options and multiple United States Air Service subjects with unit and location references.

Any tips for decals on fabric surfaces and around rigging points?

Many modelers apply decals over a gloss coat, place markings before final rigging when possible, and seal everything with a clear coat after full drying to reduce edge lifting.