Print Scale 72-471 Decal SPAD S.XIII Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-471 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the SPAD S.XIII, a French-designed single-seat fighter widely used by Allied air services during and shortly after WWI. This sheet provides aircraft-specific markings with serial numbers and unit references suited to 1918–1919 era builds.

The SPAD S.XIII appeared with varied personal and squadron insignia, making it a strong subject for detailed 1/72 projects where national markings, serials, and fuselage emblems are key visual features. These options focus on USAS units and aircraft identities documented by serial number and time period.

For modelers, this set is helpful when you want a defined aircraft identity for a WWI display, including several USAS aero squadron subjects and one postwar-referenced option. The decals are listed as universal for 1/72 SPAD S.XIII kits; due to fine markings and careful alignment on small surfaces, it is generally best suited to intermediate and advanced builds.

• Aircraft: SPAD S.XIII
• Variant / Family: SPAD XIII (S.XIII)
• Scale: 1/72 (also written as 1:72)
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for Aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: United States (USAS) and associated WWI Allied service context
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-471

Included aircraft marking options

• SPAD S.XIII, serial S.4523, 94th Aero Squadron (USAS), summer 1918.
• SPAD XIII, serial S18869, 22 Aero Squadron, winter 1918–1919; pilot name noted as Jacques Michael Swaab.
• SPAD XIII, serial S7689; pilot name noted as Arthur Raymond Brooks (aircraft name “SMITH IV” referenced in the source notes).
• SPAD XIII, serial S7522, 28th Aero Squadron, October 1918; pilot name noted as Martinus Stenseth.
• SPAD S.XIII, serial S.7714, 103rd Aero Squadron (USAS), November 1918; pilot name noted as Robert Soubiran.
• SPAD S.XIII, serial S.4606, 139th Aero Squadron (USAS), postwar context; pilot name noted as Raymond “Jerry” Seevers.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1/72 scale aircraft model kits and complements projects in the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

Is this decal set only for the SPAD S.XIII?

Yes. The markings are intended for SPAD XIII (S.XIII) aircraft. If your kit is a SPAD S.VII or another SPAD type, the placement and serial formats will not match.

Do the options include serial numbers?

Yes. Each included option lists an aircraft serial (for example S.4523, S18869, S7689), which helps you model a specific identity.

Will these decals fit any 1/72 SPAD S.XIII kit?

The set is listed as universal. Compare the instruction placement guide to your kit’s fuselage side panels, fin/rudder shapes, and wing rib detail before applying.

Any tips for WWI decals on ribbed wings and fabric surfaces?

Apply decals over a smooth gloss coat and use mild setting solutions if needed so markings conform over rib detail. Seal with a clear coat after the decals fully dry.