Print Scale 72-502 Decal Civil Consolidated PBY Catalina Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-502 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1/72 scale models of the Consolidated PBY Catalina, focusing on civilian and post-war operated PBY-5A aircraft (also written as 1:72). The sheet provides registrations, titles, and livery elements for three distinctive Catalinas connected with aerial firefighting and airline service.

The PBY Catalina is best known as a long-range flying boat, and many airframes continued working after the war in specialized civilian roles. Civil operators often applied high-visibility schemes, large registrations, and prominent company titles, creating a different look compared with standard military finishes.

For modelers, this set is useful if you want a Catalina project with clear civil identities and non-standard paint layouts, including modified airframe notes where applicable. The decals are listed as universal and can be used with any compatible 1/72 PBY-5A Catalina plastic model kit. Because the Catalina’s large wing and hull surfaces make alignment very noticeable, this set is best suited to intermediate to advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Consolidated PBY Catalina
• Variant / Family: PBY-5A
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject country: Canada, United States, France (civil operators)
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-502

Included aircraft marking options

• PBY-5A, registration C-FNJB, construction number CV-249. Operated by Norcanair from Saskatoon (Canada) for firefighting duties; natural metal base with white tail surfaces and black titles; Canadian flag noted on the lower tail.
• PBY-5A, registration N31235/98, construction number 48426. Operated by Slafco Inc. (Moses Lake, Washington) for water-bombing contracts; highly modified aircraft with a distinctive tail section; white scheme with black separation and “Super Catalina” titles noted.
• PBY-5A, registration F-BBDR. Operated by Air France in a post-war airline livery; natural metal fuselage with dark blue cheatline and company emblem; registrations noted above and below the wing.

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 projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking options are included in Print Scale 72-502?

This set includes three marking options, each representing a specific civilian-operated PBY-5A Catalina.

Is this sheet intended for wartime military Catalinas?

No. The options represent civilian and post-war operator schemes, including firefighting and airline service liveries.

Will these decals fit any 1/72 PBY-5A kit?

The set is listed as universal. Check that your kit represents the PBY-5A configuration and that the tail and registration placement areas match the chosen option.

Any tips for applying long cheatlines and large registrations?

Use a gloss surface, position the longest elements in small sections, and align using panel lines or access hatches as reference points before sealing with a clear coat.