Print Scale 72-510 Decal Nieuport 17-24 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-510 waterslide decals are designed for 1/72 scale aircraft models representing the Nieuport 17–24 family. This sheet includes marking options for several closely related Nieuport fighter variants used during World War I and the immediate post-war period, with aircraft numbers, unit references, and individual emblem-style presentations where documented.

Nieuport sesquiplane fighters were widely used by multiple air services, and their visual identity often relied on national insignia combined with unit or personal motifs. The options in this set cover a mix of operational, training, and special-status aircraft, allowing modelers to build different contexts without turning the description into a historical narrative.

For modelers, this set is listed as universal and can be applied to any compatible 1/72 Nieuport 17/21/23/24 plastic model kit. Because these are small biplane airframes with markings that must align across ribbed wings and around struts, this sheet is generally recommended for advanced builders.

• Aircraft: Nieuport 17–24 family
• Variant / Family: Nieuport 17, Nieuport 21, Nieuport 23, Nieuport 24 / 24bis
• Scale: 1/72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: for aircraft plastic model kit
• Recommended kit: for any 1/72 Nieuport 17/21/23/24 plastic model kit
  
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-510

Included aircraft marking options

• Nieuport 24, no. N 4663, associated with Sgt André Lévy (as listed). Artwork credit noted in the option list.
• Nieuport 21E1, no. 4227, Advanced Pilot’s School, Grudziądz, July 1921.
  
• Nieuport 23, no. 2903, Escadrille N 562 / SPA 561, Venice (Italy), Summer 1917. Option list notes Slt Marcel Robert.
• Nieuport 24, no. 4393, Squadron N 561. Option list associates the subject with André Loyseau Grandmaison and a “Chimera” motif.
• Nieuport 23, no. N 2750 “Pinocchio”, Escadrille N 561, Venice area, 1916–1917 (as listed). Option list associates the subject with Jean Bignon.
• Nieuport 24bis, no. 3772 “BAT”, Squadron N 124 “La Fayette”, Ham field, May 1917. Option list notes pilot association and a service period ending October 1917.
• Nieuport 17, no. N 1831, Escadrille N 86. Option list notes the aircraft was captured and that the personal insignia remained recorded.

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

Which Nieuport variants does this decal set support?

The sheet is intended for the Nieuport 17 through 24 family, including Nieuport 17, 21E1, 23, 24, and 24bis options as listed.

Do all marking options represent World War I frontline aircraft?

No. The set includes WWI operational subjects as well as a post-war training school example dated 1921.

Can I use these decals with any 1/72 Nieuport kit?

Yes. The set is listed as universal, but choose a kit that matches the variant and airframe details for the specific option you plan to build.

What helps when applying decals over rib detail on small wings?

Many modelers use a gloss coat before decals, apply light setting solution so the film conforms to ribbing, and seal the markings with a clear coat after drying.