The Techmod 1:72 Decals for TBD-1 Devastator is a high-quality sheet featuring precise markings, designed for enhancing 1/72 scale plastic model aircraft of the TBD-1 Devastator. TECHMOD products are renowned for their attention to detail and historical accuracy, allowing for a realistic reproduction of selected aircraft.
Main Application and Product Features
Decals are a crucial element in finalizing a plastic model, enabling the application of realistic insignia, side numbers, and individual unit markings. This Techmod set has been specifically designed for aircraft modeling enthusiasts looking to refine their TBD-1 Devastator models, giving them an authentic period appearance.
Key features of the set:
Scale: 1/72 scale, ensuring a perfect fit for models available on the market.
Compatibility: Dedicated for TBD-1 Devastator aircraft models.
Manufacturer: TECHMOD – a renowned company known for high-quality model decals.
Precision: Decals feature sharp edges, accurate color reproduction, and detail, which minimizes 'silvering'.
Material: Made from a thin, flexible film that easily conforms to the model's surface, including curves and details.
Set Contents and Historical Markings
The package contains one sheet of decals, providing a complete set of markings for six historical variants of the TBD-1 Devastator aircraft. Each variant represents a specific aircraft with reproduced, unique insignia and tactical numbers.
The set allows for the creation of the following U.S. marking versions:
USA / TBD-1 — 42-S-16, VS-42, USS “Ranger”, NAS Norfolk, Virginia, 1941
USA / TBD-1 — Bu.No.0318, 6-T-16, VT-6, USS “Enterprise”, 1939
USA / TBD-1 — Bu.No.0332, 5-T-8, VT-5, USS “Yorktown”, 1939
USA / TBD-1 — Bu.No.0258, 3-T-15, VT-3, USS “Saratoga”, NAS North Island, San Diego, January 1938
USA / TBD-1 — Bu.No.0300, 2-T-1, Lt Cdr W. Sinton, Commander of VT-2, USS “Lexington”, San Diego, California, 1938
USA / TBD-1 — Bu.No.0353, white 82, Naval Air Training Command, NAS Pensacola, Florida, 1938
Compatibility and Recommended Accessories
For optimal final results, we recommend using decal solutions, which soften the decals and help them conform to irregular surfaces, eliminating air bubbles and 'silvering'. These products are available in the Model Chemicals section.
To further enhance your TBD-1 Devastator model, consider using additional modeling accessories such as:
Photo-etched sets (metal add-ons)
Canopy painting masks
Resin parts for cockpit or armament details
Pilot and ground crew miniatures
Recommended Paint Colors for the TBD-1 Devastator Model
TBD-1 Devastator models, especially from the pre-war period and early stages of World War II, were typically painted in standard US Navy color schemes.
Typical colors include:
Upper surfaces: Non-specular Blue Gray
Lower surfaces: Light Gray
Additionally: black for anti-glare panels in front of the cockpit.
It's always advisable to verify the specific painting scheme for your chosen historical version, as provided by these decals, by referencing available historical documentation.
