Star Decals 72-A1106 French Fighting Vehicles in Africa # 1 Vichy France and the FFL - Forces Francaises Libres 1/72

Star Decals 72-A1106 is a high-quality water-slide decal set designed for modelers building French military vehicles used during the African campaigns of World War II. The 1/72 scale set allows for incredibly precise reproduction of markings for both Vichy France forces and the Free French (Forces Francaises Libres, FFL), making it an excellent addition to models of armored vehicles and armored cars from this era.

Historical information and application scope

The decal set includes a wide selection of authentic markings used on French armored vehicles during the North African fighting from 1940-1943, covering both units under the Vichy government and Free French formations fighting alongside the Allies. This theater saw key battles such as the Battle of Bir Hakeim, where vehicles with French markings played a significant role.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/72
• Manufacturer: Star Decals
• Water-slide decal for plastic models
• Dedicated to French vehicles from World War II (Vichy and FFL - Forces Francaises Libres) used in North Africa
• Markings for various vehicles: light tanks, armored cars, half-tracks
• Accurate reproduction of historical emblems, tactical numbers, and symbols
• Vivid colors, thin decals – minimal thickness for better effect when applied
• Includes illustrations and painting schemes for different historical vehicles

Material and quality

Star Decals are printed on high-quality carrier paper, which ensures easy application onto plastic models. The sheet also allows for precise application on small details, which is especially important in 1/72 scale. The product itself is very thin, so when applied properly the decals almost blend with the surface of the model, allowing for an exceptionally realistic effect.

Product category and recommendations

This product belongs to the "water-slide decals for plastic models" category. We highly recommend it to modelers building French World War II vehicles – both beginners and advanced diorama enthusiasts and collectors of historical military vehicles. Suggested difficulty level: 2/5 – suitable even for those with limited experience, with included diagrams making application significantly easier.