Star Decals 35-C1350 French Fighting Vehicles in Africa 3. Vichy France and the FFL - Forces Francaises Libres 1/35

Star Decals 35-C1350 French Fighting Vehicles in Africa 3. Vichy France and the FFL - Forces Francaises Libres 1/35 are high-quality water-slide decals dedicated to models of French vehicles that fought in Africa during World War II. The set has been specially prepared for modelers recreating vehicles used both by the Vichy France forces and the Forces Francaises Libres (FFL – Free French Forces).

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for armored vehicle models, allowing for a realistic representation of details.
• User country: France – the set depicts French vehicles used both by the Vichy government and the Free French Forces during African campaigns.
• Period of use: World War II, years 1940–1943 – decades of intense fighting on the North African front.
• Models covered by decals: Hotchkiss H 39, Renault FT-17, British Universal Carrier, and Valentine III Mk V – all vehicles historically present in Africa, both on the side of the Vichy government (France controlled by Germany) and the Free French cooperating with the Allies. Example engagements include the Battle of Dakar (1940), the Battle of Gabes (1943), or operations in Madagascar.
• Material: professional high-quality water-slide decal paper, ensuring excellent adhesion to the model surface as well as sharp, saturated colors and details. The decals are precisely printed and protected by an appropriate layer to prevent damage during application.
• Add-ons: The set includes detailed painting schemes that enable proper placement of markings and reconstruction of historic paint versions.
• Category: modeling accessories – water-slide decals for 1/35 scale models.
• Recommended for: intermediate and advanced modelers, historians, and military enthusiasts wishing to faithfully recreate vehicles from the African campaigns of World War II.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – easy application, but requires basic knowledge of working with water-slide decals and precision when placing markings on various types of armored vehicles.

Star Decals 35-C1350 French Fighting Vehicles in Africa 3 Vichy France and the FFL is an excellent choice for modelers who care about authenticity and detailed recreation of France's historic vehicles. Refined graphics and painting instructions help elevate the realism of your models to the next level, making this product a superb element in any historical modeling enthusiast's workshop.