Hataka HTK-AS44 USAF, USN, USMC Paint Set (Modern Greys) (8x17ml) is a professional set of water-based acrylic paints dedicated to modelers building replicas of modern aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC). The set includes eight precisely matched shades of grey, which have been standard in US aircraft camouflage from the late 1970s to the present day.

• Category: acrylic modeling paint set
• Scale Application: universal for all scales (e.g., 1/72, 1/48, 1/32)
• The set contains 8 x 17ml paints, each accurately matched to FS (Federal Standard) codes:
• HTK-A037 – Light Ghost Grey (FS36375): widely used in USN/USMC aviation as well as on select USAF aircraft such as the A-10A/C and F-16 in the tri-colour scheme.
• HTK-A035 – Dark Ghost Grey (FS36320): key camouflage shade for USN/USMC, ideal for painting AV-8B Harrier II and USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft.
• HTK-A031 – Gunship Grey (FS36118): characteristic for "Hill One" schemes on F-4 and F-16, as well as the USMC AV-8B Harrier II.
• HTK-A054 – Grey (FS36270): used on F-4 and F-16 in various USAF schemes.
• HTK-A046 – Medium Grey (FS35237): essential for painting AV-8B, F/A-18A/B, A-6, and F-14 USN and USMC aircraft.
• HTK-A044 – Dark Gull Grey (FS36231): used on AV-8B Harrier II after Operation Desert Storm in tricolour schemes.
• HTK-A050 – Light Grey (FS36495): used on the lower surfaces of F/A-18A/B USN and USMC aircraft in the early 1980s.
• HTK-A058 – Have Glass Grey (FS36170): colour for F-16C/D and F-35 Lightning II in modern "Have Glass 5" stealth schemes.
• Country of use: United States
• Period of use: from the late 1970s, Cold War era, up to the present day
• Material: water-based acrylic, non-toxic
• Packing: 8 x 17ml bottles, leak-proof and convenient to use

Hataka Hobby paints are known for excellent coverage and precise replication of FS colors, which is extremely important for historical modelers as well as those preparing replicas for scale competitions. Their water-based formula ensures ease of application—both with a brush and an airbrush. The set is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical accuracy and high-quality finishes. It makes it easy to faithfully recreate the authentic paint schemes of legendary US Navy, USAF, and USMC fighters and combat aircraft.

• Difficulty level: 2/5 (easy to apply, requires only basic surface preparation)
• We recommend this product to any modeler building aircraft models of the US Armed Forces from the late 1970s to modern stealth constructions like the F-35 Lightning II.