Hataka HTK-BS18 US Navy and USMC high-viz Paint Set 6x17ml is a professional acrylic paint set, specially designed for modelers recreating American Navy (US Navy) and Marine Corps (USMC) aircraft from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This product falls under the category of acrylic paint sets for modeling and is dedicated for use with both brush and airbrush techniques. Each set contains six 17ml bottles, providing excellent efficiency and precise reproduction of historical colors.

• Set contents: Includes colors that precisely reflect the standard colors of US Navy and USMC aviation during the Cold War era (1950s–1970s):
• HTK-B001 – Dark Sea Blue (ANA 623) – Used as the main color for carrier-based aircraft such as the AD-1/4, F9F Panther, and F2H Banshee from the end of World War II to the mid-1950s.
• HTK-B041 – Night Black – FS37038, applied, among others, on anti-glare panels of combat aircraft at various periods of service.
• HTK-B048 – Light Gull Grey (ANA 620) – Paint for the upper surfaces of strike aircraft (F-4 Phantom, A-6 Intruder) from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s.
• HTK-B049 – Insignia White (ANA 511) – Used for painting the lower surfaces of these aircraft and of training, transport, and patrol planes.
• HTK-B061 – Seaplane Grey (ANA 625) – Characteristic of naval helicopters, seaplanes, and US Navy shore-based aviation during the Cold War.
• HTK-B062 – International Orange (ANA 508) – Highly visible color, mainly used on training and rescue aircraft in the 1950s and 60s.

Material: All colors are prepared using high-quality water-based acrylic resins, ensuring easy application, quick drying, and minimal odor. Thanks to proven formulas, the paints offer excellent adhesion and high durability on the model.

Purpose and recommendation: The Hataka HTK-BS18 set is recommended both for beginner and advanced aircraft modelers who value precision and historical accuracy in reproducing American aircraft from the second half of the 20th century, in popular scales 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32. It is perfect for building models such as F-4 Phantom II, A-4 Skyhawk, F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder, or F9F Panther.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – The set is suitable for any modeler, even beginners. The paints are easy to mix, self-level, and cover the surface well, making work easier even on small details.

The Hataka HTK-BS18 US Navy and USMC high-viz Paint Set is a guarantee of the highest quality, allowing for a faithful recreation of the appearance of the most iconic US Navy and USMC aircraft from the key decades of the Cold War. Highly recommended for every aircraft modeling enthusiast wishing to achieve historical authenticity in their project!