Hataka HTK-A083 Gris Bleu Clair – Water-based Acrylic Model Paint

Hataka HTK-A083 Gris Bleu Clair is a professional acrylic paint from the renowned Hataka Hobby Red Line series, designed for demanding modelers. Its unique Gris Bleu Clair shade replicates the historical color used on French military aircraft during World War II, such as the Morane-Saulnier MS.406, Dewoitine D.520, and earlier the LeO 451. This color gained special significance as the standard upper surface paint scheme for Armée de l'Air aircraft, appearing in camouflage from the early years of the conflict.

• Product category: Water-based acrylic model paint with a satin finish, for airbrush use.
• Composition and safety: Water-based acrylic paint with low odor and fast drying, safe for use in enclosed spaces.
• Color reference: Authentic Gris Bleu Clair shade, ideal for recreating models of French vehicles and aircraft from 1939–1945.
• Packaging: 17 ml bottle with a convenient dropper cap for precise dispensing.
• Intended use: Optimized for airbrush application – the paint is pre-thinned, provides excellent coverage, and creates a very smooth, even satin finish even in a single layer.
• Applications: Especially recommended for plastic models in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 scale and other projects requiring realistic historical colors of French WWII aviation.
• Additives: This product contains no pearlescent or metallic pigments — ensuring historical accuracy and faithfulness to the original.
• Ease of use: 1/5 – the paint is easy to apply, suitable for both beginners and advanced modelers.

Hataka HTK-A083 Gris Bleu Clair is an excellent choice for anyone passionate about historical aviation modeling who wants to give their miniatures a highly realistic look. Thanks to its precisely matched shade and high-quality finish, this product will meet the expectations of even the most demanding modeling enthusiasts. Highly recommended when building models of French aircraft from World War II – it delivers an authentic effect true to preserved documents and archival photographs.