Hataka HTK-A001 Dark Sea Blue (FS15042, ANA 623) is a high-quality acrylic model paint from the renowned Hobby Red Line series by Hataka Hobby, designed primarily for airbrush application. This product has been developed with modelers in mind who value precision, efficiency, and color accuracy matching historical military shades. The shade Dark Sea Blue (FS15042, ANA 623) is a classic base color used, among others, on American naval aircraft during World War II and the Korean War.

• Scale: The paint is not intended for a specific scale – ideal for any plastic, resin, or metal model requiring accurate replication of authentic camouflage schemes.
• Country of model use: United States of America.
• Short historical description: FS15042 Dark Sea Blue was widely used on American aircraft such as the F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair, SB2C Helldiver, and Avenger. This color was officially introduced as the standard Navy Blue camouflage in 1944, used by the US Navy especially during Pacific operations and the post-war period.
• Period of use: World War II, Korean War, early Cold War.
• Material: Water-based acrylic paint. The formula is based on high-quality pigments to ensure excellent coverage and color durability.
• Additives: The product does not contain metallic pigments; the paint is ready to use after proper thinning with water or dedicated Hataka thinner.
• Category: Acrylic model paint ideal for painting scale models and figures.
• Recommendation: Hataka HTK-A001 is recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers. Its easy application and smooth, even texture ensure a satisfying result even for less experienced modelers. Thanks to precise color matching to FS15042, it is a perfect choice for recreating American machines from the late 1940s and early 1950s.
• Difficulty level: 1 (very easy to use; ideal for both beginners and advanced airbrush enthusiasts).

By choosing Hataka HTK-A001 Dark Sea Blue, you can be sure that the final effect of your work will conform to the real-life paint scheme, giving your model a historically accurate appearance. The paint provides excellent coverage after just one application, forming a durable, satin coat with exceptional adhesion. It works equally well on large fuselage surfaces as in hard-to-reach places requiring subtle shading.