Hataka HTK-CS53 Early US Navy & USMC paint set 6x17ml is a professional acrylic paint set dedicated to aircraft modelers, especially enthusiasts of American naval and Marine Corps aviation from the pre-World War II period. The set includes 6 carefully selected 17 ml colors, reflecting the authentic camouflage and operational colors of US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft used between 1919 and 1942.

• Category: Acrylic paint set for scale modeling
• Historical period: 1919–1942, interwar period and the beginning of World War II
• Countries in use: United States of America – US Navy and US Marine Corps
• Suitable for scales: 1/32, 1/48, 1/72, and other popular aircraft modeling scales
• Product material: Water-based acrylic paints, non-toxic and quick-drying
• Colors included in the set:
  • HTK-C078 – Aluminum – authentic color for fuselages and metal elements in the US Navy (1919–1940s)
  • HTK-C050 – Light Grey – FS36495 shade, equivalent to ANA 512, used on metal parts until the mid-1930s
  • HTK-C066 – Insignia (Orange) Yellow – ANA 506, classic high-visibility upper wing surface color (1925–1940)
  • HTK-C048 – Light Gull Grey – FS36440, equivalent to ANA 602, used from 1941
  • HTK-C218 – Blue Grey – FS35189, ANA 603 shade, used during early Pacific campaigns (1941–1943)
  • HTK-C030 – European I Grey – FS36081, equivalent to ANA 513, used for painting engines and other components
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – The set is ideal for both beginners and advanced modelers due to its easy application and high pigment quality.

Hataka HTK-CS53 is recommended for every historical modeler who wishes to replicate the historical paint schemes of aircraft such as the Grumman F3F, Boeing F4B, Vought SB2U Vindicator, or Douglas SBD Dauntless, which served in combat during the Battle of Midway and Pearl Harbor. Reproducing authentic shades provides realism for any replica from this crucial period in US military aviation history.

Thanks to high efficiency, color intensity, and ease of application, this set is perfect for use with both airbrush and traditional brush, offering modelers saturated, uniform coverage and effortless color mixing. It is the optimal choice for demanding hobbyists seeking historical accuracy and the highest finishing quality for plastic, resin, and other models. Highly recommended!