Hataka HTK-B045 Air Defence Grey (FS16473, ANA 512) – Water-Based Acrylic Paint 17ml

Hataka HTK-B045 Air Defence Grey is a high-quality water-based acrylic paint from the renowned Hataka Hobby brand, designed for precise and realistic painting of plastic, resin, and metal models. The designations FS16473 (Federal Standard) and its equivalent ANA 512 classify this shade as a standard color for painting military aircraft coatings, especially for the United States Air Force and various other NATO countries. Air Defence Grey was widely used on interceptor and fighter aircraft during the Cold War period and the early modern era, and it appeared on numerous aircraft in various paint schemes for many decades.

Product Characteristics

• Capacity – 17 ml, ideal for medium and large projects
• Category – Acrylic model paint for water thinning, Blue Line series
• Recommended for brush application due to its optimized consistency and coverage properties
• Fast-drying, odorless, and user-friendly formula
• Does not require chemical thinners – easy tool cleaning with water
• An ideal choice for recreating official aircraft painting guidelines from the Cold War period, e.g., F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart, F-4 Phantom II, F-15, F-16, and aircraft operating in USAF interceptor color schemes

Additional Information

• Manufacturer – Hataka Hobby, a Polish brand valued by modelers worldwide for high color consistency and shade accuracy
• The paint is perfect for both beginner and advanced enthusiasts of aviation and historical modeling
• Difficulty level – 1/5, very easy to use
• Contains no toxic ingredients, increasing user comfort and safety
• Possibility of layering and lightening the color to achieve weathering effects
• Conforms to official color standards used in scale modeling

We recommend Hataka HTK-B045 Air Defence Grey (FS16473, ANA 512) to all modelers seeking an authentic look for military aircraft from the 1950s to 1990s, especially from the Cold War era. It is the perfect choice for both USAF aviation enthusiasts and modelers building collections of NATO aircraft and historical jets in 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32 scale. The product ensures easy application and excellent color consistency.