Hataka HTK-C171 Grey Blue (RAL 5008) – Model Paint (Orange Line) 17ml

Hataka HTK-C171 Grey Blue (RAL 5008) is a high-quality model paint from the "Orange Line" range, developed for the most demanding modelers who expect perfect reproduction of historical and modern military and civilian vehicle colors. The product has been designed with solvent-based paints in mind, yet thanks to its innovative formula, it offers a much less intensive odor than traditional paints of this type, providing maximum safety for both the user and plastic models.

The Grey Blue (RAL 5008) shade has been precisely recreated based on the original RAL palette, ensuring compliance with historical guidelines for painting military equipment and special vehicles. This color was commonly used for the equipment of the German armed forces in the postwar era and modern times. It is the perfect choice for painting Bundeswehr vehicle models—such as the Fuchs armored personnel carrier or the modern Puma and Boxer fighting vehicles—used from the late 1980s to the present.

• Volume: 17 ml
• Line: Orange Line – solvent-based paint with reduced odor and low aggressiveness in contact with plastic
• Color: Grey Blue RAL 5008 – ideal for German military equipment from the Cold War and modern periods
• Purpose: for airbrush or brush painting, dedicated to precise modeling tasks
• Material: highly durable, opaque solvent-based paint
• Excellent coverage, easy mixing, and shading

Product category: Solvent-based model paints
Recommended for: Advanced modelers seeking authentic historical and military colors, as well as collectors who value high-quality finishes and easy application. Also ideal for those requiring stable formula when working with delicate plastic model parts.

Difficulty level: 2/5 – excellent paint even for intermediate modelers, requires basic airbrushing or brush-painting skills.
Our opinion: The Hataka HTK-C171 product is a choice that allows full realism of German military vehicle models and guarantees satisfaction for any modeler who pays attention to historical details and color accuracy.