Hataka HTK-C215 BS NATO (IRR) Green (BS381C:285) – Orange Line modeling lacquer 17ml

Hataka HTK-C215 BS NATO (IRR) Green (BS381C:285) is a high-quality modeling lacquer from the popular Orange Line series, dedicated to the most demanding modelers. This product was developed to realistically reproduce the color BS381C:285 NATO Green, which is the standard shade used for painting military vehicles in NATO member countries, especially in the United Kingdom as well as other European and American armies. The lacquer perfectly imitates the green color with IRR (InfraRed Reflective) properties, ensuring faithful recreation of the camouflage coatings of modern vehicles such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, and combat vehicles from the late 1970s to the present day.

Product specification:

• Capacity: 17ml in a sturdy, tight dropper bottle, which makes precise dosing and mixing easier.
• Purpose: Paint for plastic and resin scale models, suitable for brush and airbrush application.
• Line: Orange Line – solvent-based modeling lacquers with reduced odor and lower aggressiveness towards plastic surfaces.
• Material: Specially developed, high-pigment solvent-based paint.
• Category: Model paints, lacquers for models, modeling accessories.
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times.

Historical application:

The BS NATO IRR Green color has been and is widely used on military vehicles of NATO armies, e.g., in camouflage schemes on Challenger, Leopard, Abrams, Bradley, Warrior tanks, and many others. Thanks to proper pigmentation, Hataka HTK-C215 lacquer perfectly mimics the original shades used from the end of the 20th century to this day, both on training grounds and in real conflicts.

Product advantages:

• Excellent coverage and reproduction of the standard BS381C:285 color with IRR effect.
• Less intense odor than competing solvent lacquers – more comfortable to use.
• Less aggressive to plastic, reducing the risk of damage to delicate models.
• Durable final coat – ideal for weathering effects.

Who is it recommended for?

We recommend this product to all modelers interested in building realistic dioramas and military models from the Cold War and modern era – both beginners (difficulty level 2/5 due to the simplicity of application) and advanced users of airbrushes and brushes.