Hataka HTK-CS71 Israeli Air Force paint set (modern rotors)

Hataka HTK-CS71 Israeli Air Force paint set (modern rotors) is a professional set of lacquer acrylic paints designed for painting modern Israeli Air Force helicopters. Inside, you will find a unique selection of eight shades faithfully reflecting the authentic paint schemes of aircraft operated by the Israeli Air Force and Navy from the late 1970s, through the Lebanon War in 1982, right up to the present day.

The set contains top-quality lacquer paints, optimized for airbrush use, providing excellent coverage, depth of color, and ease in achieving realistic effects on models in popular scales – 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, and others.

• HTK-C256 Earth Brown (FS30099): The original color of IAF helicopters (AH-1, CH-53, 500MD, Bell) painted in this scheme from the late 1970s until the 1982 Lebanon War.
• HTK-C257 Uniform Brown (FS30145): The IAF base color after 1982. Used on, among others, UH-60A/L "Yanshuf" helicopters.
• HTK-C067 US Army Helicopter Drab (FS34031): The initial color of the AH-64A "Peten", UH-60A/L "Yanshuf", AH-1F "Tzefa" upon delivery from the USA.
• HTK-C258 Stone Yellow (FS33448): Part of the "Tiger" camouflage – used on the upper surfaces of AH-64A/D "Peten"/"Saraph" and UH-60A/L "Yanshuf".
• HTK-C012 Dark Tan (FS30219): Color used in the "Tiger" camouflage and on US-supplied UH-60A/L "Yanshuf" helicopters.
• HTK-C203 Sky Grey (FS36463): Paint for lower surfaces in the "Tiger" camouflage – e.g., AH-64A/D or US UH-60A/L.
• HTK-C259 Yellow Ochre (FS33434): The color of the yellow "V" marking, painted on all Israeli helicopters since 1982.
• HTK-C255 Bright Blue (FS25183): Color used on Israeli Navy helicopters – HH-65A Dolphin, AS565MA Panther ("Atalef").

Category: Lacquer paint set for plastic and resin models.
Intended use: Israeli helicopter models from 1978–present; ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical realism and precision in replicating details.

Advantages: Highly recommended due to authentic FS color patterns and high-quality production – excellent adhesion, fidelity to the original, convenient for airbrush work. An essential item for fans of Middle Eastern aviation history, historical dioramas, and helicopter model collectors.

Difficulty level: 2/5 – also suitable for less experienced modelers who want to increase the realism of their builds.