The Hataka HTK-CS111 Yak-38/38M "Forger" paint set (6x17ml) is a professional choice for modelers recreating the Soviet vertical take-off and landing fighter Yak-38 and its modernized variant, the Yak-38M. These aircraft were used in the Soviet Navy (USSR) and are recognizable for their unique camouflage, applied on Kiev-class aircraft carriers during the last decades of the Cold War.

• Product category: airbrush modeling lacquer set
• Scale applications: recommended for models in any scale, including 1/72, 1/48, 1/32
• Original user's country: USSR / Russia
• Years of original use: late 1970s, 1980s to 1992 (Cold War)
• Packaging: 6 bottles of 17 ml each
• Paint type: lacquers optimized for airbrush use
• Colors included: Deep Ocean Blue (FS25045), Green Blue (RAL 5001), Radome Green, Traffic White (RAL 9016), Pearl Grey (FS36493), Neutral Grey (FS36173)
• Historical application: The set allows faithful recreation of standard Yak-38 paint schemes, including both the early versions with intense camouflage colors (blue-green) and the later modern bi-tonal greys seen on Yak-38M aircraft. The shades have been authentically reproduced according to documentation and analysis of archival photographs of aircraft operating in the Soviet Navy.
• Material: Synthetic lacquers, do not contain photo-polishing additives or metallic elements. Intended for professional painting of plastic, 3D-printed, and resin models.

The Hataka HTK-CS111 set is an excellent choice for both advanced modelers seeking the highest level of realism and intermediate enthusiasts. These lacquers feature excellent coverage, vivid color saturation, and very high durability after drying. Thanks to the ready-to-use, authentic colors, there is no need to mix shades yourself, saving time and eliminating the risk of errors when painting replicas of Soviet VTOL aircraft from the Cold War era.

Difficulty of use: 2/5 – ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers working with an airbrush.

We highly recommend the Hataka HTK-CS111 set to anyone building Soviet aviation models, especially for those who value historical accuracy and high-quality model finishes.