Hataka HTK-B173 Silk Grey (RAL 7044) 17ml is a premium-class acrylic modeling paint, created for the most demanding aircraft modelers. The product belongs to the renowned Hataka Hobby Blue Line – a collection of water-based acrylic paints optimized for brush application. The Silk Grey RAL 7044 shade is an authentic color used by the Israeli Air Force, particularly appreciated by modelers building replicas of aircraft from the Cold War period.

This paint is water-based, which significantly facilitates both its application and cleaning of modeling tools. The product is highly pigmented, ensuring intense coverage and durable coating – key parameters for realistically reproducing colors in aircraft models. The Silk Grey (RAL 7044) shade was widely used by the Israel Air Force (IAF) on the lower surfaces of combat aircraft between 1955–1967, except on first-line fighters. It is ideal for recreating the classic camouflage of aircraft such as the Dassault Ouragan, Mystère, Vautour, or Magister.

• Paint capacity: 17 ml
• Shade: RAL 7044 Silk Grey
• Water-based formula – safe and environmentally friendly
• Designed for brush painting, easy to apply even for beginners
• Very accurate reproduction of the historically used color
• Suitable for plastic models, resin models, and figures

The product is classified as an acrylic modeling paint for brush. Recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers interested in recreating historical color schemes of Israeli aviation from the Cold War era. It provides easy coverage and high durability of the coating, which translates into aesthetics and professional finish. It will also work perfectly as a versatile paint for other modeling applications.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – very easy to apply, optimal for every modeler.