{"product_id":"23710-hataka-hobby-htk-as50-south-african-air-force-vol-1","title":"Hataka Hobby HTK-AS50 South African Air Force vol. 1 (6x17ml)","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHataka Hobby HTK-AS50 South African Air Force vol. 1 (6x17ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Hataka Hobby HTK-AS50 South African Air Force vol. 1 (6x17ml) is a high-quality set of six water-based acrylic model paints intended for recreating the authentic paint schemes of South African Air Force (SAAF) aircraft from the 1970s to the 1990s. The set is dedicated primarily to modelers wishing to accurately replicate aircraft operating during this period, both in the Border War in Angola and SAAF operations within South Africa.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: water-based acrylic paint set for painting plastic and resin models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Hataka Hobby – renowned Polish model paint manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVolume: 6 bottles of 17 ml each (total 102 ml of paint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComposition: water-based acrylic paints, non-toxic, easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eColors included in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTK-A204 BS Deep Buff (“Kalahari Sand”)\u003c\/strong\u003e – used on upper surfaces of Mirage III, Sabre Mk.6, Mirage F1, Impala fighters in the late 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTK-A146 BS Olive Drab\u003c\/strong\u003e – used in modern camouflage patterns on the upper surfaces of most SAAF aircraft from 1975 through the 1990s (e.g., Mirage, Impala, helicopters).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTK-A205 BS Light Admiralty Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e – classic underside color for early Mirage III, Sabre Mk.6, and later Mirage F1 and Impala Mk II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTK-A206 BS Dark Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e – widely used on the upper surfaces of aircraft and helicopters, especially in the so-called “mid-life pattern.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTK-A144 BS Dark Sea Grey (“Mirage Grey”)\u003c\/strong\u003e – used on diamond-patterned Mirage F1 and Buccaneers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHTK-A207 BS PRU Blue (“PE Blue”)\u003c\/strong\u003e – distinctive underside color of aircraft such as Canberra and Buccaneer, also used on Mirage F1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical background and usage period:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    These colors were used for camouflaging South African combat aircraft during the Cold War (mainly 1970–1990). During this time, the SAAF conducted intensive operations in the Angolan conflict, cooperating with NATO allies and using aircraft like Mirage III, Mirage F1, Impala, Canberra, and Buccaneer in distinctive camouflage adapted to southern African environments. This set allows for precise recreation of aircraft from that period.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho do we recommend it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This product is especially recommended for military and aircraft modelers building South African aircraft in 1\/72, 1\/48, and 1\/32 scales. We recommend it for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the need for knowledge of multicolored camouflage painting techniques. Difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Hataka Hobby HTK-AS50 is a set created for the most demanding historical and aircraft modeling enthusiasts, ensuring accurate representation of South African paint schemes from the 1970s to the 1990s.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hataka Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720314573134,"sku":"HTKAS50","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/36e34bb8e1b006838b17171e10d0457c.png?v=1755497376","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/23710-hataka-hobby-htk-as50-south-african-air-force-vol-1","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}