Hataka Hobby HTK-AS54 Early USN & USMC Section Colours Set (6x17ml)

Hataka Hobby HTK-AS54 Early USN & USMC Section Colours Set (6x17ml) is a professional set of high-quality water-based acrylic model paints, intended for painting model aircraft of the United States Navy and Marine Corps from the years 1931–1941. It offers a complete palette of identification colors used at the time for marking squadrons, sections, and recognition elements on US Navy and USMC aircraft. This product is primarily dedicated to aircraft modelers who faithfully recreate the appearance of fighters and bombers from the interwar period and early World War II.

• Category: Acrylic model paints
• Material: Water-based acrylic paints
• Capacity: 6 bottles of 17 ml each
• Difficulty level: 1/5 (easy to use, also for beginner modelers)

The set contains specially developed shades: Insignia Red (FS11136, ANA 509), True Blue (FS15102, ANA 501), Willow Green (FS14187, ANA 503), Lemon Yellow (FS13655, ANA 505), Insignia White (FS17875, ANA 511), and Night Black (FS37038, ANA 604). Each paint corresponds to the color specifications used in the renowned US Navy squadron identification system, and their formulation refers to the original Federal Standard and ANA codes, ensuring historical accuracy.

This set is recommended for modelers building aircraft models such as Grumman F2F-1, Boeing F4B-4, or Vought SB2U Vindicator in the most popular modeling scales (e.g., 1/72, 1/48, 1/32). Countries using these colors: United States of America. Historical period: interwar period and early World War II. For example, these shades can be found on the aircraft of the 7th Navy Fighter Squadron (VF-7) stationed on the USS Wasp aircraft carrier in 1940.

The paints are highly opaque, quick-drying, and easy to apply both with a brush and an airbrush. With this set—which also includes a leaflet explaining the US Navy squadron section marking system—every modeler can easily achieve authentic and striking paint schemes for their models. Recommended for fans of historical aviation, collectors, and diorama makers who value the highest historical accuracy and quality of workmanship.