Hataka HTK-CS44 USAF, USN & USMC paint set (modern greys) 8x17ml – Acrylic paint set for modern USA aircraft models

The Hataka HTK-CS44 USAF, USN & USMC paint set (modern greys) 8x17ml is aimed at modelers of contemporary military aircraft who seek the highest level of realism and historical color accuracy. This set contains eight 17ml bottles of lacquer-based acrylic paints developed for airbrush use, delivering perfect coverage and ease of achieving tonal transitions and shading effects. It is primarily dedicated to replicating standard camouflage colors used by the United States Air Force (USAF), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC) from the late 1970s to the present day.

• Category: Lacquer-based acrylic model paint set
• User countries: United States (USAF, USN, USMC)
• Usage period: From the late 1970s (Cold War) to modern times
• Material: Acrylic paints, lacquer-based, 8x17ml plastic containers
• Applications: Plastic, resin, and 3D-printed model aircraft – examples: F-16, A-10, F-35, AV-8B Harrier II, F/A-18 Hornet, F-14 Tomcat, A-6 Intruder
• Selected colors included:
  • Light Ghost Grey FS36375 – widely used on USN, USMC, selected USAF aircraft such as A-10, F-16 (three-tone camouflage)
  • Dark Ghost Grey FS36320 – e.g. AV-8B Harrier II, USAF A-10 and Thunderbolt II
  • Gunship Grey FS36118 – camouflage for F-4 in "Hill One", F-16, AV-8B
  • Medium Grey FS35237 – AV-8B (two-tone), F/A-18A/B, F-14, A-6
  • Have Glass Grey FS36170 – modern F-16C/D, F-35 Lightning II

Recommended set: This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers expecting top-quality paints and precise replication of authentic paint schemes. Ideal for military aircraft model projects, especially in 1/48, 1/72, and 1/32 scales.

Difficulty of use: 2/5. The paints are easy to apply and only require basic airbrush handling skills.

The Hataka HTK-CS44 set stands out thanks to its excellent pigmentation, very good surface adhesion, and faithful reproduction of authentic shades used in real military operations – from the Cold War period, through Operation "Desert Storm", to modern NATO missions. It is the perfect choice for aviation modeling enthusiasts and anyone expecting the highest level of realism when recreating the colors of American air forces.