Hataka HTK-A243 IJA Parched Grass (Karekusa-iro) – Acrylic paint for models

The model paint Hataka HTK-A243 IJA Parched Grass (Karekusa-iro) is one of the key shades in the Red Line series from renowned manufacturer Hataka Hobby. This product has been specially formulated to replicate the Japanese "Parched Grass" (Karekusa-iro) color used by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II and just prior to its outbreak.

• Model Scale: The paint is perfectly suited for models in any scale, especially 1/72, 1/48, 1/35, used in reconstructing military vehicles, aircraft, and historical dioramas.
• Historical Purpose: The Karekusa-iro color was the primary camouflage of Japanese tanks such as Type 95 Ha-Go and Type 97 Chi-Ha, as well as many aircraft (e.g., Ki-43 Hayabusa and Ki-84 Hayate). It was mainly used during campaigns in the Pacific, Manchuria, China, and Southeast Asia, from the late 1930s until 1945.
• Historical Period: World War II and the late years of the interwar period in the Imperial Japanese Army.
• Material and Properties: Water-based acrylic paint. Ideally suited for airbrush application due to its optimized formula, it is fast-drying and offers excellent coverage even with the first layer. The painted surface is smooth and satin, which greatly enhances the realism of historical models.
• Additives: The product does not contain any extra additives such as pigments, metals, or resins, but it works perfectly with other modeling accessories – filters, varnishes, and pigments.
• Category: Water-based acrylic modeling paint – dedicated to painting assembly models, resin, and plastic models.
• Difficulty Level: 1/5 – very easy to apply, recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers.

Recommendation: Hataka HTK-A243 is recommended for enthusiasts of historical military models who value authentic details and historically accurate colors. It allows you to reproduce the original, rarely seen shades of Japanese equipment from World War II. Perfect for those building dioramas, tank models, aircraft, and battle scenes. Thanks to its high quality and ease of application, this paint will become an indispensable element of any modeler's workshop who cares about realism.