Hataka HTK-A142 Camouflage (Barley) Grey (BS381C:626)

Hataka HTK-A142 Camouflage (Barley) Grey (BS381C:626) from the Red Line series is a high-quality water-based acrylic paint designed for scale modeling, especially recommended for airbrush application. The product has been developed to replicate the authentic Barley Grey color, known in the British BS381C standard under number 626. This shade was widely used as a primary element of modern camouflage schemes for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm from the 1980s to the present day.

Barley Grey (BS381C:626) gained popularity as the main color of the upper surfaces of aircraft such as the PANAVIA Tornado, SEPECAT Jaguar, BAe Harrier II, and Eurofighter Typhoon. It became particularly recognizable from operations such as Desert Storm, NATO missions, as well as numerous peacekeeping and combat operations in Europe and the Middle East.

• Product type: water-based acrylic paint for scale models – category: modeling accessories / model paints
• Intended use: for painting plastic, resin, and photo-etched model parts
• Specialization: optimal for airbrush painting, provides very good coverage and a satin finish
• Color: Barley Grey (BS381C:626)
• Country of historical use: United Kingdom
• Historical period: Cold War, contemporary times (1980s – present)
• Material: high-grade acrylic paint, water-based formula – easy to clean and health-friendly
• Bottle capacity: 17 ml

We recommend Hataka HTK-A142 Camouflage (Barley) Grey (BS381C:626) to both beginner and advanced aircraft modelers who care about historical accuracy when recreating British aircraft paint schemes. The paint stands out due to excellent pigmentation, easy application, and fast drying time. Ideal for 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scales and others, where color detail matters.

Difficulty level: 1 (very easy application, suitable even for beginner modelers).

If you care about authenticity and lasting finish for RAF or Fleet Air Arm aircraft models, Hataka HTK-A142 Barley Grey is a trustworthy choice.