Hataka HTK-CS54 Early USN & USMC Section Colours paint set (6x17ml)

Hataka HTK-CS54 Early USN & USMC Section Colours paint set (6x17ml) is a specialist set of acrylic paints, primarily intended for aviation modeling enthusiasts recreating US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft from the interwar period and the early stages of World War II. This product is an excellent choice for modelers building replicas of machines such as the Grumman F2F-1 and other aircraft operating from US Navy carriers in the 1930-1940s.

• Category: Acrylic paint set for plastic and resin models
• Capacity: 6 bottles of 17 ml each
• Intended for: 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scale models and others representing US Navy and USMC aircraft
• Material: Acrylic paints (formula optimized for airbrush application)
• Colors compatible with the 1930 US Navy section coding system

The Hataka HTK-CS54 set includes colors that, since 1930, have been used to identify sections of US Navy and USMC air squadrons: Insignia Red, True Blue, Willow Green, Lemon Yellow, Insignia White, and Night Black. According to regulations, these colors were applied on engine cowlings, wing chevrons, and fuselage bands of aircraft operating from US carriers, making it easier to quickly identify machines during deck operations and in flight. The paints provide authentic FS and ANA shades, making them a unique choice for modelers seeking historical accuracy. An additional advantage is the included leaflet with a detailed explanation of the US Navy squadron identification system, illustrated using the VF-7 unit from 1940—an invaluable source for aviation history enthusiasts.

Hataka paints are distinguished by excellent coverage, quick drying time, and ease of application with an airbrush, making them appreciated by both advanced modelers and beginners alike. The product is recommended for all who wish to faithfully recreate American aircraft from the interwar period and the early years of World War II, as well as for collectors of US Navy aircraft models. The level of difficulty of use is rated at 1 out of 5—an intuitive set, ideal even for novice modelers.