Hataka HTK-CS50 South African Air Force Paint Set vol. 1 (8x17ml)

Hataka HTK-CS50 South African Air Force paint set vol. 1 is a professional model paint set consisting of eight 17ml lacquer bottles, intended for painting scale models of aircraft used by the South African Air Force (SAAF) from the 1970s to the 1990s. This product was created for demanding modelers who wish to faithfully reproduce the authentic paint schemes of South African aircraft from the Cold War era.

• Category: Lacquer model paint set for airbrush
• Historical period: From the 1970s to the 1990s (“Angolan Bush War”, Cold War)
• Country: South Africa
• Application: Military aircraft such as Mirage III, Sabre Mk.6, Mirage F1, Impala, English Electric Canberra, Blackburn Buccaneer, and helicopters
• Paint type: Lacquer-based, optimized for airbrush use
• Set colors:
  1. HTK-C204 – BS Deep Buff (“Kalahari Sand”)
  2. HTK-C146 – BS Olive Drab
  3. HTK-C205 – BS Light Admiralty Grey
  4. HTK-C206 – BS Dark Earth
  5. HTK-C144 – BS Dark Sea Grey
  6. HTK-C207 – BS PRU Blue
  7. 2 additional standard colors used in SAAF air schemes from the 1970s to the 1990s
• Features: Precisely matched shades according to British Standard BS381C, faithfully reproducing original SAAF colors, also used as local equivalents
• Materials and accessories: Plastic bottles with a precision dispenser, paints ready for direct use with an airbrush
• Intended use: Suitable for plastic and resin models, especially in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scales
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both intermediate and professional modelers; requires airbrush operation skills

Why choose this product?

The Hataka HTK-CS50 set is an excellent choice for modelers focused on African-themed or Cold War subjects, as well as collectors of aircraft models from conflicts such as the “Angolan Bush War”. Its unique color palette and compatibility with historical liveries allow for incredibly authentic effects, not available with universal paints. The product is highly valued among aircraft modelers for its excellent coverage and easy application.

We recommend it both to historical modeling enthusiasts and collectors seeking the highest quality reproduction of SAAF colors.