Hataka HTK-AS49 RAF Coastal Command & RN FAA paint set (6x17ml) – acrylic paint set for World War II aircraft models

The Hataka HTK-AS49 RAF Coastal Command & RN FAA paint (6x17ml) acrylic paint set is a professional palette from the renowned Hataka Hobby brand, intended for modelers building aircraft models from the British maritime units – the Royal Air Force Coastal Command and the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm from the World War II era. The set includes 6 bottles of 17 ml each with water-based acrylic paints in historically accurate shades, enabling precise recreation of authentic camouflage schemes used by the British air force and navy from 1939 to 1945.

Characteristics of the Hataka HTK-AS49 set:

• Set contents: 6 x 17 ml water-based acrylic paint, optimized for plastic models and photo-etched parts.
• Years of use: World War II, 1939–1945.
• Intended for: Painting aircraft models widely used by both RAF Coastal Command in maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (e.g. Consolidated Catalina, Short Sunderland), as well as on Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm carriers (e.g. Fairey Swordfish, Supermarine Seafire).
• Colour contents:
  • HTK-A140 – BS Extra Dark Sea Grey: Main upper surface colour from 1944.
  • HTK-A202 – BS Dark Slate Grey: Used on upper surfaces in the temperate sea scheme until mid-1941, also by RN FAA.
  • HTK-A203 – Sky Grey: Early lower surface colour of the Royal Navy until September 1940.
  • HTK-A026 – Sky "Type S": Used from mid/late 1940 on the lower surfaces of RAF CC and FAA aircraft.
  • HTK-A049 – Insignia White: Underside colour of RAF CC from 1941, and of all CC aircraft from 1944.
  • HTK-A025 – Interior Grey-Green: Cockpit and crew compartment interior colour.
• Product type: Water-based acrylic paint set – ideal for plastic, resin and 3D-printed models.
• Material: Acrylic paints, fast drying, easy to use with brush and airbrush, scratch resistant after drying.
• Application: Faithful reproduction of RAF Coastal Command and RN Fleet Air Arm aircraft paint schemes used during patrol, convoy and anti-submarine warfare against German Kriegsmarine submarines.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

Hataka HTK-AS49 RAF Coastal Command & RN FAA paint set is an excellent choice for both advanced and intermediate aircraft modelers (difficulty rating: 2/5). We especially recommend this set to enthusiasts of British maritime aviation of World War II, collectors, and those who value historical authenticity in paint schemes. Hataka guarantees high pigmentation quality and application convenience, and the wide selection of shades allows for precise recreation of aircraft silhouettes from the era.