Hataka HTK-AS69 WW2 Imperial Japanese Army AFV paint set (8x17ml) – Model paint set for Imperial Japanese Army armored vehicles from World War II

The Hataka HTK-AS69 WW2 Imperial Japanese Army AFV paint set is an exceptional choice for modelers passionate about historical armored vehicles of the Imperial Japanese Army from 1937-1945. The product contains eight shades developed based on authentic colors used by the Japanese armed forces during World War II, both during operations in China and the intense battles in the Pacific.

• Category: acrylic, water-based model paint set
• Volume: 8 bottles of 17 ml each
• Color accuracy according to historical documentation
• Dedicated for 1/35, 1/72, 1/48 and other scale models
• Manufacturer: Hataka Hobby – renowned European modeling brand

The set includes the following colors:

• IJA Khaki (Khaki-iro) – base color of IJA armored vehicles from 1937-42 (including Type 95 Ha-Go, Type 97 Chi-Ha tanks)
• IJA Tea Brown (Cha-iro) – camouflage color in early schemes, used for disruptive camouflage patterns
• IJA Olive Green (Midori-iro) – green used in early camouflage patterns
• Signal Yellow – historical yellow for identification stripes on early vehicles
• IJA Parched Grass (Karekusa-iro) – base color in the scheme used since 1943
• Dark Brown (Tochi-iro) – corresponding to earthy brown shade used throughout the war
• Green (Kusa-iro) – grassy shade used in late war schemes
• Olive Drab – green corresponding to later geographical markings

Historical usage

This set allows for realistic recreation of Japanese armored vehicle painting schemes used during operations in Manchuria, China, Burma, the Philippines, and other theaters of war from the late 1930s to Japan’s surrender in 1945. These colors reflect the most important historical paint schemes of tanks and personnel carriers, making it possible to create accurate replicas in any scale.

Material and product features

• High-quality water-based acrylic paints – odorless, quick-drying, easy to clean
• Intended for brush and airbrush application
• Paints adhere perfectly to plastic, resin and metal model surfaces
• Suitable for both beginner and advanced modelers

Recommendation and difficulty level

The product is recommended for modelers with an experience level from 2 to 5. Thanks to the comprehensive set of colors, precise recreation of historical camouflage is possible. Especially recommended for enthusiasts of World War II subjects and Asian theaters of war, both for individual models and dioramas.