Hataka HTK-A274 Cobalt Blue (RAL 5013) – Water-Based Acrylic Airbrush Paint

Hataka HTK-A274 Cobalt Blue (RAL 5013) is a top-quality acrylic paint from the renowned Red Line series by the Polish manufacturer Hataka Hobby. This product is specifically dedicated to modelers looking for a professional painting solution for their plastic models, resin kits, and figures. The Cobalt Blue (RAL 5013) color is a deep, intense blue, which is a faithful representation of both historical and contemporary military and civilian shades, matching the RAL 5013 chart.

Application and Historical Accuracy

• The paint perfectly reflects the shade of Cobalt Blue used on many military vehicles, aircraft, and equipment details of NATO member states and some other European countries during the post-war and modern periods.
• This color is especially recommended for painting model aircraft, airfield elements, and special-purpose vehicles.
• It is used in the reconstruction of paint schemes for vehicles used by the Bundeswehr (Germany), Dutch Air Force, and special services during the Cold War era as well as in modern times.

Product Features

• Material: Highly pigmented water-based acrylic paint.
• Consistency: Designed for airbrush use with minimal need for thinning.
• Volume: Standard manufacturer packaging (17 ml) with an airtight screw cap.
• Finish: Smooth, satin surface, ideal for decals and further modeling work.

Product Category

• Model acrylic paint – Red Line, specially formulated for airbrush application.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

• Especially recommended for: Intermediate and advanced modelers who value a realistic painting effect and ease of application.
• Difficulty level (1-5): 2 – very easy to use paint, but mainly intended for airbrush work, which requires minimal experience.

Summary

Hataka HTK-A274 Cobalt Blue (RAL 5013) stands out with excellent coverage, ease of application, and faithful color reproduction. The product fully meets the requirements of even the most demanding military and civilian modelers, becoming an essential element when building and painting both Cold War and modern-era models.