Hataka HTK-B231 Fog Grey (FS36293) 17ml

Hataka HTK-B231 Fog Grey (FS36293) 17ml is a professional acrylic paint, ideal for modelers who value high quality and precise color accuracy. The product comes from the renowned Blue Line series by Hataka Hobby, famous for its water-based acrylic paints specially optimized for brush application. Each bottle contains 17 ml of paint, providing convenient, even coverage and excellent pigmentation.

Usage and Historical Accuracy

The Fog Grey (FS36293) color is commonly used in scale modeling to replicate both modern and historical paint schemes of military aircraft, vehicles, and equipment employed by the United States Air Force (USAF) and other NATO countries. Its shade corresponds to Federal Standard 36293, often seen on Cold War-era and postwar aircraft:

• Mainly applied to American Air Force (USAF) fighter and bomber aircraft, such as the F-16, F-15, and A-10 Thunderbolt II.
• In use from the late 1970s to the present day.
• Also popular for painting models of contemporary NATO military vehicles and some British RAF aircraft.

Product Features

• Water-based paint, environmentally friendly – does not require odorous solvents.
• Suitable viscosity for brush painting, minimizing brush marks and making application easy even for beginner modelers.
• Rich pigmentation ensures excellent coverage – ideal for both details and larger surfaces.
• Quick-drying formula increases work comfort and allows for rapid application of successive layers.

Category, Intended Use, and Difficulty Level

• Category: Model acrylic paint for brush use (Blue Line)
• Volume: 17 ml, plastic dropper bottle for easy dosing.
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – suitable for both beginner and advanced modelers.
• Recommended for use on plastic and resin models in various scales: 1/72, 1/48, 1/35, 1/24, and others.

Summary and Recommendation

Hataka HTK-B231 Fog Grey (FS36293) 17ml is a precise, high-quality acrylic paint dedicated to modelers seeking authentic shades for painting military models from the Cold War and modern eras. An excellent choice for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts who value easy application as well as exceptional durability and quality of the painted surface. We especially recommend this product to aviation and vehicle fans modeling in NATO military colors.