Hataka HTK-B171 Grey-Blue (RAL 5008) 17 ml

Capacity: 17 ml

Category: Water-based acrylic paint for models – Blue Line

Product description:

Hataka HTK-B171 Grey-Blue (RAL 5008) is a high-quality water-based acrylic paint developed for modelers who prefer brush painting. The product is made by the renowned Hataka Hobby company, specializing in realistic, authentic colors dedicated to historical reconstructions and models of modern machines. RAL 5008 is a unique shade of grey-blue, corresponding to the actual camouflage requirements of both the Israeli Air Force and the German Luftwaffe.

• Color authenticity: The RAL 5008 color is based on the historical RAL palette, authentically used in the aviation of several countries. It is a key shade in the reconstruction of Cold War and modern models, used e.g. by the Israeli Air Force and the German Navy aviation (Marineflieger).
• Application: The paint was used in the standard camouflage of the Israel Air Force (IAF) from 1955 to 1967 on all aircraft types (except main fighter jets). In Germany – in the Luftwaffe, RAL 5008 was a key color of the “Norm 87” scheme applied to Panavia Tornado, especially in the final stage of its use by the Marineflieger.
• Period and countries of use: Israel (IAF, years 1955–1967, Cold War); Germany (Luftwaffe and Marineflieger, modern and Cold War schemes, present day).
• Composition and properties: Completely water-based paint, easy to thin, highly pigmented, providing excellent coverage and long-lasting finish after drying. The special formula allows for easy, smooth brush application, minimizing streaks.
• Capacity: 17 ml – ideal for many modeling applications.
• Modeling use: Intended for aircraft models in popular scales 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, and also works great for dioramas or recreating land vehicles using RAL schemes.
• Recommendation: Recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers who value color authenticity and ease of use. An excellent choice for those recreating Israeli and German aircraft from the given periods.
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – very easy to use, perfect for any modeler.

Thanks to its high efficiency and accurate rendering of RAL 5008 shade, Hataka HTK-B171 Grey-Blue paint is an excellent choice for recreating historical paint schemes for both Cold War and modern aircraft models. It allows you to achieve a professional result on both large and small surfaces. Choose Hataka if you care about precision, durability, and ease of application!