Hataka C028 Azure Blue paint 17ml HTKC028

Hataka C028 Azure Blue paint 17ml HTKC028

Hataka C028 Azure Blue is a professional paint from the Orange Line series, optimized for airbrushing. It is a lacquer-based product (acrylic lacquer) characterized by excellent adhesion and durability after drying.

History and application:
The color Azure Blue was a key shade used for painting the undersurfaces of British Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft operating in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions during World War II. Officially introduced in October 1941, it replaced previously used colors that proved too light for the conditions there. Azure Blue is an intense, purplish blue with strong saturation that has no direct equivalent in the Federal Standard (FS 595) standard.

Product characteristics:

• Series: Orange Line (cellulose lacquers)
• Capacity: 17 ml
• Finish: Semi-matt / Satin
• Application: Ideal for professional techniques such as shading, layer building, and painting thin lines
• Odor: Reduced compared to traditional lacquers, making it easier to work with in domestic conditions

Usage recommendations:

• Shake the bottle vigorously before use to thoroughly mix the pigment (a metal ball is inside to facilitate the process).
• Recommended dilution with dedicated Hataka Hobby Lacquer Thinner (HTK-XP03) in ratios from 40/60 to 60/40.
• Recommended airbrush working pressure: 10-20 psi.
• Full drying time is up to 24 hours, after which the surface becomes completely waterproof.
• Important: Do not mix with water-based paints!