USAF paint set (European camouflage) (6x17ml) Hataka AS10

USAF Paint Set (European Camouflage) (6x17ml) Hataka AS10

The "USAF Paint Set (European Camouflage)" by Hataka Hobby is an excellent choice for modelers wishing to replicate the authentic camouflage colors of United States Air Force aircraft from the 1980s. This set contains six precisely selected acrylic colors that reflect the standard painting schemes used by various USAF commands, such as Tactical Air Command (TAC), Military Airlift Command (MAC), and Strategic Air Command (SAC).

Contents of the set:

1. HTK-A016 Dark Green (FS34079):

• Used in the "European" camouflage schemes on USAF F-4 and US ANG A-7Ds.

1. HTK-A056 European I Green (FS34092):

• Used on TAC aircraft such as A-10, OV-10, F-16, as well as on MAC aircraft (C-130, C-141, C-5) and USAF helicopters.

1. HTK-A021 Medium Green (FS34102):

• Used on TAC aircraft (A-10, OV-10, F-4, F-16), MAC (C-130, C-141, C-5), and USAF helicopters.

1. HTK-A030 European I Grey (FS36081):

• Used on TAC aircraft, including A-10, OV-10, F-4, F-16, as well as on SAC aircraft (B-1B, FB-111A) and US ANG A-7D.

1. HTK-A031 Gunship Grey (FS36118):

• Used on MAC and SAC aircraft, as well as on USAF helicopters. Used in early "Euro" schemes for A-10 and F-4.

1. HTK-A052 Green Drab (FS34086):

• Used in the "European" camouflage scheme on SAC aircraft such as B-1B and FB-111A.

This set allows for an accurate reproduction of historical painting schemes that were used on various types of USAF aircraft and helicopters. In the 1980s, in response to changing operational needs, the USAF introduced the "European" camouflage scheme aimed at better adapting aircraft to the conditions of the European theater of operations.

The Tactical Air Command (TAC) implemented this scheme on its aircraft, such as A-10, OV-10, F-4, and F-16, while the Military Airlift Command (MAC) adapted it for larger transport aircraft like C-130, C-141, and C-5. USAF helicopters also received a version of this camouflage, highlighting its versatility and effectiveness.

The Strategic Air Command (SAC) applied a modified version of the "European" camouflage on its bombers B-1B and FB-111A, aimed at enhancing their capability to operate in European conditions.

The Hataka Hobby paint set is not only a tool for painting models but also a way to bring military aviation history to life. With precisely selected colors, modelers can easily recreate the appearance of aircraft that played a key role in USAF Cold War operations. This set is ideal for both experienced modelers and those just starting their journey in aviation modeling.