Hataka HTK-A271 BS Deep Bronze Green (BS381C:224) – acrylic airbrush paint

Hataka HTK-A271 BS Deep Bronze Green (BS381C:224) is a high-quality water-based acrylic paint from the renowned Red Line series by Hataka Hobby, mainly intended for airbrushing. The paint formula has been specifically developed to meet the needs of modelers who expect easy application, excellent coverage, and a durable, professional finish for scale models.

The presented shade, BS381C:224 Deep Bronze Green, is a color of historical significance—it was widely used as a primary color for British Army and Royal Air Force equipment from the mid-20th century. This paint has been utilized from the postwar period, through the Cold War era, up to the present day, especially on armored vehicles, military trucks, infantry carriers, and ready positions of aircraft equipment. Examples of the "Deep Bronze Green" paintwork include British tanks such as the Chieftain and Challenger 1, used in various theaters of military operations, including NATO exercises and Operation Desert Storm.

• Composition: Water-based acrylic paint, optimized for airbrush
• Color: Deep Bronze Green (equivalent to BS381C:224) with wide military application
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Period of use: from the 1950s, Cold War era, modern times
• Product category: model acrylic paint
• Volume: 17ml – characteristic of the Red Line series
• Post-painting effect: smooth, semi-matte surface, excellent coverage even on difficult substrates
• Application method: recommended for airbrush application, also adheres well to third-party primers
• Red Line palette: a series of paints that perfectly reproduce historical military vehicle shades

The Hataka HTK-A271 paint is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers. It allows for a professional painting effect without streaks or runs and is perfect for recreating British vehicles from the Cold War and modern eras. The application difficulty is rated at 1/5—a very easy-to-use product, ideal for starting your journey with airbrushing and military modeling.

Thanks to the precise reproduction of the historical Deep Bronze Green shade, Hataka HTK-A271 BS is an excellent addition to any modern modeler’s paint collection—whether for dioramas or for building British military vehicle models in popular scales such as 1/35, 1/48, or 1/72.