Hataka HTK-A217 BS Light Aircraft Grey (BS381C:627) is a high-quality, water-based acrylic paint belonging to the renowned Hataka Hobby Red Line series, designed primarily for airbrush use. This product was created with modelers in mind who expect professional results and perfect color reproduction of authentic aircraft and military vehicle markings. HTK-A217 in the BS Light Aircraft Grey (BS381C:627) shade corresponds to one of the most important and widely used colors in the history of British aviation, compliant with the British color standard BS 381C:627.

This color paint was and continues to be widely used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as the air forces of allied nations. It is intended for painting many British aircraft—both military and civilian—from the 1960s to the present day. Classic examples of this shade's use include RAF transport, reconnaissance, and strike aircraft such as the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, Tornado, Typhoon, and Hercules. Light Aircraft Grey is also employed for camouflage elements or full-aircraft paint schemes during NATO and UN missions and on equipment exported to other countries.

• Product category: Acrylic airbrush model paint
• Material: Water-based acrylic paint, safe and easy to use
• Capacity: Standard 17 ml bottle, ideal for detailed painting
• Application: Aircraft replicas in 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scale, and more; also suitable for model vehicles and dioramas from the Cold War and modern conflicts
• Historical period: Primarily Cold War and modern times (from the 1960s onwards)
• Painting difficulty level: 1/5 – Recommended for both beginners and advanced modelers
• Additives: Optimal viscosity for airbrush application, excellent surface coverage from the first coat

We recommend Hataka HTK-A217 BS Light Aircraft Grey (BS381C:627) to any modeler seeking the highest realism and color accuracy matching authentic British or allied airframes. The paint provides an exceptionally smooth, satin finish, high durability and resistance to damage, and its fast drying time allows for efficient model work. It is an indispensable product in the arsenal of both beginner and advanced aircraft modeling enthusiasts. Thanks to the Red Line series, even the most demanding projects become a pleasure, guaranteeing color consistency with real-life standards.