Hataka HTK-AS87 British AAC Helicopters paint set 8x17ml

Hataka HTK-AS87 British AAC Helicopters paint set 8x17ml is a specialized acrylic paint set designed for modelers building models of British Army Air Corps (AAC) helicopters from the 1970s to modern times. Offered by the renowned Hataka Hobby brand, this set consists of eight precisely selected acrylic colors that replicate the original shades used on real British military aircraft and special operations vehicles.

• Category: Acrylic paint set for plastic and resin models
• Volume: 8x17 ml
• Manufacturer: Hataka Hobby
• Application: Models of helicopters and aircraft used by the British armed forces since the 1970s, including Bell 212, Lynx, Gazelle, AW159 Wildcat, Westland Longbow Apache AH.1
• Historical period: Cold War, Middle East conflict (Operation Granby – 1991 Gulf War), modern times
• Color standards: BS381C and shades used by the US Army
• Material: High-quality acrylic paints, recommended for both brush and airbrush application
• The set contains colors that enable both official and field (improvised) camouflage schemes

The Hataka HTK-AS87 set allows for the recreation of authentic paint schemes of machines used by the Army Air Corps in different periods, from the Cold War to contemporary conflicts. Colors such as BS Olive Drab and NATO Black were standardly used in the 1970s-90s, while BS Olive Green and BS Medium Sea Grey have been applied on helicopters from the 1990s to today. Two desert shades (BS Light Stone and US Army Desert Sand) were used for field camouflage during Operation Granby in 1991, giving models the distinctive appearance of selected Lynx AH.7 and Gazelle AH.1 units.

This dedicated set is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers who value historical detail authenticity and high paint quality. Hataka paints are known for their excellent pigmentation, smooth application, and fast drying, which makes model work more efficient. The HTK-AS87 set is an ideal choice for painting 1/72, 1/48, or 1/35 scale models faithfully representing British armed forces helicopters.

Difficulty level: 1/5 – very easy to apply, also recommended for beginner modelers.