Hataka HTK-C223 Pigeon Blue (RAL 5014) is a high-quality model lacquer with a capacity of 17ml, from the renowned "Orange Line" series produced by Hataka Hobby. This modern solvent-based paint is designed for modelers seeking a product with excellent coverage, easy application, and full compliance with historical painting schemes for plastic and resin scale models. RAL 5014, known as "Pigeon Blue," is a color widely used especially in the aviation of European countries—its shade is characteristic of German Luftwaffe aircraft from the World War II period, as well as vehicles and military equipment from the post-war years up to the Cold War.

• Solvent-based modeling paint, especially appreciated by modelers using airbrush techniques as well as brush painting.
• Excellent for use on models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/35 scales—especially recommended for German aircraft such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, or Heinkel He 111 used between 1939-1945, and for post-war Bundeswehr vehicles.
• The Orange Line formula is an innovative approach to solvent paints: low odor intensity and gentleness towards plastic make the work safer for both the user and the models.
• Manufactured using high-quality pigments, it guarantees a realistic reproduction of the Pigeon Blue color and excellent historical accuracy—especially for aircraft models.
• Ideal for advanced shading and weathering effects—its coverage properties and adhesion allow for layered application of special effects.
• Product category: professional lacquers for plastic and resin scale models.

We recommend the Hataka HTK-C223 Pigeon Blue (RAL 5014) both for advanced modelers and ambitious hobbyists seeking a realistic finish for historical models. Due to its easy application and extended drying time, we rate the difficulty level as 2 on a 1-5 scale (easy to master even for intermediate users). It's the perfect choice for projects requiring precise finishes of historical Luftwaffe colors, Bundeswehr vehicles, as well as a wide range of dioramas set in World War II and the Cold War periods.