Hataka HTK-CS56 Modern Portuguese AF paint set vol. 1

The Hataka HTK-CS56 Modern Portuguese AF paint set vol. 1 is a unique offering aimed at modelers passionate about Portuguese military aviation from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This product provides a comprehensive palette of authentic colors used by the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa – FAP) during the Cold War period, serving as an essential tool for any enthusiast seeking accurate and faithful recreation of historic aircraft in their proper colors.

• Category: Acrylic paint set for plastic/painted models, for airbrush use
• Manufacturer: Hataka Hobby
• Set contents: 8 lacquer-based paints optimized for airbrush
• Colors included:
  • HTK-C078 Aluminium – used in painting, among others, the T-6G/Harvard Mk IV, F-84G Thunderjet, F-86F Sabre, and T-33A Shooting Star in early schemes
  • HTK-C045 Air Defence Grey – FS16473, used from the late 1960s on the F-86F Sabre, Fiat G.91 R/4, and T-33A
  • HTK-C220 True Blue – FS15102, high-visibility color used, among others, in the 51 „Falcões” squadron on the F-86F Sabre after 1968/69
  • HTK-C192 Basalt Grey – RAL7012, upper surfaces in original paint schemes for Fiat G.91 R/3 and R/4, Nord Noratlas, Dornier Do-27
  • HTK-C193 Yellow Olive – RAL6014, also for upper surfaces of Fiat G.91, Noratlas, and Dornier Do-27
  • HTK-C223 Pigeon Blue – RAL5014, lower surfaces of Fiat G.91 R/4 acquired from Greece
  • HTK-C189 Silver Grey – RAL7001, lower surfaces on, among others, German Fiat G.91, Nord Noratlas, Dornier Do-27
  • HTK-C016 Dark Green – FS34079, a popular “anti-radiation green paint” widely used during the Colonial Wars on numerous Portuguese combat aircraft
• Historical period: Cold War (1950-1970+), Colonial Wars
• Country of use: Portugal (Força Aérea Portuguesa)
• Paint material: Lacquer-based paint, bottles of 17 ml

This paint set features excellent coverage and coloration matching original RAL and FS standards, making it an ideal choice for both advanced historical modelers and Portuguese aviation enthusiasts. Thanks to airbrush optimization, paint application is precise and convenient, especially in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scales. Usage difficulty: 2/5 – suitable for intermediate as well as beginner users.

We recommend this set to modelers who value maximum historical realism and are looking for professional paints to recreate Portuguese aircraft from the Cold War and colonial conflict periods.