Hataka Hobby HTK-AS111 Yak-38/38M "Forger" paint set (6x17ml)

The Hataka Hobby HTK-AS111 Yak-38/38M "Forger" paint set (6x17ml) is a precisely selected collection of acrylic paints designed to recreate the authentic camouflage schemes of the Yakovlev Yak-38 and Yak-38M VTOL aircraft, legendary planes of the Soviet Navy. The original Yak-38 (initially known as Yak-36M) was the only Soviet VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) fighter, produced and operated mainly from 1976 to 1992 during the Cold War. This aircraft was the primary aviation armament of Soviet Kiev-class aircraft carriers, serving on deck as both a combat and training platform. A total of 231 units of these planes were produced.

• Model scale: The paint set is not limited to a specific scale and fits all Yak-38/Yak-38M model kits in different scales (e.g., 1/48, 1/72, 1/32).
• User country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
• Historical period: Cold War, years of service 1976–1992.
• Product type and material: High-quality, water-based acrylic paints in 17ml bottles, optimized for airbrush application. Category: paint set for painting plastic, resin, and metal model kits.
• Colors included:
  1. HTK-A336 Deep Ocean Blue (FS25045) – main color for early Yak-38s.
  2. HTK-A337 Green Blue (RAL 5001) – greenish-blue color for lower camouflage areas.
  3. HTK-A327 Radome Green – green for radar covers and other radome elements.
  4. HTK-A101 Traffic White (RAL 9016) – color for radome parts.
  5. HTK-A264 Pearl Grey (FS36493) – light grey for the new Yak-38M variant.
  6. HTK-A265 Neutral Grey (FS36173) – dark grey for the new Yak-38M camouflage.
• Additions: The product does not contain any metal or resin parts – it is a pure paint set.
• Level of difficulty: 2/5 – recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers using either airbrush or brushes.
• Recommendation: Especially recommended for aircraft modelers who want to accurately depict Soviet naval aviation from the Cold War era. The paints provide excellent coverage, outstanding pigment quality, and are easy to apply on both large surfaces and details. It is a professional choice for those wanting to faithfully recreate the colors of USSR Naval Aviation.

Hataka Hobby HTK-AS111 is a perfect set for enthusiasts of realism and historical accuracy in aircraft modeling, recreating the iconic Yak-38 "Forger" in authentic Soviet naval colors.