Hataka (blue line) British AAC Helicopters Paint Set

The Hataka Blue Line British AAC Helicopters Paint Set is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for modelling British Army Air Corps (AAC) aircraft in service from the 1970s onwards. It provides a selection of standard camouflage and operational colours used on British military helicopters across multiple eras and theatres.

This set is suitable for both brush and airbrush application, offering accurate tones for realistic modern and Cold War rotary-wing finishes.

About the set

British Army Air Corps helicopters have used a variety of camouflage schemes since the 1970s, ranging from European green/grey patterns to desert and deployment-specific finishes. This set provides a versatile core palette that reflects those service standards, including both British and US-derived operational colours used on joint or deployed aircraft.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Covers AAC helicopter colours from 1970s to modern era
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ 17ml bottles of each colour
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Designed for accurate military camouflage finishes

Included colours (17ml each)

• BS Olive Drab

• NATO Black

• BS Olive Green

• BS Medium Sea Grey

• BS Dark Sea Grey

• BS Light Stone

• US Army Desert Sand

• US Army Helicopter Drab

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• British Army Air Corps helicopters

• modern and Cold War rotary-wing aircraft

• European and desert camouflage schemes

• NATO operational dioramas

• weathering and tonal modulation work

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners learning military camouflage painting

• intermediate modellers building modern helicopters

• advanced builders working on accurate service schemes

Application tips

• Thin paints appropriately for airbrush use

• Apply over a primer for best adhesion and colour accuracy

• Use layered coats for realistic camouflage depth

• Combine tones for weathering and fading effects

• Finish with matt varnish for operational appearance

Ideal for

• British military aviation modellers

• helicopter enthusiasts

• 1:72, 1:48, and 1:35 scale aircraft builders

• diorama creators

• Cold War and modern NATO aircraft projects

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line British AAC Helicopters Paint Set provides a comprehensive selection of British Army Air Corps camouflage colours from the 1970s onwards, enabling accurate and versatile finishing for a wide range of military helicopter modelling projects.