Hataka (blue line) Falklands Conflict Paint Set Vol.2

The Hataka Blue Line Falklands Conflict Paint Set Vol.2 is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for accurately finishing aircraft, helicopters, and vehicles used during the 1982 Falklands War in scale modelling.

This set complements Vol.1 by focusing more heavily on British service colours and NATO-standard tones, making it ideal for Royal Navy, RAF, and British Army subjects involved in the South Atlantic campaign.

About the set

The Falklands War featured a mix of standard British camouflage schemes and operationally adapted finishes suited to maritime strike, carrier operations, and harsh Atlantic conditions. This set provides key RAF and Royal Navy colours used across aircraft, helicopters, and support equipment during the conflict.

It is suitable for both brush and airbrush application.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Focus on British Falklands War service colours
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ 17ml bottles of each colour
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Designed for accurate 1982 RAF/RN finishes

Included colours (17ml each)

• BS Extra Dark Sea Grey

• BS Medium Sea Grey

• Camouflage (Barley) Grey

• BS Olive Drab

• NATO Black

• RAF Blue-Grey

• BS Dark Green

• BS Dark Sea Grey

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• Royal Navy carrier-based aircraft (Sea Harrier, etc.)

• RAF aircraft involved in the conflict

• British Army helicopters and support vehicles

• Falklands War dioramas and ship scenes

• weathering and operational finish work

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners exploring modern British military subjects

• intermediate modellers building Falklands aircraft and helicopters

• advanced builders focusing on historically accurate finishes and weathering

Application tips

• Apply over a suitable primer for best adhesion

• Thin for airbrush use to maintain fine surface detail

• Use layered coats for realistic tonal variation

• Combine greys for weathered maritime effects

• Finish with matt or satin varnish depending on subject

Ideal for

• Royal Navy aviation enthusiasts

• RAF Falklands War modellers

• modern British military aircraft builders

• 1:72, 1:48, and 1:32 scale projects

• naval and conflict diorama creators

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line Falklands Conflict Paint Set Vol.2 provides a comprehensive selection of authentic British service colours used during the 1982 Falklands War, enabling accurate and detailed finishes for RAF, Royal Navy, and British Army subjects from the campaign.