Hataka (blue line) Israeli Defence Forces AFV Paint Set

The Hataka Blue Line Israeli Defence Forces AFV Paint Set is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for accurately finishing Israeli armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) from the 1950s to the modern era in scale modelling.

It provides historically and operationally correct IDF camouflage tones used across decades of evolving desert warfare and vehicle repaint programmes, suitable for both brush and airbrush application.

About the set

Israeli armoured vehicles have undergone several major camouflage changes since the 1950s, ranging from early imported schemes to distinctive national sand and grey variations developed for Middle Eastern conditions. This set captures the key IDF “sand grey” and “Sinai grey” standards, along with earlier and transitional tones.

It is suitable for tanks, APCs, and support vehicles across multiple eras.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Covers IDF AFVs from 1950s to modern period
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ 17ml bottles of each colour
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Accurate Israeli military vehicle camouflage tones

Included colours (17ml each)

• US Olive Drab

• IDF Sand Grey 61

• IDF Sand Grey 73

• IDF Sinai Grey 82

• IDF Sinai Grey 87

• Seafoam Green

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• Israeli Defence Forces tanks and APCs

• multi-era IDF armour collections

• Middle Eastern conflict dioramas

• desert and urban operational vehicles

• weathered and repainted armour finishes

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners exploring modern armour painting

• intermediate modellers building IDF subjects

• advanced builders focusing on historical accuracy and weathering variation

Application tips

• Apply over a neutral primer for accurate tone representation

• Thin for airbrush use for smooth coverage

• Layer different greys to represent repainted vehicles

• Use weathering to replicate dust and desert wear

• Finish with matt varnish for operational realism

Ideal for

• modern armour enthusiasts

• IDF vehicle modellers

• 1:72, 1:48, and 1:35 scale builders

• Middle Eastern conflict diorama creators

• weathering-focused armour projects

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line Israeli Defence Forces AFV Paint Set provides a comprehensive selection of authentic IDF camouflage colours from the 1950s onward, allowing modellers to accurately depict Israeli armoured vehicles across multiple eras of service.