Hataka (blue line) Late US Navy Paint Set

The Hataka Blue Line Late US Navy Paint Set is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for accurately finishing US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft from the late WWII and early post-war period in scale modelling.

It provides historically appropriate camouflage and underside colours used on carrier-based aircraft, suitable for both brush and airbrush application.

About the set

Late WWII and immediate post-war US naval aviation saw a transition from earlier tri-colour schemes to more simplified and standardised finishes. These included darker sea-based camouflage colours and evolving grey tones used on fighters, bombers, and patrol aircraft operating from carriers and land bases.

This set captures those late-war US Navy colour standards, ideal for realistic naval aviation builds.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Covers late WWII and early post-war US Navy schemes
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ 17ml bottles of each colour
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Designed for accurate naval aviation finishes

Included colours (17ml each)

• Insignia White

• Non-Specular Blue-Grey

• Gloss Sea Blue

• Intermediate Blue

• Non-Specular Light Grey

• Aluminium

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• late WWII US Navy carrier aircraft

• post-war transitional naval aviation schemes

• US Marine Corps aircraft

• Pacific theatre aircraft (1944–1946)

• early Cold War naval aviation subjects

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners exploring WWII naval aviation

• intermediate modellers building US Navy aircraft

• advanced builders focusing on accurate historical transitions and weathering

Application tips

• Use a smooth primer for best gloss and colour depth

• Thin for airbrush use, especially for Gloss Sea Blue

• Apply multiple thin coats for even finish

• Use subtle weathering to replicate carrier wear

• Seal with gloss or satin depending on operational stage

Ideal for

• US naval aviation enthusiasts

• WWII Pacific theatre modellers

• 1:72, 1:48, and 1:32 aircraft builders

• carrier aircraft diorama creators

• historical aviation collectors

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line Late US Navy Paint Set provides a comprehensive selection of accurate late-WWII and early post-war US naval aviation colours, enabling realistic finishes for carrier-based aircraft during a key transitional period in US Navy aviation history.