Hataka (blue line) RAF Coastal Command & RN FAA Paint Set

The Hataka Blue Line RAF Coastal Command & Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Paint Set is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for accurately finishing RAF Coastal Command and Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft in scale modelling.

It provides historically appropriate camouflage and interior colours used on maritime patrol, carrier-based, and naval aviation subjects during WWII, suitable for both brush and airbrush application.

About the set

RAF Coastal Command and Fleet Air Arm aircraft operated in harsh maritime environments, requiring distinctive camouflage schemes optimised for sea operations, reconnaissance, anti-submarine patrols, and carrier service. This set includes key greys, slate tones, and interior colours commonly seen on naval aircraft and maritime patrol types.

It is ideal for aircraft such as carrier fighters, torpedo bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, and anti-submarine patrol aircraft.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Designed for RAF Coastal Command & Fleet Air Arm aircraft
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ 17ml bottles of each colour
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Accurate WWII maritime aviation colours

Included colours (17ml each)

• BS Extra Dark Sea Grey

• BS Dark Slate Grey

• Sky Grey

• Sky Type S

• Insignia White

• Interior Grey-Green

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• RAF Coastal Command aircraft

• Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft

• carrier-based fighters and torpedo bombers

• anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft

• naval aviation dioramas and maritime weathering projects

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners exploring naval aviation subjects

• intermediate modellers building maritime aircraft

• advanced builders focusing on historically accurate camouflage and weathering

Application tips

• Apply over primer for best adhesion and colour fidelity

• Thin for airbrush use to maintain fine surface detail

• Combine greys and slate tones for maritime camouflage patterns

• Use interior grey-green for cockpit detailing

• Apply subtle fading and salt-weathering effects for realism

Ideal for

• RAF Coastal Command enthusiasts

• Fleet Air Arm aircraft modellers

• WWII naval aviation collectors

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

• maritime diorama creators

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line RAF Coastal Command & Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Paint Set provides a historically accurate selection of maritime aviation colours, enabling realistic finishes for WWII RAF Coastal Command and Fleet Air Arm aircraft operating in demanding sea-based environments.