Hataka (blue line) US Army Air Force Paint Set

The Hataka Blue Line US Army Air Force Paint Set is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for accurately finishing United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) aircraft from WWII into the early post-war period in scale modelling.

It provides the standard camouflage and metallic colours used on American combat aircraft operating in the European and Pacific theatres, suitable for both brush and airbrush application.

About the set

USAAF aircraft during WWII typically used Olive Drab upper surfaces with Neutral Grey undersides, with later-war variations including darker olive tones and evolving grey finishes. Natural metal and aluminium finishes were also common on unpainted aircraft, especially later in the war and post-war period.

This set captures those essential USAAF camouflage and finish standards.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Designed for WWII US Army Air Forces aircraft
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Accurate wartime USAAF camouflage colours
✔ Includes metallic and late-war tones

Included colours (17ml each)

• US Olive Drab 41

• Medium Green

• Neutral Grey

• US Olive Drab (Late)

• Gunship Grey

• Aluminium

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• USAAF fighters (P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt)

• bombers (B-17, B-24, B-25)

• late-war camouflage variations

• natural metal finish aircraft

• European and Pacific theatre aircraft

• post-war transitional schemes

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners learning WWII US aircraft painting

• intermediate modellers building USAAF subjects

• advanced builders focusing on tonal variation and historical accuracy

Application tips

• Apply over a primer for best adhesion and colour accuracy

• Thin for airbrush use to maintain smooth coverage

• Use Olive Drab variations for faded and layered finishes

• Combine Neutral Grey undersides with weathering effects

• Use Aluminium for natural metal aircraft finishes

Ideal for

• WWII US aviation enthusiasts

• USAAF aircraft modellers

• 1:72, 1:48, and 1:32 scale builders

• European and Pacific theatre dioramas

• weathering and realism-focused aircraft projects

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line US Army Air Force Paint Set provides a core selection of authentic WWII American aircraft camouflage and metallic colours, enabling accurate and realistic finishes for USAAF aircraft across multiple theatres of operation.