Hataka (blue line) US Marine Corps Helicopters Paint Set

The Hataka Blue Line US Marine Corps Helicopters Paint Set is a specialist acrylic paint set designed for accurately finishing United States Marine Corps (USMC) rotary-wing aircraft in scale modelling.

It provides the standard camouflage and operational colours used on USMC helicopters across Cold War, Vietnam-era, and modern deployments, suitable for both brush and airbrush application.

About the set

US Marine Corps aviation units have operated helicopters in a wide range of environments, from jungle and maritime operations to desert and expeditionary deployments. Their aircraft often carry naval greys, forest greens, and desert tones, depending on theatre and era.

This set captures those key USMC rotary-wing colour schemes used across multiple decades.

Key features

✔ Acrylic paint set for scale modelling
✔ Designed for US Marine Corps helicopter subjects
✔ Suitable for brush and airbrush use
✔ Smooth, finely pigmented acrylic formulation
✔ Covers naval, woodland, and desert schemes
✔ Accurate operational USMC aviation tones

Included colours (17ml each)

• Dark Sea Blue

• Light Gull Grey

• Field Green

• Medium Grey

• Light Ghost Grey

• Night Black

• Dark Ghost Grey

• USMC Sand

Typical uses in modelling

This set is ideal for:

• UH-1N Huey and UH-1Y Venom

• CH-46 Sea Knight

• CH-53 Sea Stallion / Super Stallion

• AH-1 Cobra variants

• USMC expeditionary aviation units

• Vietnam War to modern USMC helicopter operations

Skill level

Beginner to Advanced

Suitable for:

• beginners learning helicopter painting techniques

• intermediate modellers building USMC aviation subjects

• advanced builders focusing on operational accuracy and weathering detail

Application tips

• Apply over a primer suited to greys or greens depending on scheme

• Thin for airbrush use for smooth, even finishes

• Use ghost greys for modern naval-style schemes

• Combine sand and greens for expeditionary camouflage

• Finish with matt varnish for realistic operational appearance

Ideal for

• US Marine Corps aviation enthusiasts

• helicopter modellers (Vietnam to modern era)

• 1:72, 1:48, and 1:35 scale builders

• naval aviation and amphibious warfare dioramas

• weathering-focused rotary-wing projects

Summary

The Hataka Blue Line US Marine Corps Helicopters Paint Set provides a comprehensive selection of authentic USMC rotary-wing aviation colours, enabling accurate and realistic finishes for Marine Corps helicopters across maritime, jungle, and desert operational environments.