{"product_id":"hataka-blue-line-us-navy-and-usmc-high-viz-paint-set","title":"Hataka (blue line) US Navy and USMC \"High-Viz\" Paint Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHataka Blue Line US Navy and USMC “High-Viz” Paint Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003especialist acrylic paint set\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for accurately finishing \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Navy and Marine Corps aircraft in high-visibility (high-viz) schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e in scale modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides the bright and distinctive colours used on \u003cstrong\u003etraining aircraft, carrier-based operations, rescue roles, and squadron markings\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003ebrush and airbrush application\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Cold War and post-war eras, US Navy and USMC aircraft often carried striking high-visibility schemes. 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