Hataka B251 - 4BO Protective Green 10ml – Water-based acrylic modeling paint

Hataka B251 - 4BO Protective Green 10ml is a high-quality, water-based acrylic paint designed for scale modeling, manufactured by the renowned company Hataka Hobby. The product is part of the popular Blue Line series, created especially for modelers who prefer brush painting. Thanks to its optimized consistency, this paint provides an even, smooth coat without streaks or drips, even when applied in thin layers. The 4BO Protective Green shade is a historical protective color widely used by Soviet armed forces during World War II.

Product specifics:

• Capacity: 10ml – an ideal portion for multiple uses when painting vehicles, figures, and dioramas.
• Water-based acrylic formula – safe to use, easy to apply, and simple to clean from tools.
• Accurate reproduction of the 4BO color, which was the standard camouflage shade for Soviet armored vehicles, artillery, and equipment from 1939–1945.
• Designed for use with a brush, but when thinned properly, it can also be used in airbrushes.

Historical use

The 4BO Protective Green shade is one of the most recognizable Soviet camouflage colors of World War II. It was widely used on the famous T-34, KV-1, and IS-2 tanks as well as numerous self-propelled guns, transport vehicles, and artillery of the Red Army. This color emphasizes the authenticity of a model and allows for faithful reproduction of the historical realities of the Eastern Front, as well as recreations of equipment used during combat operations on both European and Asian fronts.

Product category:

• Modeling acrylic paint, Blue Line series

Recommended for modelers:

• Ideal for those building models in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, and other scales that depict Soviet vehicles from World War II.
• Also suitable for beginners due to its ease of application and fast drying time.
• Recommended product for professional dioramas and historical vehicles.

Difficulty level:

1/5 – very easy to use, ideal for every modeler regardless of experience level.