Absolute MUST have brushes? - Painting and airbrushing

Brian,

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I have a whole bunch of brushes from various manufacturers. I have some high-end ones and plenty of garden-variety ones from when the art-supply store has a sale. All of them are useful.

One of my favorite brushes is a “liner.” It has a fine point, but long bristles. The brush will let you do fine work, and the long bristles hold a lot of paint in reserve.

Think of a molded-in harness on a 1/48 scale aircraft seat. You’d be able to paint the whole thing in one pass (without having to reload the paint) but you’d still be able to control the fine tip.

I guess my best advice would be to practice with different types/brands until you find what works best for you.

All the best,

Matt Usher

Hi Brian,

If you haven’t looked at “quality” brushes before, you may experience some “sticker shock” when you see the prices of the better red/Kolinsky sable brushes. However, they’re worth it and will last for many years if they are well looked after.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Bent Head Paint Brushes. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

I would suggest, if you are going to be using them for detail painting (as you have an airbrush for “wide area” painting), in round (pointed) brushes, a size 4, 2, 0 and 000. You can easily paint eyebrows on a 1/35 scale figure with a good 000 brush. Matt’s suggestion of a “liner” above is a good one too.

Hi Brian,

If you haven’t looked at “quality” brushes before, you may experience some “sticker shock” when you see the prices of the better red/Kolinsky sable brushes. However, they’re worth it and will last for many years if they are well looked after.

I would suggest, if you are going to be using them for detail painting (as you have an airbrush for “wide area” painting), in round (pointed) brushes, a size 4, 2, 0 and 000. You can easily paint eyebrows on a 1/35 scale figure with a good 000 brush. Matt’s suggestion of a “liner” above is a good one too.

Hey Phil,

Believe it or not, the prices I am looking at online (a little under $7 a piece) is something I don’t mind. I guess I am looking at it like I spent about $175 for my airbrush set up (with brush and compressor) so the $7 price tag each for a half dozens brushes to start, and more spread out over the long run, does not really put me off at all.

Thanks again everyone this has been very informative!

Brian

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