As I'm getting back into model building after a considerable time away, I'm after some thoughts for a reasonable selection of hand brushes including sizes for a starting point.

Here's a bit of a background: I've purchased a couple of 1/35 AFV's of a well known kit manufacturer to get started, including some aftermarket conversions. I will be purchasing an airbrush (or two?). I won't be tackling any figures just yet.

So, my starting point is AFV's to get my hand back in and the brushes are hopefully to compliment the airbrush.....am I correct.

Yeah, I know that was a pretty big word picture for a simple question of: what brushes, but I guess to give you the 'big' picture.

Over to my illustrious colleagues

I would suggest taklon brushes, sizes 0/0, 5/0, and 10/0. Paint seems to fall right off them when dipped in thinner and they retain their tip better than sable or nylon.

I really like the Winsor & Newton series 7 brushes, will last a long time if taken care of and retain their shape well. Size 000, 0 and 1 would be a good starting point. Also, don't forget to get some cheapie brushes for pigments and other rough use.

Yep, I was doing a search and the W&N seemed (IMO) to be what I was after. Just want to be sure, and then initial purchase of a few to get me started. No doubt the collection will grow.

hello Mark, here my advice:

1) Round one 2/0 or 3/0 for chipping
2) Round one "4" for painting with oils, small washes, paneling and many effects.

3) A thick one "6" or "8" for general washes, pauinting big areas and mucho more.

4) Finally a Plain one "4" or "6" to make many streaking effects or blend olis.

Ahh, A good bursh number 4 or 6 can paint the same fine things than one brush of 2/0 number, if it is in good conditions! But in case of chipping, is necesary a fine one for better control.

Good luck!

MIG

The only advice I can give is buy the best you can afford as they will last longer and keep better unless abused. I usually buy sable brushes for painting with and mixed bristle brushes for most effects,

Cheers for all the great advice, I will definitely be taking it all in. I'm hoping that I can do the brushes justice with my beginners or rather remembering my skills from a while ago.