....and I'm not sure which ones to get. Ive read that Winsor and Newton Series 7 are the way to go, but they dont seem to have any flat brushes in that line. What do you guys recommend? My aunt gave me a Roberts Simmons Craft Painter brush (a discontinued line) that is the best brush i have ever used. hmm....

What exactly are you wanting the brushes for? If it is for figures you want the best and finest brushes you can afford, for applying paint to a model I use a set of Pro Arte round brushes and a set of Gold Taklon flat brushes. Both of these are sets of five brushes and come in at about £25 which is a reasonable price.

Hi there, for figure painting I use the W&N Series 7 rounds from 2/0 to 2-3 depending on the desired effect. Those are intended fro watercolors use so in theory heavy paints can potentially damage it. They can be price but if well taken care of last a long time.
For weathering tanks I use either the generic line from Dick Blick Art Stores which you can find pretty much all over the US or W&N student series. Sizes from 3/0 up to 4-6 rounds and ocasionally filiberts. I prefer the bristle ones since most of my weathering is done with oils so this brushes last a bit longer. Keep in mind that if you do certain weathering techniques the flat brushes 1-2-3 are the most helpful but they will die soon.

Jon,

I bought the Vallejo 72 count military color set and it came with Vallejo Toray #01, Toray #3/0, and "Dry Brush". The dry brush id about 3/16 inch wide and flat. I think these are the best brushed I've used yet. And very durable. I don't think I'll ever pay good money for any other brand.

Dan

Go to your local artists supplies specialist. The W&N series 7 can be very pricey and for the same kind money you can get some decent artists quality paintbrushes...even sable ones. They stock all the shapes and sizes you could possibly want.

After that, just take good care of them: rinse well with whatever cleans out the paint, then hand wash with water and a little soap. Dry em off softly and reshape the tip with a bit of water (might sound gross, but saliva works excellently for restoring the brush shape....guess that is why Rembrandt licked his brushes)