First ,I would like to say what a GREAT site. Want to start painting tanks, so Im doing my research on what is needed.

Alot of impressive pieces and info out there.Keep up the GOOD work.

Im starting out by painting other models first. Trying to get the techniques down.

The question I have is about the brushes. Should they be flared. I bought a #2 Floquil redsable from a hobby shop,and this brush will not stay together. The other brush I have is a #2 redsable from Hobbylobby. It stays together. Is there something wrong with the Floquil brush? Any other info on the techniques and brushes that you guys may use would be helpful.

I have seen the link on those special Drybrushes they sell. Looking to get it done with the basic ones.

Hopefully I have been detailed enough on the question.

Thanks For All Your Help....

Alex

First off, WELCOME TO THE SIGHT ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next, you will get alot of tips on brushes fromevery one here. Its mainly a preference to the modeler. I myself like to use a set of brushes that only cost me $9.00 for a set of 8 brushes ranging from 000 to 1 and flat brushes ranging from 1 to 3. They are red sable, but there are not the expensive $5 to $10 brushes. If you ar going to paint figures, I do recomend getting some good sable brushes in the ranges of 000 to 1. As far as drybrushing is concerned, no need to buy the "dry brushing" brushes. Take some of the old small flat brushes to use for that, being that they will get a little beating out of them.
Key thing to remember is to keep your brushes clean and store them upright in a container like and old cup or even sticking them in a block of styrofoam.

Hope this helps out a bit.

Epi is right, It's a matter of personal preferance. I myself prefer a soft sable brush, wide, not pointed for drybrushing. My advice is to get the inexpensive brushes for drybrushing, as drybrushing can chew up a brush pretty well. BUT don't skimp on your other brushes. Quality counts.
The size of the brush depends on the aera you are covering.... A large brush is good for dusting, smaller brushes for detail work.

Hope this helps. Drybrushing is pretty easy, go with a light touch, practice and don't be afraid of contrast.

I have a big fat OLD brush that I use to dry brush ground work, (grass, etc.) I have another that I use on the the armor, a better quality brush. Then I have the red sable that I only use on my figures. I don't know if this proves that I am anal or if I have helped.

I don't think I understood your question at first. Go to Hobby Lobby and get a one inch wide sable brush to do your drybrushing. The "trick" to drybrushing isn't in the brush, it is in the "swiping." The trick to the whole "drybrushing" deal is to get 90% of the paint off off the brush before you "swipe" it across your model. I know this not a very good explaination but don't spend more than you have to on paint brushes. I wish I could show you instead of trying to write this down...

I bought a set of pointed brushes from a local art store for only S$7 and it has lasted me a good two years. Although I ve never used it before I ve heard that Winsor and Newton #7 is a good set of brushes for figure painting but could be a little expensive....... For my figure's eyes i use Tamiya Hi fine brush which is a 000 and it works like a charm. It s my personal magic brush!
For drybrushing a normal flat brush with harder bristles would be sufficient. I found that mine is too soft for drybrushing and cut the bristles into half!
If you haven't got one I would recommend you to get an airbrush as well...........

Hi and welcome to our humble abode.
As for your question about drybrushing, on page 59 of the Micro-Mark catalog it gives you a 4 brush set for $22.35. I have this set and my drybrushing skills were much better than if I use an old beat up brush. They are designed just for drybrushing and they are great! I have had my brushes for about 2 years and they still look new.