Paint Brushes

fullmetaljacket · Post by **fullmetaljacket** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:21 pm

Looking to buy Winsor & newton paint brushes.

My question from any on here which I'm hoping and sure some of you use them. Is where to buy them? And what are good sizes and types to get. Especially for Micronauts and figure painting.

Thanks
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Cav Dog · Post by **Cav Dog** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:30 am

I have had success buying them from Blick Art Supply. I have a B&M location near my house but they have an online store with pretty good prices as well.
I use # 1, 0, 00 and 000 round for most figures and 3mm flat for base coating. Once the 3 mm lose their cohesion so to speak, they become dry brushes. I use cheap craft store brushes for washes and such..
Google Blick art supply.. I would post the link but the sensor would not let it show up.

voltigeur · Post by **voltigeur** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 5:29 am

I'm having trouble finding brushes as well. I try to take very good care of my brushes but my 20/0 and 30/0 are 6 years old and not holding a tip any more. The only ones of that size I have found were the Midro Mark but have this funky ball handle.

Do either of these vendors sell that size?

voltigeur · Post by **voltigeur** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:43 am

I use the 30.0 to paint details on my infantry. (yes insane)

Also there is the issue of painting cockpit struts on my Raiden Hurricanes and Zeros'

Usually on Micro armor I use 18.0 for details.

I'll check them out.

Thanks

dougeagle · Post by **dougeagle** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:38 am

Not sure if there is a Michael's Craft Store in the States, but I think they have W&N brushes.

Cav Dog · Post by **Cav Dog** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:38 am

Michaels store brand 18/0 are pretty good but in my experience they don't keep their points as long as the W&N. But they are significantly cheaper.

voltigeur · Post by **voltigeur** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:32 pm

I was buying from Asel Art Supplies but lately thier selectiosn has gone to H in a hand basket.

I checked out the Blick site and they have my brushes!!!!!!!! 20/0 spotter what i used to buy. Maybe my Hurricanes will get finished and my Zeros will get new cocpit struts.

For my check your six buddies Tally Ho.

fullmetaljacket · Post by **fullmetaljacket** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:53 pm

Thanks all for the suggestions, I will check out the online store. Also there is a art supply store that carries W & N in fort wayne IN.

I really spend a lot of time taking care of my brushes have learned that over the years that, taking care of brushes will save you money in the long run.

But painting some of the small detail of GHQ. Takes a smaller finer brush. Now there is a few brushes out there that work pretty good. Citadel brushes work good, but have seen and heard many talk about W & N. SO, i want to try them have neard nothing but good things about them.

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