Paint brushes...... - Aircraft of World War II

B-17engineer · 10-25-2009, 11:51 AM

Was curious, does it really matter what kind of brush you get? Because the ones I have now and have used for a while aren't even to be used for enamel paint but they are great. Does it matter? Because I was thinking of just getting 25 brushes online for 6 dollars that are for...

"Product Description
LOEW-CORNELL-This set is perfect for beginners students and professional artists alike! These brushes will work with most media; and they are great for fine art and craft work. An inexpensive way to get started or to add to the brushes that you already have. Each set contains: Golden Nylon Wash 3/4 1 Shaderr #2 and #10 Round #0 and #3 White Nylon Shader #4 and #6 Liner #0 Round #3 Angled Shader 3/8 Camel Hair Round #2 4 and 8; Wash 1/8 and 1/2 Sable Round #5 and 6 Bristle Flat #2 4 and 6; Round #3 Chip Brush 1 and 2 1 Foam brushes."

Crimea_River · 10-25-2009, 11:59 AM

Depends what you're using them for. If you brush paint all your models and want a nice, smooth, streak-free finihs then I'd recommend getting a good set of brushes for this.

I just brush paint small details and I also use a brush for washes. The "eco-packs" are fine for washes. For small details, I've found the cheaper brushes to splay too much so I have one good quality fine tipped brushfor stuff like instruments and knobs.

B-17engineer · 10-25-2009, 12:31 PM

It is for both. Thanks for the info!

I use Enamel paints.

parsifal · 10-25-2009, 07:06 PM

I am no expert by any means B-17, but I found that sable brushes are far superior to just about anything. Particulalry for fine work, the last thing you want is a brush with hairs sticking out in all directions. As to brands types, I dont think it matters

I use acrylics mostly, because they are easier in my opinion. After i was the brushes, i "groom" my brushes by making the hairs all come to a point, and then i lay the brush flat. You can disfigure the brush if you leave it to soak too long. I imagine this would be the same if you are using thinners instead of water as your cleaning agent.

B-17engineer · 10-25-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks ! Appreciate it.

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10-25-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
B-17engineer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,668	Paint brushes...... Was curious, does it really matter what kind of brush you get? Because the ones I have now and have used for a while aren't even to be used for enamel paint but they are great. Does it matter? Because I was thinking of just getting 25 brushes online for 6 dollars that are for... "Product Description LOEW-CORNELL-This set is perfect for beginners students and professional artists alike! These brushes will work with most media; and they are great for fine art and craft work. An inexpensive way to get started or to add to the brushes that you already have. Each set contains: Golden Nylon Wash 3/4 1 Shaderr #2 and #10 Round #0 and #3 White Nylon Shader #4 and #6 Liner #0 Round #3 Angled Shader 3/8 Camel Hair Round #2 4 and 8; Wash 1/8 and 1/2 Sable Round #5 and 6 Bristle Flat #2 4 and 6; Round #3 Chip Brush 1 and 2 1 Foam brushes." __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe36UMRkRbk

10-25-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
Crimea_River Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 372	Depends what you're using them for. If you brush paint all your models and want a nice, smooth, streak-free finihs then I'd recommend getting a good set of brushes for this. I just brush paint small details and I also use a brush for washes. The "eco-packs" are fine for washes. For small details, I've found the cheaper brushes to splay too much so I have one good quality fine tipped brushfor stuff like instruments and knobs.

10-25-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
B-17engineer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,668	It is for both. Thanks for the info! I use Enamel paints. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe36UMRkRbk

10-25-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
parsifal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,989	I am no expert by any means B-17, but I found that sable brushes are far superior to just about anything. Particulalry for fine work, the last thing you want is a brush with hairs sticking out in all directions. As to brands types, I dont think it matters I use acrylics mostly, because they are easier in my opinion. After i was the brushes, i "groom" my brushes by making the hairs all come to a point, and then i lay the brush flat. You can disfigure the brush if you leave it to soak too long. I imagine this would be the same if you are using thinners instead of water as your cleaning agent. __________________ Do not judge on abilities, but on choices

10-25-2009, 07:15 PM	#5
B-17engineer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,668	Thanks ! Appreciate it. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe36UMRkRbk