ixupi Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Geez, what's wrong with GW's brushes? I can get good results with anything that isn't synthetic honestly...Currently using a GW fine detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigtea Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 The problem I was having with the GW ones is that the ends on the brushes are bending over, forking or splaying out. I like to think I am not really really hard on brushes (though painting minis IS hard on them) and I do try to keep them clean. I have both cleaners (liquid and tub soap) and use them as much as I can and still the GW brushes just don't seem to hold up. I guess if I can get my hands on the known good brushes and I still killing them too fast I know I am doing something wrong :blush: Thanks Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkmessiah Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 i have found that the gw brushes are much kop, they loose their point too quickly, i swear by W&N, iv got a 0 and 000. just another thought, has anyone used the masterclass brush set from GW? had a staff member tellin me how good they were, but at 75 quid they just seem to be another ploy to give up alot of money for a product that aint worth it :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artimis Vergadin Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Citedel masters is the biggest rip off in teh world. IMHO. You can buy the same quality (if not better) brushes for half the cost. Artimis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have WN Series 7 brushes that are over 20 years old and are still in great shape. I also use Loew Cornell, Simmons, and I have a Floquill Ultimate One, which is truly one of the ultimate brushes (this brush is over 25 years old, and I don't know what I'll do if it does need replacing as they don't make it anymore. I do most of my work with the WN Series 7 and Loew Cornell brushes. WN's for fine detail, amd the other brushes for larger work. The Ultimate One is for when I get really serious about doing really fine detail. All of these are great brushes, if you care for them properly. A few thigns to remember is never to load paint all the way to the feral. The first third of the brush is all you really need. Second, always clean the brush thoroughly, even between paint colors. When you finish with your brush, use just a tiny bit of brush soap to shape it back into a nice, neat point. If you always do these things, your brushes will last a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixupi Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The problem I was having with the GW ones is that the ends on the brushes are bending over, forking or splaying out. I like to think I am not really really hard on brushes (though painting minis IS hard on them) and I do try to keep them clean. I have both cleaners (liquid and tub soap) and use them as much as I can and still the GW brushes just don't seem to hold up. I guess if I can get my hands on the known good brushes and I still killing them too fast I know I am doing something wrong :D Thanks Ty What do you consider 'too fast' though? I've been using a GW brush for four months now practically daily and use it widly and far from careful with it. I've had one bristle go 'rogue' due to my own fault and the point is still as good as it was the first day. So I don't see it getting 'bad' overnight anytime soon. Needless to say, the most I do to wash it is run it through water, and wipe it through a paper towel. Which I know I should be cleaning it. :blush: But my point being is I guess i've just lucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothic_Coop Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have been IMEX Golden Sable with Triangle Handle 10/0, 5/0, 3/0, 00, 0, 1, 2 and 3 They are only about $6 each and they last a long time. I also Master's Brush Soap which I think makes most brushes better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have WN Series 7 brushes that are over 20 years old and are still in great shape :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigtea Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 What do you consider 'too fast' though? I've been using a GW brush for four months now practically daily and use it widly and far from careful with it. I've had one bristle go 'rogue' due to my own fault and the point is still as good as it was the first day. So I don't see it getting 'bad' overnight anytime soon. Needless to say, the most I do to wash it is run it through water, and wipe it through a paper towel. Which I know I should be cleaning it. :rolleyes: But my point being is I guess i've just lucky? Well I bought my first Models and they included a Commander and a Command Squad (mistake now that I think on it) painted up the 6 of them and my GW brushes are junk. Well not all of them. My standard and fine detail are junk. The drybrushes they have are pretty damn nice, but the small is starting to hook. This does not seem good to me. Thanks Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurgle infestation Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 i use kalinsky 0 brushes (probably the best brushes ive ever used) i find them perfect for detailing and layering, but i use games workshop and regular childrens brushes to drybrush etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixupi Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The drybrushes they have are pretty damn nice, but the small is starting to hook. This does not seem good to me. Thanks Ty :) Whoa, you definately had some bad luck there. Never had a natural hair brush hook on me, whew. To get back on track i've been wanting to try out W&N Series 7, but i'm not quite sure if I could get them in Japan....oh well, there is always Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 W&N Series 7s all the way. Great brushes. As has been said, you can get them from Dick Blick's as i did, though I got a few from local stores. Blick's gave me a much better deal though. Always, always, always, clean your brushes with a good brush soap and they'll last you for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 #2 pencil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Sha'son Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature. Vallejo Sables. The biggest size I use is 0. Majority of my basecoats are done with a 0. Vehicles are done with a Vallejo 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman3382 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Wondering what different sizes everyone uses also? I use cheaper Loew Cornell brushes for base coloring quickly, but for all detail I use Princeton Mini Brushes. The Princeton mini series has been great for me, they come as small as 30/0 ! I typically use a 10/0 for most of my painting but a 20/0 for really small things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varath- Lord Impaler Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 hey guys, on the Dick Blick site are the prices in Australian or American $? im thinking of buying some AND which of the sizes correspond with the GW Standard, detail and fine detail brushes? thanks, link in case you need it http://www.dickblick.com/zz050/02/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuroneko Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I use a Tamiya HF brush for the large bits and some supercheap syntetic ones for details. I could never get the finest brushes to last, and this way I can afford buying new ones regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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