Axus Decor Angled Pro-Cutter Paint Brush (Blue Color) - 1.5"/38mm - Synthetic Filaments, For Cutting In Walls, Ceilings & Woodwork Edges, Bamboo Handles, Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel

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To make your professional Monarch paint brush lasts as long as possible, it is important to follow these key steps to take care of them. As mentioned above, I usually go for Purdys, but the Axus Onyx is a solid alternative, especially considering it’s a bit lighter on the wallet. I used to be all about Purdys, but Arroworthy’s are starting to become one of my new favourites, and I know a bunch of other decorators who feel the same. Having tried the Finultra over the past year or so I have to say, it’s top-notch. Once you’re satisfied, gently dry the area with a cotton bud or paint brush and allow it to fully air dry. Once dry you can (and really should – unvarnished water slides are extremely easy to damage) apply another coat of varnish to fully seal the decal to the surface. Given our next step is battle damage, we’re going to apply a coat of matte varnish to the whole piece. Adding battle damage Presuming you plan to use it again in the future, remove any residual paint and wash thoroughly with a thinner, such as white spirit for solvent-based paints, or water for water-based paints.

In terms of comfort, the Purdy XL Elite scores highly. Its ergonomic design ensures extended use doesn’t result in aching hands.Unlike Greg, I don’t have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Gundam universe. I’d try to claim my brain is full of more useful things, but this would be a barefaced lie. I got in to the hobby because I kept seeing cool robots, and after buying a kit for a friend’s birthday I finally broke and had to have one of my own.

Following your first coat, wrap the brush in aluminium foil. This allows the brush to stay moist and not dry out for at least a week. Another reason I have a soft spot for the Wooster Gold Edge is its durability. I’ve found that these brushes are real workhorses that stand up to daily use throughout the year. Complex Shapes and Corners: Any area that requires precision and attention to detail can benefit from a sash brush. This includes areas around light switches, outlets, door frames, and decorative molding. In this guide I’m going to be covering my approach to adding some extra flavour and detail to your Gunpla kit. I got my start with an MG Barbatos, which is a phenomenal build, but at this point it’s still clean. Barbatos won’t be the only kit I’ll be using in this guide, as I’ll also be covering techniques for colour correction and custom paint jobs. If you’re like me and video tutorials aren’t really your thing, then hopefully I can give you some insight in to my approach. And I’d like to reiterate here, this is just my approach. There’s a huge variety of ways and tools to add extra detail to your Gunpla kit based on what you have available. Tools READ NEXT: Take a look at our favourite cordless drills What should I do with the brush after painting?

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With that being said, it does have some downsides. For example, the Finultra can go a bit stiff after a while, even if you’re really careful with it. But for its price and how well it cuts in, it’s not the end of the world. In terms of price, the Ice Fusion brushes are half the cost of some of their competitors, like Purdy, and they deliver just as superior a performance. They work well with all kinds of paint and are particularly effective in delivering smooth finishes with oils.

After the initial cut, your next one can be much closer to the model and, depending on the visibility of the cut and size of the runner join, you might be able to get away with cutting flush. Otherwise try to leave a small amount of sprue material on the piece. I don’t want to assume too much here, so I want to briefly cover actually removing pieces from the runners and getting them ready for assembly. Other tutorials might advocate washing the runners with warm soapy water and then thoroughly rinsing them, but I feel like this is more of an optional step and I’ve personally never hit any issues not washing my plastic kits before assembly. The only exception here is if they’ve been left exposed and have gathered dust. Simply following the lines with the GM01 allows you to colour in the existing panel lines and as before clean up can be completed using either the eraser or a cotton bud and IPA (rubbing alcohol).After that, on subsequent outings, moisten the bristles with thinner, and remove any excess. This will prime the brush for the paint to come. The bristles strike an ideal balance between soft and firm, contributing to a beautiful finish. The handle is comfortable, and designed for prolonged use without causing hand fatigue. We’re once again going to start with a gloss varnish as a base. The plastic is incredibly smooth but out of habit I like having a gloss base to work on, as it helps the decal move and conform to the surface.