Tamiya Modelling Brush Basic Set

Every kit needs a broad brush, a general-purpose brush and something fine enough for canopy frames and tiny details — and Tamiya's basic set covers all three without you having to hunt around. The horse-hair bristles hold a decent point and don't fray after a couple of washes, and the wooden handles are shaped so your grip doesn't tire out halfway through a long painting session. A proper starting point if your current brush drawer is one bent nylon brush from a blister pack.

What's in the box

• No.3 flat brush (8mm) for broad areas and base coats
• No.01 flat brush (3mm) for general painting
• Small pointed brush for fine detail work

Best for

• Acrylics, enamels and lacquers alike
• Anyone finishing plastic kits who's still using whatever brush came free with the tin

Three brushes, three jobs covered — pick the right one and get on with the build.

The everyday set that earns its keep. Pick up some Tamiya acrylics and a pot of thinner from the Tamiya range to get painting.