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Joined: 10/10/2012 Posts: 66 Points: 191 Location: UK
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Hi, again. I finally got the hull sanded to the point were I want to start building the Bridge. I see in the instructions that a paint brush is used to paint paint the windows and other small areas of the bridge. My question is how fine a brush should be used. I have 0 - 3 and none look fine enough to paint the small areas. Is there another tool to use to paint those areas. All recommendations are welcome. 
Current Builds: Yamato
On the Bench: Akagi, USS Missouri
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Joined: 20/03/2010 Posts: 1,199 Points: 3,473 Location: Glenrothes
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 Hi dbartonjr is it possible for u to give your brush a hair cut
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Hi DJ As Budgie has said trim a brush to the required size regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi dbartonjr！ I recommend you to use fine-point brushes. We call them "面相筆". Such brushes are easy to paint fine area because their tips are not separated. http://www.amazon.co.jp/...;ref=pd_sl_6u5a1e4sxa_b
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Joined: 20/09/2012 Posts: 43 Points: 118 Location: Wakefield
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As already said a hair cut works.I also mix a little pva in water,shape my brush and allow it to dry to get a nice crisp point and keep the stray bristles from interfering Hector attached the following image(s): Tell me the truth,I shall not offend nor be offended
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Joined: 05/09/2012 Posts: 1,400 Points: 4,690 Location: Beaminster, Dorset
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Why not just buy a 5/0 or 6/0 brush, these are readily available. In order to paint without picking up and not releasing too much paint, it is important to use a good quality brush. Red Kolinsky Sable brushes are the best and are what I use, although they are more expensive they last a long while keeping their shape when repeatedly cleaned, so are actually cheaper in the long run. Good quality brushes are carefully made to pick up and allow a controlled release of paint through capillary action triggered by light pressure on the point. It is possible to make a brush by trimming but it's never going to work as well and PVA will interfere with the brushes capillary action so you might as well use a cocktail stick. For the most minute detail I use a single human hair. A few good quality brushes will last ages if taken care of, it's most important to clean them straight after use and never leave them standing in water tip down, plus always store them tip up.
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Just had a look online and very fine Kolinsky sable brushes in 00, 000, 0000 and 00000 are £2-£3 each and available from numerous sources, these are the best brushes you can buy. I used them professionally for some years when we were doing work so small, we had to work under microscopes. Large Artists Kolinsky brushes are £50 or more, but the small brushes use so little hair that they are comparatively cheap.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/10/2012 Posts: 66 Points: 191 Location: UK
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Thanks everyone, I cut one brush and it worked very well. I will look into the other brushes mentioned and order some.
Current Builds: Yamato
On the Bench: Akagi, USS Missouri
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