The Army Painter Hobby Basecoating Brush is a miniature paint brush for basecoating the bulk of an infantry unit.
At a glance
- Line: Hobby brushes
- Use: Basecoating the bulk of an infantry unit
- Bristles: Taklon
- Not for: Fine detail like eyes - see the Super Detail brush
From The Army Painter
A perfect brush for painting the bulk of infantry. The brush end has the right thickness for holding paint without spilling it all at first stroke. Ideal for basing colours - Brush end holds good amount of paint that allows you to base larger areas. High-quality taklon bristles.
Quick facts
| Brand | The Army Painter |
|---|---|
| Line | Hobby |
| Brush | Hobby Basecoating Brush |
| Bristles | Taklon |
| Product code | BR7003 |
| EAN / barcode | 5713799700307 |
Which one do I need?
| Army Painter brush | Code | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby: Super Detail | BR7016 | The smallest jobs: dotting eyes, fine lines |
| Hobby: Precise Detail | BR7001 | Precision work; very sharp point that reaches anywhere on a model |
| Hobby: Highlighting | BR7002 | Detailed highlights and hard-to-reach areas |
| Hobby: Basecoating (this one) | BR7003 | Base colours on the bulk of an infantry unit |
| Wargamer: Vehicle & Scenery | BR7011 | Edge highlights on tanks; drybrushing scenery, vehicles and large monsters |
| GameMaster: Character Brush Set | GM1006 | 3 brushes picked for painting RPG characters |
| Most Wanted Brush Set | TL5066 | Basecoat, layer and highlight: Layer, Insane Detail and Small Drybrush |
Uses from The Army Painter product pages.
FAQ
What is this brush best for?
The Army Painter makes it for basecoating the bulk of an infantry unit.
Which brush should I add next?
See the table above: the Hobby brushes cover detail, highlights and basecoats, and the Wargamer Vehicle & Scenery brush handles drybrushing big areas.
Pairs with
- The Army Painter Wargamers Edition Wet Palette – keeps paint workable while you paint
- The Army Painter Most Wanted Brush Set – the next brush to add
- Best Army Painter paint sets and hobby kits – our guide to the range
