The Army Painter Hobby Brush: Basecoating

The Right Brush for the First Coat

Base coating is where a miniature's paint journey begins — and having the right brush for the job makes the difference between smooth, even coverage and a streaky slog through multiple frustrating passes. The Army Painter Hobby Brush: Basecoating is built specifically for this stage of the process, with a shape and size calibrated to lay down solid colour across armour panels, robes, skin, and large flat surfaces quickly and efficiently. It holds enough paint to cover a model without constant reloading, and the tip retains enough control to avoid flooding recesses that you'll want to shade later.

Where It Fits in Your Workflow

After priming, base coating is the foundational layer — the opaque colour that every highlight, shade, and detail will build on top of. A dedicated base coating brush is broader and more full-bodied than a detail brush, designed to move paint across surface area rather than chase fine lines. The Army Painter Basecoating brush works with any paint brand and any miniature — from Warhammer infantry and cavalry to Warmachine warjacks and rank-and-file units. It is equally at home on a single centrepiece model or powering through a batch of ten troops in an evening.

Who It's For

New painters will find this brush immediately useful — base coating is the first skill you develop, and a brush designed for it removes one variable from an already steep learning curve. Experienced hobbyists keep a dedicated base coat brush in rotation to protect their finer detail brushes from the heavier wear that comes with laying down thick, opaque paints. The Army Painter produces brushes at a practical price point that makes them an easy addition to any kit without the anxiety of running an expensive sable brush through Abaddon Black.