{"product_id":"the-army-painter-hobby-brush-basecoating","title":"The Army Painter Hobby Brush: Basecoating","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Brush for the First Coat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBase 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Fits in Your Workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHobby Brush: Basecoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase coating miniatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHair Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Paints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll water-based miniature paints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Games Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44509612048472,"sku":"BR7003","price":8.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/s-l1600_04925a3b-8721-4f5a-a2bc-fb6da732553c.jpg?v=1786044388","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/the-army-painter-hobby-brush-basecoating","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}