Brushes & Hobby Tools

Where a pointer makes a dot, the Targetlock throws a full red line across the table — instant sight lanes, firing arcs, and dead-straight reference lines over and around terrain. No more "seeing around corners." Three LR44 batteries are in the box. Complete the gaming toolkit with the Markerlight Laser Pointer and Rangefinder Tape Measure. Features Projects a crisp red line — check alignment across a whole board at once. Pocket-sized and tournament-legal-bag friendly. 3x LR44 batteries included; simple pull-tab activation. Layout bonus: a free laser straightedge for aligning fences, roads, and track centerlines. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5046P Batteries 3x LR44, included Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799504608 FAQ How is this different from the Markerlight?This one spreads the beam into a LINE (plane) rather than a dot — for lanes, arcs, and straightedge work. The Markerlight is the single-target dot. Can it help on a layout?Surprisingly well — it is a quick way to sight a straight road, fence line, or siding alignment across several feet of scenery.

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One hundred rare-earth magnets in the two most useful hobby sizes: 80 at 3x1mm and 20 at 5x1mm, all high-grade N52 neodymium — the strongest common grade. Model railroaders use them everywhere: swappable open-car loads, removable structure roofs, hidden hatch and shell fasteners, magnetic uncoupling projects, and scenery pieces that lift off for cleaning. Drill the pockets with the Pin Vise Drill and bed them in Green Stuff for a permanent, invisible install. What's Included Item Qty 3 x 1 mm N52 neodymium magnets 80 5 x 1 mm N52 neodymium magnets 20 Features N52 grade — the strongest standard neodymium, so tiny magnets still hold firmly. 3mm size hides inside HO detail parts; 5mm anchors roofs, loads, and larger assemblies. Swap freight loads, keep structure roofs removable, and make display pieces detachable. Pair matching polarities carefully — mark the faces before gluing (see FAQ). 100 pieces means you can magnetize a whole fleet, not just one project. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5038P Sizes 80x 3x1 mm + 20x 5x1 mm (N52) Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503809 FAQ How do I keep polarity straight?Stack the magnets, mark the top face of the whole stack with a marker, and always glue marked-face-out. Mixed polarity is the #1 magnetizing mistake. What drill size do I need?A 3mm or 5mm bit matching the magnet — drill a shallow pocket, drop in a dab of CA glue or Green Stuff, and press the magnet flush. Will they affect DCC decoders or motors?At these sizes, no practical effect — just keep them away from open-frame motor magnets and magnetic uncoupler ramps you did not intend to trigger.

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Detail work is where a model earns its second look — the rivets on a hopper, the lettering on a reefer, the face on a platform figure. The Army Painter Precise Detail brush carries a fine, sharp point that holds its shape through a session, so you can pick out those details without the tip splaying halfway through. Synthetic bristles keep the cost sensible and clean up easily, making this a natural first detail brush for the workbench. Pairs with the rest of the Army Painter range — or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for something to paint. Features Fine, sharp point small enough to reach anywhere on a model or figure. Synthetic bristles hold their shape and snap back to a point after cleaning. Ideal for rivets, edge highlighting, handrails, lettering and figure detail. Signature Army Painter red handle, balanced for long detail sessions. Works with acrylics, Speedpaints and washes across every scale. Part of the Hobby Brush series — an affordable step up from craft-store brushes. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number BR7001P Series Hobby Brush Bristles Synthetic (animal-free) Tip Fine, sharp point Best For Rivets, edge highlights, lettering, figure faces Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799700109 Frequently Asked Questions What scale is this brush for?Any of them. A detail brush is scale-agnostic — the same brush that picks out N scale grab irons will do figure faces in O gauge. How does this differ from the Super Detail brush?Precise Detail has a slightly larger belly that holds more paint, so it covers rivets and edge highlights well. Super Detail (BR7016P) is finer still, for dotting eyes and the smallest lines. How do I make it last?Only load paint on the tip, never up into the ferrule. Rinse in cold water immediately after use and store the brush tip-up. Does it work with Speedpaint?Yes — Speedpaints, standard acrylics and washes all work fine with synthetic bristles.

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A lining brush, and a specialist one. Army Painter calls it the first of its kind made specifically for wargaming, and the name fits — it is very small and ultra precise, meant for perfect lining and minuscule detail. For model railroaders that means pinstriping, hand lettering, panel lines, and the kind of nano-precision work that a normal detail brush smears. Handmade from first-class Rothmarder sable with the famous triangular handle. Pairs with the rest of the Army Painter range — or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for something to paint. Features Built for lining — long, fine and ultra precise rather than a general detail point. First-class Rothmarder sable, handmade. The elegant triangular handle gives control through a long, steady stroke. Ideal for pinstriping, hand lettering, panel lines and micro detail. Army Painter’s own description: for painters wanting nothing less than nano-precision. Works with acrylics, Speedpaints and washes in every scale. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number BR7014P Series Wargamer Brush Bristles Rothmarder sable (natural), first-class grade Tip Very small, ultra precise Best For Lining, pinstriping, lettering, nano-precision detail Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799701403 Frequently Asked Questions What is a lining brush for?Pulling a long, unbroken fine line — pinstripes on a passenger car, panel lines, hand lettering. Its shape holds enough paint to finish the stroke without reloading halfway. How is this different from the Insane Detail?Insane Detail (BR7004P) is a fine point for small spots. The Psycho is built for lines — same precision, different job. What is Rothmarder sable?Rothmarder is red marten, a natural sable hair prized for holding a fine point and carrying paint. Army Painter specifies first-class grade for this brush. How do I make it last?Load paint on the tip only, never into the ferrule. Rinse in cold water immediately after use and store tip-up with the cap on.

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The finest brush in the sable Wargamer range, and the one you reach for when the detail is barely there. Army Painter pitched it at painting the iris of an eye on a 28mm figure — on a layout that translates to gauge faces, marker lights, builder’s plates, and the eyes on a crew figure leaning out of a cab. A 5.0mm Rotmarder sable tip, handmade in Germany, on the 8mm triangular grip. Pairs with the rest of the Army Painter range — or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for something to paint. Features 5.0 mm tip — the finest in the sable Wargamer range. Natural Rotmarder sable holds a needle point and carries more paint than synthetic at this size. Handmade in Germany with an 8 mm triangular grip for control. Built for the smallest work: eyes, gauge faces, marker lights, builder’s plates. Protective cap included to keep the point safe between sessions. Works with acrylics, Speedpaints and washes in every scale. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number BR7004P Series Wargamer Brush Bristles Rotmarder sable (natural), handmade in Germany Tip 5.0 mm Best For Eyes, gauge faces, micro lettering, the smallest detail Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799700406 Frequently Asked Questions What is Rotmarder sable?Rotmarder is red marten — a natural sable hair prized for holding a fine point and carrying a lot of paint. Army Painter states these brushes are handmade in Germany. How do I make a sable brush last?Load paint on the tip only, never up into the ferrule. Rinse in cold water immediately after use and store it tip-up with the cap on. Dried paint in the heel is what kills a sable brush. What can I use it for on a layout?Crew figure eyes, gauge and dial faces, marker and classification lights, builder’s plates, and the finest lettering or pinstriping.

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Drybrushing is the fastest weathering trick in model railroading — a nearly-dry brush dragged over raised detail catches the edges and leaves the recesses dark, which is exactly how real grime and wear behave. The Army Painter Hobby Drybrush is flat-topped and deliberately coarse for the job, so rivet lines pop, brick courses separate, rock castings gain depth and a hopper picks up rust in about a minute per side. Pairs with the rest of the Army Painter range — or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for something to paint. Features Flat-topped, coarse bristles — purpose-built for the drybrushing technique. Catches raised detail: rivets, brick courses, rock castings, wood grain, tread plate. Round handle allows a flexible grip and the loose wrist drybrushing wants. Nylon bristles take the abuse of a scrubbing motion better than a soft detail brush. Signature Army Painter red handle matches the rest of the Hobby series. Works with acrylics and weathering powders in every scale. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number BR7015P Series Hobby Brush Bristles Nylon (synthetic) Tip Flat-topped, coarse Best For Weathering, rust and dust, raised detail, rock and brick texture Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799701502 Frequently Asked Questions What is drybrushing?You load a little paint, wipe almost all of it off onto a paper towel, then drag the near-dry brush across raised detail. Only the high points take paint, which instantly reads as wear, dust or highlight. Why not use a normal brush?Drybrushing is hard on bristles — it is a scrubbing motion that splays a soft detail brush and ruins its point. A dedicated coarse, flat-topped brush is built to survive it. What can I use it for on a layout?Rust and grime on rolling stock, dust on trucks and underframes, mortar lines on brick, depth in rock castings, and wood grain on decking. How do I clean it?Rinse in cold water right after use. Drybrushing dries paint into the bristles fast, so do not let it sit — and always store it tip-up.

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The instant line-of-sight referee: a pocket laser pointer that settles "can he see me?" debates on the game table in one second flat. Sight from the model's eye view, dot on target — done. Comes with LR44 batteries pre-installed, ready right out of the package. Its sibling, the Targetlock Laser Line, projects a full line for measuring across terrain; the Rangefinder Tape handles distances. Features Point-source laser dot for precise line-of-sight verification. Lightweight, pocket-sized — lives in the game bag or layout toolkit. LR44 batteries included and pre-installed (pull the paper tab and go). Works for any tabletop system and doubles as a layout alignment/sighting aid. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5045P Batteries LR44, included Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799504509 FAQ Pointer or Line — which one?The Pointer puts a dot on a single target (pure line-of-sight); the Targetlock projects a line across the table (sight lanes and straightedge duty). Serious gamers usually end up with both. Is it safe?It is a standard low-power pointer — normal laser rules apply: never at eyes, and supervise young players.

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A proper pocket tape that reads in both centimeters and inches: 3 meters (about 10 feet) of retractable, lockable measuring for benchwork spacing, track centerlines, structure footprints — and if you also game, movement and weapon ranges on the table. Multiple stop functions hold your measurement while you mark. Pairs with the Self-Healing Cutting Mat (which has its own printed grid) for bench work. Features 3m / ~10ft dual-scale blade: centimeters one edge, inches the other. Button-controlled retraction with multiple stop positions. Palm-size case rides in the toolbox or apron pocket. Handy for scale math: 1 real inch = 87 HO inches — measure once, convert once. Equally at home planning benchwork and measuring tabletop game ranges. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5047P Length 3 m / ~10 ft (cm + inches) Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799504707 FAQ Is the blade metal?Yes — a standard spring-steel blade in a compact case, so it stays straight over a 3m pull. Both units on one blade?Yes: cm along one edge, inches along the other — no flipping or converting mid-measure.

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The classic hobby putty: Green Stuff (Kneadatite) is a two-part epoxy — knead the blue and yellow strips together and you get 20-30 minutes of working time to fill kit seams, blend gaps on locomotive shells, bed structures into terrain, or sculpt details outright. It cures hard in about 8 hours, sands cleanly, and takes paint beautifully. Shape it with the Sculpting Tools, and it's also the classic way to seat miniature magnets into parts. Features Two-part epoxy: mix equal parts blue and yellow until uniformly green — no shrinking as it cures. 20-30 minute working window; fully cured and sandable in ~8 hours (rock hard in 24). Fills gaps and seams on kits, carves like plastic once hard, and bonds to styrene, resin, and metal. Slightly flexible when cured — survives handling on layout details better than brittle fillers. Sculpt tarps, coal loads, sandbags, rock, roots, and figure conversions from scratch. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5037P Type Kneadatite two-part epoxy putty Working Time 20-30 minutes; cures ~8 hours Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503700 FAQ How much do I mix at once?Cut equal slices of blue and yellow and knead until no marbling remains. Mix only what you'll use in ~25 minutes. Can I sand and drill it?Yes — after full cure it machines like a slightly flexible plastic: sand, file, drill, and carve freely. Does it stick to fingers?Fresh putty is tacky — wet your fingertips and tools with water and it handles cleanly.

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Three stainless steel sculpting tools with six different tips — flats and broads for smoothing putty over seams and terrain, points and blades for cutting texture, brick lines, wood grain, and rock strata. If you work with epoxy putty on scenery, this is the set that turns a blob of filler into a detail. Made to work with Green Stuff epoxy putty; the Tweezers Set handles what your fingers shouldn't. Features 3 double-sided tools = 6 tip profiles: flat, broad, point, blade, and detail shapes. Smooth large putty surfaces or cut crisp edges, scales, planks, and mortar lines. Stainless steel — putty releases cleanly, and a little water keeps tips non-stick. Ideal for terrain building, rock faces, tunnel portals, gap-filling on kits, and figure conversion. Works with Green Stuff, Milliput, and any two-part epoxy putty. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5036P Set Size 3 tools / 6 tips Material Stainless steel Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503601 FAQ Do they stick to putty?Dip the tip in water (or a touch of petroleum jelly) and epoxy putty releases cleanly — the stainless finish helps a lot versus plastic tools. Good for scenery rockwork?Excellent — the blade tips carve strata and cracks into putty or plaster before it fully cures. Can I use them with clay?Yes — polymer and air-dry clays both respond well to the same six profiles.

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Paint never hides a mold line — it highlights one. This set of three diamond files in different profiles handles the prep work that makes finishes look factory: seam lines on figure sets and vehicles, sprue gate stubs on structure kits, and mating surfaces that need to sit flat before gluing. Diamond grit cuts plastic, resin, and metal without clogging the way conventional files do. Complete the cleanup chain with the Precision Side Cutter and Hobby Knife. Features Three different file profiles cover flats, curves, and tight inside corners. Diamond abrasive bites plastic, resin, and metal — and lasts far longer than cut-steel hobby files. The must-have step between sprue and glue: mold lines, gate stubs, flash, and seams. Fine enough for visible surfaces; a few passes and primer hides nothing. Comfortable size for detail work on HO/N parts without gouging. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5033P Set Size 3 files, assorted profiles Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503304 FAQ Will these scratch clear parts?They're for prep surfaces, not glazing — for window material use progressively finer sanding films instead. Diamond vs. regular needle files?Diamond grit doesn't clog with styrene shavings and keeps cutting resin and metal long after steel files dull. How do I clean them?A brass-bristle brush or a quick scrub with an old toothbrush and soapy water restores the bite.

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The smallest brush in the Army Painter Hobby range, built for the paintwork nobody notices until it is missing — the eyes on a crew figure, the face of a gauge, a marker light, a hairline rust streak down a hopper side. Its ultra-fine tip puts paint exactly where you aim it, and the durable synthetic bristles keep their point through a session and rinse clean in cold water. Pairs with the rest of the Army Painter range — or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for something to paint. Features Ultra-fine tip — the finest brush in the Hobby range. Durable synthetic bristles hold a fine point; animal-free and easy to clean. Made for dotting eyes, gauge faces, marker lights and the smallest lettering. Round grip manages fine strokes comfortably over long sessions. Signature Army Painter red handle matches the rest of the Hobby series. Works with acrylics, Speedpaints and washes across every scale. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number BR7016P Series Hobby Brush Bristles Synthetic (animal-free) Tip Ultra-fine Best For Eyes, gauge faces, marker lights, hairline weathering Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799701601 Frequently Asked Questions What can I actually use this for on a layout?Crew and platform figure eyes, gauge and dial faces, marker and classification lights, tiny lettering, and hairline rust or grime streaks. Is it too fine for general painting?For anything larger than a detail, yes — it holds very little paint. Pair it with the Precise Detail brush (BR7001P) for everyday detail work. What are the bristles made of?Army Painter lists them as durable synthetic bristles — no animal hair. They hold a fine point and rinse clean in cold water. How do I keep the tip sharp?Load paint on the tip only, rinse in cold water straight after use, and always store the brush standing tip-up.

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