The big-area brush of the Wargamer range. Army Painter built the Monster for large models — and on a layout that means structure walls, roofs, vehicle bodies, big rock castings and backdrop work. The interesting part is why it is synthetic rather than sable: Army Painter notes that a sable brush this size could drown a model in paint, while Toray synthetic releases paint more slowly. That is exactly what you want laying a base coat across a warehouse wall without flooding the mortar lines.
Pairs with the rest of the Army Painter range — or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for something to paint.
What would I use this for on a layout?
Base coating structure walls and roofs, painting vehicle bodies, covering large rock or tunnel-portal castings, and flooding washes over big surfaces.
Why synthetic instead of sable?
Army Painter’s own reasoning: a sable brush this size holds so much paint it could drown a model. The Toray synthetic releases paint more slowly, which keeps a big brush controllable.
Is it too big for HO or N scale?
It is a broad-area brush, so it earns its keep on structures and scenery rather than on individual figures. For detail on small models, pair it with the Precise Detail (BR7001P) or Super Detail (BR7016P).
How do I make it last?
Rinse in cold water immediately after use, never let paint dry in the ferrule, and store the brush tip-up with the cap on.
