Brushes for Facial Features on figures?

[cameron123]

Hey guys, I am currently doing some German Normandy infantry figures and I need some help. So I have everything painted (coat, pants gun accessories etc) and now im on the face/hands step. I am looking for a brush small enough to do the Eyes. You guys know of any brushes/tips I could use to help me?

[Paul]

Winsor Newton series 7 are the best brushes I've used so far, natural sable hair, well made and last forever if taken care off. Not cheap but well worth the money

[cameron123]

Thank you Paul.

[Rob]

Paul is spot on! Nothing better for detail painting than a Kolinsky Sable and, for me too, W&N are at the top of that particular brush tree. For the eyes on a 1/35 figure it's the tip of the brush that counts and kolinsky sable holds the finest of points. As for size, a 3/0 (very small) and a number 1 (a good all rounder and the brush I use for 95% of the time, even on the smallest of features) will be a good starter set.

To end on a downer, I think the USA has banned the import of Kolinsky Sable, so the popular sizes might be difficult to track down on home soil ( check D ick Blick for availability). Dealers on this side of the pond will be happy to take your money though!

[cameron123]

Alright cool. Thanks you guys