The Essentials, upgraded: the Alex Paints Essentials Deluxe set pairs the same core selection of 4 round Kolinsky sable brushes (sizes 3, 2, 1 and 0) with ergonomic walnut handles for extra comfort and balance during long painting sessions. It’s the curated everyday kit for painters who want a premium feel in the hand.

The set comes in a biodegradable packet with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Prefer the standard version? See the Alex Paints Essentials set. Browse all our round sable brushes and the full Hawk paintbrush range.

A curated everyday kit: the Alex Paints Essentials set gathers 4 round Kolinsky sable paintbrushes in sizes 3, 2, 1 and 0 — the core sizes that cover the vast majority of miniature and bust painting, from laying in colour to fine detail. Developed in association with painter Alex Paints, it’s a tidy, no-fuss selection for painters who want the sizes that matter and nothing they don’t.

The set comes in a biodegradable packet with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Want the walnut-handled upgrade? See the Essentials Deluxe set. Browse all our round sable brushes and the full Hawk paintbrush range.

The detail-painter’s ladder in one set: this set of 8 round Kolinsky sable paintbrushes runs the full fine range — 10/0, 5/0, 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1 and 2. It’s built for the finest work, with the tiny sizes for eyes, freehand and hairline detail, stepping up to 1 and 2 for general detailing and colour laydown.

The set comes mounted on a stiff card backing with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Prefer the everyday sizes with doubles? See the 6-round set. Buy any size singly from our round sable range, or explore the full Hawk paintbrush range.

A complete round-brush kit in one pack: this set of 6 round Kolinsky sable paintbrushes covers the sizes you reach for most, with doubles of the busiest ones — 0 (×2), 1 (×2), 2 and 3. Natural Kolinsky sable gives a fine point and a generous paint reservoir for smooth colour, confident layering and crisp detail across faces, cloth and equipment.

The set comes mounted on a stiff card backing with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Need finer sizes too? See the 8-round set (down to 10/0), or buy any size singly from our round sable range. Browse the full Hawk paintbrush range.

The complete flat range in one set: these 6 flat Kolinsky sable paintbrushes cover sizes 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 and 00, giving you a crisp chisel edge at every scale of work — from broad base coating and blending with the size 4, down to fine, sharp edge highlights with the 00. Natural sable keeps a clean edge while holding plenty of paint.

The set is supplied with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Buy any flat size singly from our flat sable range, pair them with the 6-round set for detail, and browse the full Hawk paintbrush range.

A specialist edge kit with everyday backup: this set of 6 Kolinsky sable paintbrushes combines four angular liners (sizes 4, 2, 1 and 0) with two rounds (sizes 1 and 0). The angled liners give you controlled straight lines, crisp edges and access into recesses, while the two rounds cover general detail — a genuinely useful mix in one pack.

The set comes in a cellophane packet with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Buy angular liners singly from our angled & liner range, or add the 6-round set. Browse the full Hawk paintbrush range.

A complete, portable painting kit: this set of 10 Micro & Gaming paintbrushes comes in a nylon zip case that keeps everything protected and to hand. It’s built to carry a miniature from base coat to final highlight, all on comfortable ergonomic, polished walnut handles.

The set contains Kolinsky sable rounds in sizes 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, 000 and 10/0, a synthetic 20/0 round for the very finest lines, and synthetic flat-angular brushes in sizes 4 and 3 for edges and dry work. Every brush has a protective cover; suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Prefer it without the case? See the 10-brush set. Browse all our gaming & micro brushes and the full Hawk paintbrush range.

Everything for the tabletop in one kit: this Micro & Gaming paintbrush set is designed by modellers for modellers to take a miniature, bust or gaming figure from base coats down to the finest highlights without reaching for another brush. It brings together a comprehensive range of sizes on comfortable ergonomic, polished walnut handles.

The set combines Kolinsky sable round brushes for smooth colour laydown and precise detailing, a synthetic fine round for the very finest lines and dot work, and flat & synthetic flat-angular brushes ideal for edge highlighting, dry-brushing and clean straight strokes. Each brush ships with a protective cover; suitable for acrylics, oils and enamels.

Want it in a carry case? See the 10-brush set with nylon zip case. Browse all our gaming & micro brushes and the full Hawk paintbrush range.

Every dry-brush shape you need in one pack: this set of 3 synthetic dry brushes contains a Flat Oval, a Round Oval and a Deerfoot — the three heads that between them cover broad highlighting, softer organic textures and stippled raised detail. Ideal for chainmail, fur, stonework, terrain and weathered metals.

The set comes in a cellophane packet. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Prefer to pick one shape? Buy singly from our dry brush range. Browse all our dry brushes, and pair them with round sable brushes for the detail from the full Hawk paintbrush range.

Step into the age of the Musketeers of the Guard with this 75mm scale pair of figures, “The New Blade” — a musketeer testing a freshly forged sword, circa 1622. Sculpted by Alan Ball, this two-figure set brims with 17th-century character and swagger, a wonderful subject for collectors drawn to the era of Dumas’ musketeers.

Cast in high-quality resin and supplied unassembled and unpainted, the pair rewards rich, painterly work on cloth, leather and steel. Any groundwork shown is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.

Painting this set

Deep fabric folds, plumes and polished blades make this an oil- or acrylic-lover’s delight — our Kolinsky sable brushes hold a fine point for the lace, buttons and edging. Discover more historical figure kits.

Scale: 75mm · Material: resin · Sculptor: Alan Ball · Two-figure set · Supplied unmade & unpainted.

Capture the desert war with this 75mm scale British Tank Commander of the North Africa campaign, 1940–1943. Sculpted by Alan Ball, this multi-part resin figure depicts a commander in his turret hatch — a classic WWII subject that pairs perfectly with a display base or a diorama of the Western Desert.

The kit is a multi-part resin figure supplied unassembled and unpainted, requiring assembly. Any groundwork shown in the photographs was provided by the artist and is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.

Painting this figure

Sun-faded khaki drill, tanned leather and dusty webbing invite subtle highlighting and weathering — our Kolinsky sable brushes give the control for the face and insignia, while a dry brush helps dust and highlight the kit. Browse more historical figure kits.

Scale: 75mm · Material: resin · Sculptor: Alan Ball · Multi-part figure · Supplied unmade & unpainted.

Command the ranks with this 75mm scale Roman Centurion — one of our most popular Ancient Rome subjects. Sculpted by Alan Ball, this multi-part resin figure captures the authority and detail of a centurion in full kit, from crested helmet to segmented armour, making it a rewarding showpiece for collectors of ancient and classical miniatures.

The kit is a multi-part resin figure supplied unassembled and unpainted, requiring assembly. Any groundwork shown in the photographs was provided by the artist and is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.

Painting this figure

Bronze, iron, leather and the rich red of the centurion’s tunic and crest make this a superb study in metals and cloth — ideal territory for our Kolinsky sable brushes, with a dry brush to bring up the armour. Explore the rest of our historical figure kits.

Scale: 75mm · Material: resin · Sculptor: Alan Ball · Multi-part figure · Supplied unmade & unpainted.