You know this moment all too well: You have invested countless hours in precisely assembling, sanding and preparing your latest model building project. The components fit together perfectly, the assemblies are ready - now all that's left is the final coat of paint to bring your masterpiece to life. But this is exactly where frustration often begins. Unsightly brush streaks on the wings, thick blobs of paint on fine contours, bristled brush tips or shaking hands when dealing with the smallest details in the cockpit can ruin the entire result.
Good colors alone are not enough for a flawless finish. Without the perfect tool, even the highest quality paint falls short of its potential: details appear blurry, surfaces appear uneven and the actual fun of building gives way to frustration. But that doesn't have to be the case! With the innovative Painta Professional brush series, all of this is finally a thing of the past. These brushes were developed by professionals specifically for the extreme demands of model making to guarantee you maximum control, ultimate precision and silky-smooth paint application. Discover now and experience for yourself how easy perfect model building can be!
Regardless of whether you are painting large-scale ship hulls or painting microscopic dashboards in fighter aircraft - Painta Professional offers you the absolute ideal solution for every challenge. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything about how these high-end brushes will revolutionize the way you work and unlock the full potential of your hobby.
The frustration problem on the craft table – and how you can finally solve it
Every model maker encounters typical stumbling blocks when applying paint over the course of his career. Standard brushes from artists' supplies or simple all-purpose brushes are simply not designed for the fine viscosities and specific pigment densities of model building paints. They lose bristles on freshly painted surfaces, do not absorb enough paint or release it unevenly. The result is unsightly streaks and areas with poor coverage.
Another well-known problem is hand fatigue quickly. During hour-long painting sessions, a round, smooth brush handle often causes your fingers to cramp. The precision decreases, the hand begins to tremble slightly - and the eye of a 1:35 figure or the fine decorative line on a US muscle car is ruined. To make matters worse, traditional round brushes tend to roll off the craft table and end up on the carpet, damaging the delicate tip.
Painta Professional solves each and every one of these problems with masterful engineering. The combination of specially developed synthetic fibers, a perfectly coordinated bristle hardness and a highly ergonomic 3-edge handle gives you a tool system that gives you absolute security with every brush stroke. You'll be amazed at how effortlessly you can handle even the most difficult details!
What sets Revell’s Painta Professional brushes apart?
The Painta Professional series sets completely new standards in the area of model making tools. Every element of these brushes has been thought through from the ground up to give you an unparalleled painting experience. These are not just standard brushes with a new logo, but a highly developed precision tool.
1. High-tech synthetic fibers for maximum dimensional stability
The heart of every Painta Professional brush is the advanced synthetic fiber. In contrast to natural hair brushes, which quickly become brittle, split or lose their shape when using modeling paints and solvents, these special fibers remain permanently elastic and highly precise. The fibers absorb the paint like a sponge and release it onto the component absolutely evenly and in a controlled manner. This means for you: Perfect paint application without annoying brush strokes or blobs, session by session.
2. The ergonomic 3-edge handle – ergonomics meets functionality
An absolute highlight that you will feel the first time you touch it is the triangular handle. This ergonomic shape nestles naturally in your hand and lies exactly between the thumb, index and middle finger. This reduces the pressure on your muscles and prevents your hand from cramping, even during hours of detailed work. A brilliant side effect: the brush can never roll off the table! It stays exactly where you put it.
3. Perfectly coordinated with Aqua Color & Email Color
Painta Professional brushes have been precisely tailored to the chemical properties and flow properties of modern model building paints such as Revell Aqua Color and Revell Email Color. The bristle hardness offers just the right resistance to guide both thin glaze paints and highly pigmented top paints gently and flawlessly over the plastic surface. Of course, they also work excellently with other model building acrylic paints - but in combination with the coordinated model building colors they unfold their full magic.
How do the Basic Set and the Detail Set differ from each other?
In order to give you the perfect equipment for every phase of your construction project, Painta Professional is available in two specialized versions: the Basic set and that Detail set. Both sets complement each other perfectly, but cover very specific tasks on your craft table.
The Painta Professional: Basic Set – your foundation for surfaces & assemblies
The Basic Set is your reliable partner for all work, from finer accents to large-area painting. It will guide you safely through the entire primer and paint structure of your model.
The basic set includes four perfectly coordinated brush sizes:
- Size 00: Ideal for narrow edges, fine lines and small attachments.
- Size 1: The perfect all-rounder for small to medium-sized areas, chassis legs or exhaust systems.
- Size 2: Excellent for medium-sized assemblies, engine blocks or tank tracks.
- Size 3: The exclusive area specialist! This brush is only available in the Basic Set and ensures a flawless, streak-free finish on fuselages, wings and bodies.
With the Basic Set you can easily master painting large areas without an airbrush. Thanks to the optimized paint absorption of the size 3 brush, you can apply the paint so evenly that the result is in no way inferior to a professional spray painting!
The Painta Professional: Detail Set – The premier class of precision
When it comes to the last 10% of realism, the detail set comes into its own. This set was specially developed for micro-fine work where fractions of a millimeter make the difference between success and failure.
The Detail Set contains four extremely fine special brushes:
- Size 5/0: The ultra-fine tip for microscopic accents - ideal for eyes of 1:35 figures, switches on instrument panels or the smallest engravings.
- Size 4/0: Perfect for fine scales, switch strips in the cockpit and the most delicate camouflage patterns.
- Size 3/0: Excellent for buckles, straps, small labels and masterful weathering effects.
- Size 0: The precision all-rounder for fine contours, figure clothing and small markings.
With the fine brushes from the Detail Set you can give your models a depth and liveliness that will amaze every viewer. It's never been easier to bring out tiny controls in the cockpit or the delicate facial features of a miniature figure with razor sharpness.
Comparison of brush sets at a glance
In the following overview you can see at a glance which set covers which tasks perfectly:
| criterion | Painta Professional Basic Set | Painta Professional Detail Set |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes included | 00, 1, 2, 3 | 5/0, 4/0, 3/0, 0 |
| Main focus | Surfaces, assemblies & base coat | Micro details, cockpits & figures |
| Exclusive feature | Includes size 3 for wide areas | Extremely fine tips (up to 5/0) for maximum precision |
| Typical application | Wings, fuselage, armor plates, engines | Instrument panels, eyes, belts, weathering |
| Recommended for | Every model maker for the basic workflow | Detail lovers for the perfect realism finish |
Step-by-step: How to achieve masterful results in your projects
In order to get the absolute maximum out of your Painta Professional brushes, we have summarized the best application tips for you here. You will be surprised at how much easier applying the paint is with the right technique.
Project 1: Airplane model building (e.g. modern jets or WWII fighters)
When it comes to aircraft models, there are two extremes in the foreground: huge, smooth surfaces on the wings and tiny, highly complex fittings in the cockpit.
This is how you do it:
- The cockpit: Go for the detail set. Use the 4/0 or 5/0 size to dab the raised switches and buttons on the consoles with a minimal amount of paint. The fine synthetic tips hold their shape perfectly so that no color runs into the recesses.
- The fuselage and wings: Use the exclusive size 3 brush from the Basic Set. Slightly dilute your Aqua Color or Email Color. Apply the color in quick, even strokes. The brush dispenses the color so homogeneously that the surface flows perfectly when it dries - without any visible brush strokes!
Project 2: Military Vehicles & Tanks
Tanks and military vehicles live from structures, tools on the track covers and realistic aging finish.
This is how you do it:
- Armor plates & turret: The Basic Set (sizes 1 and 2) gives you full control over winding setups. You can reach every corner without too much paint collecting in the corners.
- Tools & attachments: Use brush size 00 from the Basic Set or size 0 from the Detail Set to cleanly delineate shovels, tow ropes and wooden handles.
- Weathering & Chipping: Use the fine brush 3/0 from the detail set to create tiny chips on the edges of the armor plates. The dimensional stability of the tip allows you to add the smallest splashes of color with pinpoint precision.
Project 3: Figure Painting & Busts
Characters give life to every drama. But faces and uniforms do not forgive inaccuracies.
This is how you do it:
- Priming clothing: Use size 1 or 00 from the basic set for the base coat of the uniforms.
- Facial Details & Eyes: The detail set is unbeatable here. Use brush size 5/0. Thanks to the ergonomic 3-edge handle, your hand lies completely still. You can easily highlight pupils, lips and shadows on faces.
Why synthetic fibers are the modern & best choice
In the past, red sable or Kolinsky natural hair brushes were considered the measure of all things. But times have changed. Modern model building paints – especially quick-drying water-based acrylic paints and solvent-based enamel paints – place completely new demands on the brush hair.
Natural hair absorbs moisture extremely quickly and swells. This means that the brush tip constantly changes as you paint. In addition, cleaning agents for enamel paints attack the natural hair, causing it to become brittle and split. The synthetic fibers developed for Painta Professional, on the other hand, are chemically resistant, permanently elastic and retain their exact tip shape even after numerous painting sessions and cleaning cycles.
They offer absolutely consistent performance. You can rely on your brush to respond just as precisely today as it did a month ago. This is the key to consistently excellent model building results!
This is what makes Painta Professional special
- Perfect color application: No more annoying brush strokes or blobs thanks to optimized fiber density.
- Innovative 3-edge handle: Fits ergonomically and fatigue-free in the hand - no rolling off the craft table.
- Dimensionally stable high-tech synthetic fibers: Permanently retain their precise tip, even with intensive use.
- Exactly coordinated: Specially developed for use with model building colors such as Revell Aqua Color and Email Color.
- Two customized sets: Basic set for surfaces and assemblies, detail set for micro-fine precision work.
- Exclusive surface brush: Size 3 in the basic set guarantees flawless, large-area paintwork.
- Maximum painting fun: High control and excellent results for both beginners and experienced professionals.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What sets Revell’s Painta Professional brushes apart?
Painta Professional brushes are characterized by their specially developed synthetic fibers, which guarantee optimal paint absorption and even delivery. They offer maximum dimensional stability and prevent brush streaks. The ergonomic triangular handle also ensures fatigue-free work and prevents the brush from rolling off the table.
How do the Basic Set and the Detail Set differ from each other?
The Basic Set (sizes 00, 1, 2 and 3) is optimized for wings, hulls, armor plates and general assemblies. It also includes the exclusive size 3 brush for large-area painting. The Detail Set (sizes 5/0, 4/0, 3/0 and 0) is specially designed for ultra-fine work such as cockpit fittings, figures, faces and weathering effects.
Are the brushes suitable for both acrylic and enamel paints?
Yes, absolutely! The Painta Professional brushes were explicitly developed for use with Revell Aqua Color (acrylic) and Revell Email Color. The durable synthetic fibers go perfectly with both color systems and are easy to clean.
Are the Painta Professional brushes also suitable for beginners?
Yes, even very much! Beginners in particular benefit greatly from the high control of the triangular handle and the forgiving nature of the synthetic fibers. Errors caused by streaky paint application or cramped hands are effectively prevented from the start.
Can you also buy the wide size 3 brush separately?
The size 3 brush is an exclusive part of the Painta Professional Basic Set. It makes this set the perfect choice for anyone who regularly wants to paint surfaces and larger components perfectly, streak-free.
Don't make any more compromises - give your models the masterful finish
Your craft project deserves only the best. You invest so much heart, time and passion in building your models - don't make any compromises when applying the paint! With the Painta Professional brush sets you get the ultimate tool directly on your craft table. Experience the calming feeling when the brush glides gently over the plastic, the paint flows absolutely evenly and fine details appear as if by themselves.
No matter whether you choose the versatile Basic Set for perfect surfaces or immerse yourself in the world of micro-precision with the Detail Set - you are choosing the most intelligent and effective solution for your hobby. Upgrade your workspace now and transform each of your models into a real masterpiece!
