High Finish Flat Brush No.0

Tamiya High Finish Flat Brush No.0 — the Smallest Flat Brush in the Line

A flat modeling brush from Tamiya's High Finish (HF) line. This is a modeling brush, not a kit — you will not get any plastic parts or decals, but a tool for applying paint. The bristles are synthetic (for this line, Tamiya uses a specially developed synthetic fiber designed for modeling paints), stiff and evenly aligned into a flat edge. The number 0 denotes the narrowest stroke width among the flat brushes in this line — it is a flat brush for fine work, not for large areas.

Use

• Small flat surfaces and panels — hatches, doors, panels, plates, jerrycans, small vehicle equipment.
• Edges and sharp transitions — the flat bristle edge lets you bring paint precisely up to a line without overrunning it.
• Small-scale dry brushing — picking out edges and rivets with a minimum of paint on nearly dry bristles.
• Continuous coats at small scales — where a larger flat brush would no longer fit.
• Works with both acrylic and enamel modeling paints.

Why No. 0 and Not a Larger Size

Choose No. 0 when you need a flat edge but a narrow stroke. On a larger continuous area it is unnecessarily small — you would need many strokes and the coat would end up streaky. Once an area exceeds a few millimeters, reach for a wider flat brush (No. 2 and up). Conversely, No. 0 is not the right choice for thin lines, lettering or figures' eyes — that calls for a pointed brush.

Care of the Brush

• Clean the brush immediately after use with the matching thinner: acrylic paint — water or acrylic thinner; enamel paint — mineral spirits or enamel thinner.
• Never leave the brush standing tip-down in a jar — bent bristles will not straighten back out.
• Do not press on the bristles; guide the brush lightly, since pressure will splay the edge and ruin the flat stroke.
• Store it flat or bristles-up, and after cleaning, gently reshape the edge to its original form.

Who it is for

For modelers who paint by hand and need a precise flat brush for small flat areas and edges — typically on vehicles, accessories and smaller scales. Also useful as a complement to an airbrush for touching up details.

A modeling tool, not a kit. Paints and thinners are not included in the package. Ventilate the area when working with thinners.