PT-FB Phoenix Plume Interchangeable Fine Detailing Brush Handle

PT-FB Phoenix Plume Interchangeable Fine Detailing Brush Handle

A handle from the Phoenix Plume system by DSPIAE. The designation states that it is a handle with an interchangeable tip for fine detail work: the brush tips themselves are fitted into it and swapped as needed, instead of the modeler reaching for another whole brush. The FB designation distinguishes the fine version from the broader handle designated TB, which the brand lists alongside it.

Use

• Fit the tip into the handle and check that it sits straight, or the brush will twist as you draw it.
• Hold the handle closer to the tip; that gives you more control over short strokes.
• Wash the tip out after every color, as paint dried at the base of the hair will splay it beyond repair.
• Store the tips in their case or in a stand with the hair upward so that they do not bend.
• Use the swapping of tips to divide the colors up; it saves time when moving between shades.

Who the handle is for

It is aimed at modelers who paint small details, the eyes and faces of figures or thin lines on vehicles and want one permanent handle with an interchangeable tip for that work. Anyone who paints only occasionally and gets by with ordinary brushes will not benefit from the system. It makes sense above all where several shades follow one another on a single figure and washing the brush between them takes longer than the painting itself. The number of tips in the package is not given in the designation, so do not count on them in advance.

The handle is not a toy; keep it out of the reach of children.