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Warhammer tools, brushes and modelling accessories
The right tools are the foundation of every hobby project. In this category, you will find equipment for building, cleaning, gluing, painting, airbrushing, working with details and organizing your workspace. Whether you are building your first Space Marines unit, assembling an Age of Sigmar army, preparing a Kill Team or refining a display model, good tools will save you time, frustration and unnecessary repairs.
This category is designed to be easy to understand for complete beginners and experienced modellers alike. You will find essential hobby equipment, brushes, glues, miniature holders, sanding tools, putties, cleaners, palettes, workstations and airbrush accessories.
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Tools for Warhammer and plastic models are not just accessories. They are the difference between a model that is hard to clean, does not hold together well and is difficult to paint, and a model that is comfortable to work with from the first cut from the sprue to the final edge highlight.
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Palettes, cups, cleaners, brush soaps, masking tapes and other accessories that make painting more comfortable and help maintain a cleaner workflow.
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Glues, tweezers, knives, sanding sticks, clippers, putties and other equipment for precise assembly of plastic miniatures, vehicles, monsters and terrain.
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Warhammer tool sets
Practical sets for getting started or expanding your hobby equipment. Ideal if you do not want to choose every tool separately and want to have the essentials together.
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Accessories for spraying paints, smooth transitions, priming, effects and faster painting of larger models or entire armies.
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Workstations
Organizers, holders and workspace accessories that help keep paints, brushes and tools clearly arranged and within reach.
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Essentials for building
For assembling plastic miniatures, the most useful tools are clippers for cutting parts from the sprue, a hobby knife, a sanding stick and plastic glue. Clippers separate parts more safely than breaking them off by hand, the knife cleans up leftover plastic and the sanding tool smooths sprue marks and small imperfections.
If you are assembling a model for the first time, do not rush. First dry-fit the parts together, check their orientation according to the instructions and only then glue them. With Warhammer models, it is often worth leaving some parts separate to make painting easier.
Essentials for painting
For your first painting projects, a few good brushes are enough: one larger brush for base layers, one smaller brush for details and ideally one older or dedicated brush for drybrushing. A water cup, palette, miniature holder and brush cleaner or brush soap are also useful.
The most common beginner mistake is paint that is too thick and a brush that is overloaded with paint. It is better to apply two thinner coats than one heavy coat that floods the details of the model.
Practical tip: If you want to make the biggest difference right from the start, get quality clippers, plastic glue, a base brush, a detail brush and a miniature holder. This combination solves most problems with your first models.
How working with a model goes step by step
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Cutting out
Cut the parts from the sprue with clippers. Do not cut completely flush so you do not damage the part.
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Cleaning
Clean leftover plastic, mould lines and imperfections with a knife or sanding stick.
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Gluing
Apply plastic glue sparingly. Place the part, hold it briefly and let the joint cure.
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Painting
Prime the model, apply base colours, shade, layers, details and final effects.
Explanations: what are the individual tools used for?
Plastic clippers: used to safely separate parts from the sprue. They leave less damage than breaking or twisting parts off by hand.
Hobby knife: used for cleaning leftover plastic, fine trimming and removing mould lines from the casting process.
Sanding sticks and sponges: smooth imperfections, mould lines and sprue marks. They are especially useful on larger flat surfaces.
Plastic glue: chemically bonds plastic parts. Unlike super glue, it creates a strong joint directly in the material.
Super glue: useful for resin, metal, magnets, bases, terrain or parts where plastic glue does not work.
Tweezers: help when working with small parts, transfers, magnets, accessories, grass, leaves or fine details.
Miniature holder: improves stability while painting and prevents you from touching a freshly painted model with your fingers.
Palette: allows you to thin paint, mix shades and better control the amount of paint on the brush.
Brush cleaner: extends the life of your brushes and helps remove paint from the bristles, especially near the ferrule.
Airbrush accessories: used for smooth transitions, fast priming, light effects, shading and painting larger models.
How to choose the right brush?
Choose a brush based on the job you want to do with it. A large brush is not a mistake – for base layers, it is often better than a brush that is too small because it holds more paint and does not dry out as quickly. Use a small brush only for eyes, symbols, edges, weapons and tiny details.
For a good start, a combination of Base, Layer, Detail and Drybrush brushes works well. If you use Contrast or Shade paints, a brush with higher capacity is useful because it holds thinner paint and lets you spread it across the model in a controlled way.
Quick advice: Do not press hard with an expensive detail brush. If the tip bends, frays or paint gets deep near the ferrule, the brush will quickly lose its precision.
Why is it worth keeping your workspace well organized?
Modelling is fun, but small parts, paints, brushes and tools can quickly turn into chaos. A workstation, organizer or simple paint rack helps you keep everything visible. Thanks to that, you spend less time searching, knock over fewer bottles and feel more motivated to return to an unfinished project.
A clear workspace is especially important for larger armies. Once you are painting several units at the same time, you need to keep the same shades, brushes and accessories within reach. Organization speeds up the whole process and helps maintain colour consistency across the entire army.
Frequently asked questions about modelling tools
Are ordinary scissors enough for Warhammer?
Maybe for a first attempt, but they are not ideal. Modelling clippers cut more cleanly, reach parts on the sprue more easily and reduce the risk of damaging small pieces.
What glue do I need for Warhammer miniatures?
For standard plastic miniatures, plastic glue is best. For resin, metal, magnets, bases or some terrain accessories, super glue is used.
How many brushes do I need to start?
Realistically, three to four are enough: a larger brush for base layers, a smaller one for details, one for shade/contrast and one for drybrushing. Over time, you can add specialized brushes based on your painting style.
Is an airbrush necessary?
It is not necessary, but it is very useful. It helps with fast priming, smooth transitions, larger models, vehicles and light effects. For a complete beginner, however, you can easily start with a brush.
How can I extend the life of my brushes?
Do not push paint deep into the metal ferrule, do not leave the brush standing in water tip-down, clean it regularly and reshape the tip after use. Brush cleaner or brush soap is worthwhile even for cheaper brushes.
Not sure what to choose?
Visit our store in Brno or send us a message. We will help you choose the right tools for your first model, a full army, detail painting, airbrushing or terrain building. We are truly dedicated to Warhammer and will gladly help you choose equipment that will not just sit unused in a drawer.
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