Glue, touch-up paint & detail enhancement applicator

[Heavy 7]

Found this to have many uses. Long-time builders may already have used them.
Pep

The tip can be set at any angle

 

[Rockin' Rob]

That looks like something I could use. I just wish I had a name for them so I can maybe order some

 

[BarleyBop]

Nice, I do have something similar, but next time I will look for this type with the bendable tip...

I just wish I had a name for them

That happens to me all the time... with my Android phone, now I just touch and hold on the image to get the action menu, and do a Google Lens Search... I imagine you can do the same on PC by right clicking

It brought all these results and more:

Great help identifying products, vehicles, aircraft, just about anything!

 

[urumomo]

" micro brushes "
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=micro+brushes&crid=3V80IXMN0WF58&sprefix=micro+br,aps,222&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_3_8

 

[WtShark]

I was gonna say, Amazon, where I got mine, but urumomo beat me to it-
I bought a few of the Testor's at my local hobby shop, I think it was 8.99 for a dozen- went through them pretty quickly, then found them on Amazon, 100 for like 3.99.
Micro Applicators, or Micro Brushes on Amazon search will get to it, or just follow urumomo's link, I love that guys are so informative and helpful!
Here's a 500 for 6 bucks, in little ziploc baggies.

Amazon micro brush/applicators

https://www.amazon.com/Applicator-D...123&sprefix=micro+brushes,aps,214&sr=8-8&th=1

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Thanks all. I was running out the door for an appointment so I wasn't thinking. I could have just asked my phone micro brushes and see what comes up. Thanks

 

[wjbrandel]

Use them all the time. Love 'em

 

[Littlemarten]

That looks like something I could use. I just wish I had a name for them so I can maybe order some

They are often called "micro-brushes," and come in different sizes, too.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

They are often called "micro-brushes," and come in different sizes, two.

Yeppers. I bought 500 and they're due today. I just love it when other modelers give tips and tricks on products that are available to us. Heck I don't know everything. I don't know half of what's out there. I try to share tips and tricks when I'm building and sharing a building log. That's why I joined this forum. Tips and tricks and what's good and what isn't.

 

[Rich97]

I'd love to hear how you all use these.

I used them with IPA to remove paint from rivet holes, but they fell apart after about a minute, due to I guess the alcohol dissolving the glue used to attach the bristles.

 

[Littlemarten]

I'd love to hear how you all use these.

For single, small applications where using a fine paint brush would result in more time cleaning the brush than the application, or for applying small amounts of something that would ruin a paint brush, like epoxy or CA glue, and especially for applying CA accelerator. Also useful for decal solutions, and manipulating the decals themselves.

 

[BarleyBop]

... as above... also like a 'pipe cleaner' to remove dust and debris from gaps (struts, arms, etc)... I've also used those rubber tipped tooth picks...

 

[Airborne01!]

I also use kids toothbrushes for the same purpose! (Hopefully they never find out ... !)
Steve

 

[Littlemarten]

Worn out toothbrushes for general cleaning. I just drop them in the ultrasonic cleaner for a few minutes. They are particularly useful for botched paint jobs.

 

[Littlemarten]

(Hopefully they never find out ... !)

Hey, those solvents kill tooth decay bacteria! Saving on dental bills!

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Wait a minute. Really? Kills tooth decay bacteria? Cool. What's the formula? Hurry up.. please

 

[BarleyBop]

What's the formula?

dissolves them completely... no need for dentist.

 

[Littlemarten]

Wait a minute. Really? Kills tooth decay bacteria? Cool. What's the formula? Hurry up.. please

Just to be clear: those solvents will kill you, too. Stick with toothpaste and mouthwash. I keep forgetting that there are people who will take any statement, no matter how absurd, at face value. I'm not saying that's you, but a disclaimer seemed in order.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

You know it. Just remember. Inject bleach into your veins, it'll kill covid. And stay six feet apart and wear your mask darn it all. Good God those days were a joke. Absolute joke on society

 

[Rockin' Rob]

I'd love to hear how you all use these.

I used them with IPA to remove paint from rivet holes, but they fell apart after about a minute, due to I guess the alcohol dissolving the glue used to attach the bristles.

Found another use for them when I was masking up these missiles. Burnishing down the tape. And yes, I should have painted the middle body part before I glued down the bottom fins

 

[locomotive]

Just to be clear: those solvents will kill you, too. Stick with toothpaste and mouthwash. I keep forgetting that there are people who will take any statement, no matter how absurd, at face value. I'm not saying that's you, but a disclaimer seemed in order.

Yeah....like those who drank bleach... those type of people.

 

[locomotive]

Well I've ordered some. Look really useful.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Well I've ordered some. Look really useful.

Yes they are. I got mine about a week ago and I've already used them for that tape and touch up paint but just little tiny spots. And I also used it to put glue down for my canopy and the clear part for the missile tips. And then you throw them away instead of trying to clean the glue off.