Paint Kit Finder

Answer four quick questions and we will map them to a paint kit profile worth shopping for. We describe the kind of paints, brushes, primer approach, and key tool that fit your situation, so you can shop smarter without guessing. We do not name a single product here. The goal is to send you looking for the right kind of kit.

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Step 1. Your experience level

First minis ever Hobbyist (some minis done) Advanced painter

Step 2. What are you mostly painting?

28 to 32mm infantry Large or display scale Army batch (10 or more at once)

Step 3. What finish are you going for?

Tabletop ready, reasonably fast Display or competition quality

Step 4. Your budget for this kit

Under $50 $50 to $150 $150 and up

Your paint kit profile

Paint range and type

Brush sizes to prioritise

Primer approach

Key supporting tool

Why this fits you

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This is general guidance, not a specific product recommendation. Specs and formulas vary by brand and range, so confirm the details on any kit before you buy.

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