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Starting the hobby is easy. Knowing what comes next? That’s not always clear. The right tools don’t make the hobby harder - they make it easier to keep going.
We’re here to help with the tools every beginner ends up needing. Pair your paints with the right setup, remove the small frustrations, and keep the momentum going.
GET STARTED3 TOOLS YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
Every great build begins with the right foundation. That’s why we recommend three must-haves from The Army Painter:
a precision hobby knife for clean cuts and detail work, a reliable frame cutter for smooth component removal, and high-quality glue for strong, lasting assembly.
With these essentials in your toolkit, you can build and assemble anything your imagination inspires. Click to explore each product or shop the full tool range and get started the right way.
Hobby Knife
The Hobby Knife is an increadible versatile tool you can use to remove mould lines and excess material, enhance details, or make custom modifications likke adding scars, weathering effects or other unique features.
PLASTIC FRAME CUTTER
Assembling miniatures and models requires meticulous precision. The Army Painter's Plastic Frame Cutter is designed with thing, sharp blades that allow for precise and clean cuts so you can separate the small, delicate components from the sprue without damaging them.
PLASTIC GLUE
Most miniatures and models come in sprues and have to be assembled. This means that you will need to glue them together.
With Plastic Glue, you can build miniature models in no time while also minimising the risk of unsightly seams or gaps between joined pieces.
AVAILABLE MARCH 21ST
PLASTIC GLUE
Built to make assembly smoother, cleaner, and more reliable than ever, this upcoming release is designed to take the frustration out of building and put the focus back on creating.
Stay tuned - your builds are about to get an upgrade.
AVAILABLE MARCH 21ST
SCRUBBY CUP
An all-in-one solution designed to keep your brushes fresh while you paint - and your tools right where you need them. Built for convenience, flow, and a smoother hobby experience, this upcoming release helps you stay focused on your minis instead of the mess.
Stay tuned - your painting station is about to get an upgrade.