That's funny. I just picked up the Insane Detail brush tonight. Planning to try it on my Stormtroopers.

Do yourself a favour and pick up a couple of Windsor and Newton Miniature Series 7 brushes, sizes 00, 0, and 1.

They're made from kalinsky sable, and are amazing brushes. They keep their tip if treated well, so no need for gimmicky brushes like the insane detail, which just don't hold enough paint.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to have great brushes. It makes a HUGE difference.

Thanks for all the tips guys, been reading your stuff and following it up. Will take the plunge next week me thinks. Currently compiling a list of colours and shades that I'll need. What did everyone use for their mini's?

My only advice is practice dry brushing!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drybrush

It's the best way I've found to highlight miniatures if you're just starting out painting.