I use make up these brushes for my builds and i also use them for my Lego builds. But there is one short because i misplaced one a few days ago.
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I’ve bought this through Amazon as soon as I finished my first build and they work out pretty well. I basically searched for “dust cleaning for model” and went along with something that looked appropriate.
Just a few puffs, nothing more haha
Put them in a glass cabinet, or in the acrylic cases Robotime sells! ![]()
I live with the dust and blow on them sometimes
this is a good idea though. Cheap make up brushes would be perfect ![]()
Agreed @Nectarines
This is a great idea! I never dust my builds, because i have them in a cabinet with doors of glass ![]()
I’m an old, lazy man..lol
I keep them mostly in cabinets to avoid the dust problem.
But they still get dusty after a awhile and some aren’t in a display cabinet.
So I bought this. It’s pretty cheap and it Vacuums or Blows the dust away.
It has adjustable settings so it won’t vacuum up a piece of the model.
Works Great.
That’s my next step ![]()
I hide them in a storage space at the moment but I can’t wait to get a glass cabinet so I can display everything. ![]()
To clean dust from models, the best methods involve gentle, non-abrasive tools to avoid damaging delicate parts or paint finishes.
Tools and Techniques
| Tool | Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-bristled brush | Ideal for dislodging loose dust from surfaces and intricate details. | Large, soft makeup brushes (like blush brushes) or dedicated modelling brushes work very well and are gentle. |
| Compressed air | Excellent for blowing dust out of hard-to-reach crevices and tight spaces. | Use short, controlled bursts and hold the can upright to prevent propellant release. An airbrush with the pressure turned down also works well. |
| Microfiber cloth | Good for wiping down larger, smooth surfaces. | These cloths are electrostatically charged, attracting and holding dust without scratching the surface. |
| Dampened cotton swab or cloth | For stubborn, caked-on dust or grime. | Dampen slightly with plain water or a mild soap solution (lukewarm water with a tiny drop of dish soap). Test on an inconspicuous area first to ensure paint/decals are sealed and won’t be damaged. |
| Keyboard cleaning putty | Can pull dust off intricate areas effectively without strong pulling power. | Avoid on very spiky models where bits of putty might get stuck. |
Of course, you can choose the display box from ROBOTIME, click here you can find them.
I usually use soft brush to dust off the model. Besides, mini handheld vacuum is useful
These are a great idea if I ever choose to dust mine
Ugh, if I didn’t have cases, and cabinets for mine, it would be too time consuming to dust by hand lol. I honestly think I need to just invest in a dust free hermetically sealed room at this point! ![]()
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I’m such a fool, because since I’ve got everything glued down, I just blow the dust away ![]()
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But yes, I also use brushes like that to clean it sometimes hehe
Great idea but I don’t think that would work for me with little tiny pieces. So I will but it in the glass cabinet or a case. But for larger parts, this could work.
I purchased 1 mini hand held dust vaccum and it is absolutely useless. Please share if you got one that work like how it should be.
I might give this a go because the one that I purchased are very similar and it can only blow but not sucking up the dust. So annoying. ![]()
I have the one in the picture but i don’t use it a lott i kinda swear with the make up bruches for both Lego and my ROWOOD/Rokr/Rolife/Robotime kits. Think i got it from Amazon a few years ago
I do the same thing ![]()
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