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AK Interactive Painting Handle

Ergonomic Handheld Support for Painting Miniatures — Fits 20–40 mm Bases

AK9563 | Round, Square, Oval & Rectangular Bases | 20–40 mm

🎨 What Is This?

A handheld grip for holding miniatures while you paint them. The miniature's base clips into the top of the handle, and you hold the handle instead of the model — keeping your fingers away from wet paint, reducing hand fatigue, and giving you full rotational access to the miniature from every angle.

The AK9563 is the standard-size version, designed for bases from 20 mm to 40 mm — which covers the vast majority of infantry, characters, and small elite models in Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Infinity, Bolt Action, and other popular systems.

If you've been painting minis by holding the base rim between your fingers, or balancing them on a cork glued to a pot — this is the proper tool for the job. Simple concept, significant quality-of-life improvement.

✅ Why Use a Painting Handle?

🖌️	Stop Touching Wet Paint — The single biggest reason to use one. No more accidental finger smudges on highlights, no more rubbing off half-dry paint from the base rim. Your work stays intact while you rotate the model.
🤲	Ergonomic Grip, Less Fatigue — The handle is shaped for comfortable, relaxed holding over long painting sessions. Gripping a tiny base rim for hours cramps your fingers; the handle's wider barrel spreads the load naturally.
🔄	Full Rotational Access — Spin the model freely to reach every angle without putting it down and picking it up again. Under the cloak, behind the shield, underneath the arm — all accessible with a simple twist of the wrist.
📐	Fits All Common Base Shapes — Round, square, rectangular, and oval bases from 20 mm to 40 mm. That covers standard infantry (25 mm round), larger infantry (32 mm), and small elites/characters (40 mm) across most game systems.
⚡	Batch Painting Efficiency — Buy a few handles and mount your whole unit at once. Paint one model, set it aside to dry, grab the next. No waiting, no wasted time re-mounting between every mini.

📏 What Fits?

Base Size	Base Shape	Typical Models
20 mm	Round / Square	Historicals, 15-20 mm scale infantry
25 mm	Round / Square	Standard 28 mm infantry, classic Warhammer bases
28.5 mm	Round	Necromunda, newer GW infantry
32 mm	Round	Modern Warhammer 40K/AoS infantry standard
40 mm	Round / Oval	Characters, terminators, small elites, D&D large creatures

💡 Tip: For bases larger than 40 mm (monsters, vehicles, cavalry), AK makes the Painting Handle XL (AK9564) which accepts bases from 40 mm and up.

💡 Pro Tips

👉	Blu-Tack is your best friend. A small blob of poster putty on the top platform lets you mount odd-shaped bases, bare models without bases, sub-assemblies, and even small terrain pieces. It holds firmly enough for painting but releases cleanly when you're done.
👉	Buy multiple for batch painting. Mount your entire squad before you start, then cycle through them assembly-line style. Paint all the base coats on model 1, move to model 2 while model 1 dries. Three or four handles turns a 10-model squad from a chore into a smooth workflow.
👉	Use it for varnishing too. Hold the model on the handle while you spray varnish — keeps your fingers clean and lets you rotate for even coverage without touching the model at any point.
👉	Relax your grip. A common mistake is clenching the handle tightly. You only need a light hold — the ergonomic shape does the work. A relaxed grip reduces fatigue and gives you steadier brush control for fine details.

📐 Specifications

Brand	AK Interactive
Product Name	Painting Handle
Reference / SKU	AK9563
Compatible Base Sizes	20 mm – 40 mm
Compatible Base Shapes	Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval
Type	Handheld Painting Grip / Miniature Holder
Design	Ergonomic barrel grip
Suitable For	Miniature painting, wargaming, display models, batch painting
Condition	Brand New

⚠️ Worth Knowing

40 mm is the upper limit. If you're painting models on 50 mm bases or larger (big monsters, cavalry, dreadnoughts), you need the AK9564 Painting Handle XL instead. This standard version won't securely hold bases above 40 mm.

No spring clamp mechanism. This is a simpler, non-mechanical design. Some competitors (Citadel, Redgrass RGG 360) use spring-loaded jaws or adjustable clamps. The AK handle relies on a friction fit or putty mounting, which is less "grab and go" but also means there's no mechanism to wear out or break.

Heavy metal miniatures may feel top-heavy. If you're painting pewter or white metal figures, the model's weight can make the handle feel slightly unbalanced. Lighter plastic and resin miniatures sit perfectly — which is 95% of what most wargamers paint today.

Not a self-standing holder. This is a handheld grip — you hold it in your hand while painting. It won't stand upright on a desk on its own (without leaning it against something). If you want a freestanding holder with a weighted base, look at the AK9565 Handle Support instead.

📦 What's in the Box

1 × AK Interactive Painting Handle (AK9563). Fits bases 20–40 mm.

🚀 Shipping & Dispatch

🚀	Same-Day Dispatch — Orders placed before 3:00 PM (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day.
📍	Shipped from Derby, UK — Located near the Royal Mail Superhub for fast UK-wide delivery.
📬	UK: Royal Mail 24 Tracked — Typically next-day delivery with full tracking.
🌍	International: Royal Mail International Tracked — Worldwide shipping available.

Hobby Heaven — By Hobbyists. For Hobbyists.

Family-run hobby supplies from Derby, UK. Authorised AK Interactive dealer.
We're hobbyists ourselves — every product we sell is something we'd use on our own projects.

AK Interactive Painting Handle Ergonomic Handheld Support for Painting Miniatures — Fits 20–40 mm Bases AK9563 | Round, Square, Oval & Rectangular Bases | 20–40 mm 🎨 What Is This? A handheld grip for holding miniatures while you paint them. The miniature's base clips into the top of the handle, and you hold the handle instead of the model — keeping your fingers away from wet paint, reducing hand fatigue, and giving you full rotational access to the miniature from every angle. The AK9563 is the standard-size version, designed for bases from 20 mm to 40 mm — which covers the vast majority of infantry, characters, and small elite models in Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Infinity, Bolt Action, and other popular systems. If you've been painting minis by holding the base rim between your fingers, or balancing them on a cork glued to a pot — this is the proper tool for the job. Simple concept, significant quality-of-life improvement. ✅ Why Use a Painting Handle? 🖌️ Stop Touching Wet Paint — The single biggest reason to use one. No more accidental finger smudges on highlights, no more rubbing off half-dry paint from the base rim. Your work stays intact while you rotate the model. 🤲 Ergonomic Grip, Less Fatigue — The handle is shaped for comfortable, relaxed holding over long painting sessions. Gripping a tiny base rim for hours cramps your fingers; the handle's wider barrel spreads the load naturally. 🔄 Full Rotational Access — Spin the model freely to reach every angle without putting it down and picking it up again. Under the cloak, behind the shield, underneath the arm — all accessible with a simple twist of the wrist. 📐 Fits All Common Base Shapes — Round, square, rectangular, and oval bases from 20 mm to 40 mm. That covers standard infantry (25 mm round), larger infantry (32 mm), and small elites/characters (40 mm) across most game systems. ⚡ Batch Painting Efficiency — Buy a few handles and mount your whole unit at once. Paint one model, set it aside to dry, grab the next. No waiting, no wasted time re-mounting between every mini. 📏 What Fits? Base Size Base Shape Typical Models 20 mm Round / Square Historicals, 15-20 mm scale infantry 25 mm Round / Square Standard 28 mm infantry, classic Warhammer bases 28.5 mm Round Necromunda, newer GW infantry 32 mm Round Modern Warhammer 40K/AoS infantry standard 40 mm Round / Oval Characters, terminators, small elites, D&D large creatures 💡 Tip: For bases larger than 40 mm (monsters, vehicles, cavalry), AK makes the Painting Handle XL (AK9564) which accepts bases from 40 mm and up. 💡 Pro Tips 👉 Blu-Tack is your best friend. A small blob of poster putty on the top platform lets you mount odd-shaped bases, bare models without bases, sub-assemblies, and even small terrain pieces. It holds firmly enough for painting but releases cleanly when you're done. 👉 Buy multiple for batch painting. Mount your entire squad before you start, then cycle through them assembly-line style. Paint all the base coats on model 1, move to model 2 while model 1 dries. Three or four handles turns a 10-model squad from a chore into a smooth workflow. 👉 Use it for varnishing too. Hold the model on the handle while you spray varnish — keeps your fingers clean and lets you rotate for even coverage without touching the model at any point. 👉 Relax your grip. A common mistake is clenching the handle tightly. You only need a light hold — the ergonomic shape does the work. A relaxed grip reduces fatigue and gives you steadier brush control for fine details. 📐 Specifications Brand AK Interactive Product Name Painting Handle Reference / SKU AK9563 Compatible Base Sizes 20 mm – 40 mm Compatible Base Shapes Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval Type Handheld Painting Grip / Miniature Holder Design Ergonomic barrel grip Suitable For Miniature painting, wargaming, display models, batch painting Condition Brand New ⚠️ Worth Knowing 40 mm is the upper limit. If you're painting models on 50 mm bases or larger (big monsters, cavalry, dreadnoughts), you need the AK9564 Painting Handle XL instead. This standard version won't securely hold bases above 40 mm. No spring clamp mechanism. This is a simpler, non-mechanical design. Some competitors (Citadel, Redgrass RGG 360) use spring-loaded jaws or adjustable clamps. The AK handle relies on a friction fit or putty mounting, which is less "grab and go" but also means there's no mechanism to wear out or break. Heavy metal miniatures may feel top-heavy. If you're painting pewter or white metal figures, the model's weight can make the handle feel slightly unbalanced. Lighter plastic and resin miniatures sit perfectly — which is 95% of what most wargamers paint today. Not a self-standing holder. This is a handheld grip — you hold it in your hand while painting. It won't stand upright on a desk on its own (without leaning it against something). If you want a freestanding holder with a weighted base, look at the AK9565 Handle Support instead. 📦 What's in the Box 1 × AK Interactive Painting Handle (AK9563). Fits bases 20–40 mm. 🚀 Shipping & Dispatch 🚀 Same-Day Dispatch — Orders placed before 3:00 PM (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. 📍 Shipped from Derby, UK — Located near the Royal Mail Superhub for fast UK-wide delivery. 📬 UK: Royal Mail 24 Tracked — Typically next-day delivery with full tracking. 🌍 International: Royal Mail International Tracked — Worldwide shipping available. Hobby Heaven — By Hobbyists. For Hobbyists. Family-run hobby supplies from Derby, UK. Authorised AK Interactive dealer.We're hobbyists ourselves — every product we sell is something we'd use on our own projects.

Specifications

Brand AK Interactive
Type Painting Handle / Miniature Holder
MPN AK9563
Compatible Base Shapes Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval
Country of Origin Spain
Suitable For Miniature Painting, Wargaming, Display Models
EAN 8435568350465

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