AK Painting Handle XL - Large Base Holder 40mm+ | Hobby Heaven
The XL version of AK's painting handle, designed specifically for models on bases from 40 mm upward. Same ergonomic bottle-grip concept as the standard AK9563, but with a significantly wider platform and jaw system built for the bigger bases that monsters, heroes, cavalry, and display pieces sit on.
The wide platform accepts rectangular, square, round, and oval bases — from 40 mm rounds through large cavalry ovals and scenic display bases. Multiple grip slots along the platform edges accommodate different base shapes and sizes.
This is the handle for the models you spend the most time on: centrepiece characters, large monsters, cavalry units, and display projects where paint quality really matters and you need comfortable control for hours.
📏 Built for Big Bases — Where the standard handle tops out at 40 mm, the XL picks up from there. 40 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm rounds, large ovals, cavalry bases, scenic display bases — all fit securely in the wide platform.
🖌️ No Smudges on Your Best Models — Heroes and monsters get the most painting time and the most detailed work. The XL handle keeps your hands completely away from the paint.
🤲 Ergonomic for Long Sessions — Centrepiece models take hours. The shaped grip distributes weight comfortably, reducing fatigue from awkwardly gripping a large base rim.
🔄 All Base Shapes Welcome — The platform's multiple grip slots and edge supports handle round, oval, square, and rectangular bases without needing adapters or improvisation.
⚖️ Sized for Heavier Models — The wider platform provides a more stable, balanced hold than trying to wedge a big base into a standard-size grip.
| Base Size | Shape | Typical Models |
| 40 mm | Round | Characters, Terminators, small elites, D&D large creatures |
| 50 mm | Round | Large heroes, Gravis Marines, Ogres, medium monsters |
| 60 mm | Round | Dreadnoughts, heavy weapon teams, big D&D monsters |
| 75 × 42 mm | Oval | Cavalry, bikes, larger beasts |
| 90 × 52 mm+ | Oval / Rectangular | Large cavalry, chariots, diorama scenes |
| 80 mm+ | Round / Scenic | Display pieces, competition models, centrepiece characters |
| AK9563 Standard | AK9564 XL ← this one | |
| Base range | 20–40 mm | 40 mm and larger |
| Best for | Infantry, small characters | Heroes, monsters, cavalry, display |
| Platform | Compact jaw grip | Wide platform with multi-slot edges |
| Our take | Most painters need both. Standard for rank-and-file, XL for the big models that deserve extra time. | |
| Brand | AK Interactive |
| Product Name | Painting Handle XL |
| Reference / SKU | AK9564 |
| Compatible Bases | 40 mm and larger (round, square, rectangular, oval) |
| Platform | Wide platform with multi-slot edge grips |
| Handle Design | Ergonomic bottle-shape, black plastic |
| Condition | Brand New |
⚠ Not for vehicles or huge terrain pieces. The XL handles larger bases comfortably, but full-size vehicles (tanks, knights, flyers) and large terrain boards are beyond what any handheld grip can manage.
⚠ Overkill for standard infantry. If you're painting 25–32 mm bases, the standard AK9563 is better sized. The XL platform would be unwieldy for small bases.
⚠ Heavy metal miniatures. Very heavy pewter models on large bases can feel top-heavy. Works best with plastic and resin — which is 95% of modern miniatures.
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