{"product_id":"ak-painting-handle-xl-large-base-holder-40mm-hobby-heaven","title":"AK Painting Handle XL - Large Base Holder 40mm+ | Hobby Heaven","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     AK9564 PAINTING HANDLE XL — SHOPIFY PRODUCT PAGE\n     Hobby Heaven | Dark Theme | Inline Styles Only\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== HERO INTRO ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a1f2e 100%); border-radius:12px; padding:34px 28px; margin-bottom:24px; text-align:center; border-bottom:3px solid #9b6baa;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#9b6baa; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:3px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAK Interactive — Painting Accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:28px; font-weight:bold; color:#f0f0f0; line-height:1.3;\"\u003ePainting Handle XL\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; color:#999; margin-top:12px;\"\u003eAK9564  ·  For Bases 40 mm and Larger  ·  Round, Square, Oval \u0026amp; Rectangular\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== WHAT IS IT ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2a2a; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4; margin-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a; padding-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat Is This?\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; color:#ddd; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color:#d8b8e8; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eXL version of AK's painting handle\u003c\/span\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe wide platform accepts \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003erectangular, square, round, and oval bases\u003c\/span\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== KEY BENEFITS ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2a2a; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4; margin-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a; padding-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy the XL?\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; color:#ddd; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e📏 \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBuilt for Big Bases\u003c\/span\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e🖌️ \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eNo Smudges on Your Best Models\u003c\/span\u003e — Heroes and monsters get the most painting time and the most detailed work. The XL handle keeps your hands completely away from the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e🤲 \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eErgonomic for Long Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e — Centrepiece models take hours. The shaped grip distributes weight comfortably, reducing fatigue from awkwardly gripping a large base rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e🔄 \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAll Base Shapes Welcome\u003c\/span\u003e — The platform's multiple grip slots and edge supports handle round, oval, square, and rectangular bases without needing adapters or improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSized for Heavier Models\u003c\/span\u003e — The wider platform provides a more stable, balanced hold than trying to wedge a big base into a standard-size grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== COMPATIBLE BASES ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #222230 0%, #2a2a38 100%); border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border:1px solid #3a3a4a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4; margin-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a4a; padding-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat Fits?\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a28;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003eBase Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003eTypical Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#eee;\"\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eCharacters, Terminators, small elites, D\u0026amp;D large creatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#eee;\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eLarge heroes, Gravis Marines, Ogres, medium monsters\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#eee;\"\u003e60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eDreadnoughts, heavy weapon teams, big D\u0026amp;D monsters\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#eee;\"\u003e75 × 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eOval\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eCavalry, bikes, larger beasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#eee;\"\u003e90 × 52 mm+\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eOval \/ Rectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a4a; color:#ccc;\"\u003eLarge cavalry, chariots, diorama scenes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#eee;\"\u003e80 mm+\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#ccc;\"\u003eRound \/ Scenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; color:#ccc;\"\u003eDisplay pieces, competition models, centrepiece characters\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; color:#888; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e💡 For bases smaller than 40 mm (standard infantry on 25–32 mm), use the \u003cspan style=\"color:#c49bd4; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAK9563 Painting Handle\u003c\/span\u003e instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== STANDARD vs XL ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2a2a; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4; margin-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a; padding-bottom:12px;\"\u003eStandard vs XL — Which Do You Need?\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a28;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; text-align:center; color:#d8b8e8;\"\u003eAK9563 Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; text-align:center; color:#d8b8e8;\"\u003eAK9564 XL ← this one\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003eBase range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\"\u003e20–40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\"\u003e40 mm and larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\"\u003eInfantry, small characters\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\"\u003eHeroes, monsters, cavalry, display\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\"\u003eCompact jaw grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\"\u003eWide platform with multi-slot edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4;\"\u003eOur take\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px; text-align:center; color:#ccc;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMost painters need both. Standard for rank-and-file, XL for the big models that deserve extra time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== SPECIFICATIONS ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2a2a; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4; margin-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a; padding-bottom:12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#999; width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#eee;\"\u003eAK Interactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#999;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#eee;\"\u003ePainting Handle XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#999;\"\u003eReference \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#eee;\"\u003eAK9564\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#999;\"\u003eCompatible Bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#eee;\"\u003e40 mm and larger (round, square, rectangular, oval)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#999;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#eee;\"\u003eWide platform with multi-slot edge grips\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#999;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #3a3a3a; color:#eee;\"\u003eErgonomic bottle-shape, black plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; color:#999;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px; color:#eee;\"\u003eBrand New\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== WORTH KNOWING ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2a2a; border-radius:12px; padding:28px; margin-bottom:22px; border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px; font-weight:bold; color:#c49bd4; margin-bottom:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #3a3a3a; padding-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWorth Knowing\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; color:#ddd; line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d4a030; font-size:17px;\"\u003e⚠\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eNot for vehicles or huge terrain pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d4a030; font-size:17px;\"\u003e⚠\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOverkill for standard infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e If you're painting 25–32 mm bases, the standard AK9563 is better sized. The XL platform would be unwieldy for small bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d4a030; font-size:17px;\"\u003e⚠\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color:#f0f0f0; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHeavy metal miniatures.\u003c\/span\u003e Very heavy pewter models on large bases can feel top-heavy. Works best with plastic and resin — which is 95% of modern miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ======== FOOTER ======== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a1f2e 100%); border-radius:12px; padding:22px 28px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px; font-weight:bold; color:#c9a227; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHobby Heaven — By Hobbyists. For Hobbyists.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; color:#888;\"\u003eFamily-run hobby supplies from Derby, UK. Authorised AK Interactive dealer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AK Interactive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46513565597885,"sku":"AK9564","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/9583\/4503\/files\/ak-interactive-painting-handle-xl-box-packaging.jpg?v=1773825891","url":"https:\/\/hobbyheaven.org\/products\/ak-painting-handle-xl-large-base-holder-40mm-hobby-heaven","provider":"Hobby Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}