Miniatures Service
Feeling overwhelmed by your pile of unpainted miniatures? No worries, I offer full assembly and three levels of custom painting and basing! I mostly work on 28-32mm scale miniatures from many genres such as ancient Romans to futuristic Warhammer 40K.
Assembly
No need to assemble your project I can do all the building and preparation. I can do some customization and kit bashing, please contact me for more info. Assembly is billed at an hourly rate of $15.
Basic assembly consists of the following, depending on the model not everything listed will be done.
Basic assembly consists of the following, depending on the model not everything listed will be done.
- Sprue clipping/Removing supports
- Mold line removal
- Gluing
- Pinning
- Gap-filling
- Degreasing
- Magnetization if requested ( I can supply magnets at an additional charge)
Keep in mind:
Metal models normally take longer to assemble and some PVC based models are almost impossible to fix broken parts.
Sometimes I can't get rid of mold lines without destroying fine details of the model. I'll get rid of what I feel comfortable without degrading the detail but they might still be visible when finished.
Older resin models and some 3d printed ones tend to be very brittle and or warped. I’ll do my best to clean them up but sometimes there is nothing I can do with broken parts.
Metal models normally take longer to assemble and some PVC based models are almost impossible to fix broken parts.
Sometimes I can't get rid of mold lines without destroying fine details of the model. I'll get rid of what I feel comfortable without degrading the detail but they might still be visible when finished.
Older resin models and some 3d printed ones tend to be very brittle and or warped. I’ll do my best to clean them up but sometimes there is nothing I can do with broken parts.
Basing
My pricing structure for basing is determined from a $.25 for 25mm square area, for every additional 1mm add $.01 to the price. For example a 32mm base would be $.32 and a 40x50mm would be $.65. Prices are adjusted for individual models as well. If the miniature takes up most of the space on the base then basing price will go down.
Basing prices
Level 1 $.25 sand texture with drybrushed contrast or flocking.
Level 2 $.50 multiple textures, flocking, and tufts
Level 3 These are scenic bases that have multiple elements that require painting. These will be quoted on an individual basis as some will require significant time to do.
Basing prices
Level 1 $.25 sand texture with drybrushed contrast or flocking.
Level 2 $.50 multiple textures, flocking, and tufts
Level 3 These are scenic bases that have multiple elements that require painting. These will be quoted on an individual basis as some will require significant time to do.
Painting
I offer 3 levels of painting standards to fit your needs and budget. This is not a rigid system I’m flexible with options so I can get you the painting that makes you happy.
Level 1 Grunt:
This is geared towards units of figures with everyone sharing a cohesive uniform. The figures will look good as a collective but none will stand out above the others.
These minis are given more attention to the finer details and more refined volume to the major features. This option goes well for unit commanders that need to stick out a little more than the common troops. Some like to have the entire front rank of a unit painted to this standard.
Level 3 Character:
This option is great for RPG heroes and army characters. Attention is given to all the details that really make them stand out on the battlefield and display shelf.
Level 1 Grunt:
This is geared towards units of figures with everyone sharing a cohesive uniform. The figures will look good as a collective but none will stand out above the others.
- Fastest turnaround time.
- This is a tournament standard using at least 3 colors.
- A good standard for pieces that are going to get a lot of handling.
- Miniatures are given solid basecoats, washed, then highlighted.
- Will not have eyes painted unless they are integral to the design. They can be requested at an additional charge.
- Depending on the sculpting, some small details may be ignored such as buttons on pouches or lapels.
These minis are given more attention to the finer details and more refined volume to the major features. This option goes well for unit commanders that need to stick out a little more than the common troops. Some like to have the entire front rank of a unit painted to this standard.
- Miniatures are given multiple base colors, washed, and then highlighted with multiple colors.
- Will stand out if combined with a unit of “Grunt” figures.
- May or may not have eyes painted, depends on the individual model.
Level 3 Character:
This option is great for RPG heroes and army characters. Attention is given to all the details that really make them stand out on the battlefield and display shelf.
- The figure is given a zenithal base coat.
- Directional lighting on major focal points.
- Multiple shading and highlights are used to bring out all the model’s detail.
Prices:
Miniatures come in all shapes, sizes, and degrees of detail quality that make pricing a bit tricky. The more detailed the miniature, size, or complexity of color scheme the higher the price. The prices listed are for 25-32mm scale miniatures and are more of an estimate, contact me for a quote to get a more exact price. I do occasionally work on other scales so please contact me if you are interested. To make pricing easier I’ve made some categories that most figures fit into.
Basic:
Just what the name suggests, the model is very basic in complexity and or color scheme. Examples are humans wearing single color suits, warriors in full chain mail or plate, bears, dogs, and horses without furnishings.
Level 1 Grunt $12
Level 2 Officer $20
Level 3 Character $25
Complex:
Complex figures have a lot more detail and or color complexity than an average figure. Examples are Space Marines, Trench Pilgrims, Napoleonics, Warhammer figures, and Reaper Miniatures.
Level 1 Grunt $16
Level 2 Officer $25
Level 3 Character $35
Large Models and Vehicles:
There is such a large variety in these models and the size for many offer a lot more opportunity to make a nice finished product. I price these on an individual basis to fit your needs, please contact me for a quote.
Multipart Models:
In terms of painting “multipart” models are things like a rider and mount, vehicle and crew, or weapons platform with crew. As a whole they form a single cohesive model on a base but are painted individually so are treated as individuals price wise.
Miniatures come in all shapes, sizes, and degrees of detail quality that make pricing a bit tricky. The more detailed the miniature, size, or complexity of color scheme the higher the price. The prices listed are for 25-32mm scale miniatures and are more of an estimate, contact me for a quote to get a more exact price. I do occasionally work on other scales so please contact me if you are interested. To make pricing easier I’ve made some categories that most figures fit into.
Basic:
Just what the name suggests, the model is very basic in complexity and or color scheme. Examples are humans wearing single color suits, warriors in full chain mail or plate, bears, dogs, and horses without furnishings.
Level 1 Grunt $12
Level 2 Officer $20
Level 3 Character $25
Complex:
Complex figures have a lot more detail and or color complexity than an average figure. Examples are Space Marines, Trench Pilgrims, Napoleonics, Warhammer figures, and Reaper Miniatures.
Level 1 Grunt $16
Level 2 Officer $25
Level 3 Character $35
Large Models and Vehicles:
There is such a large variety in these models and the size for many offer a lot more opportunity to make a nice finished product. I price these on an individual basis to fit your needs, please contact me for a quote.
Multipart Models:
In terms of painting “multipart” models are things like a rider and mount, vehicle and crew, or weapons platform with crew. As a whole they form a single cohesive model on a base but are painted individually so are treated as individuals price wise.
