Pricing & Services
Setting a price for miniature painting isn't an exact science. Each miniature is unique, as are the needs of each client. Still, I have found it possible to set some general guidelines to help you plan for your project and decide if my services are in your price range.
I believe that gaming miniatures are works of art. As a painter, it is my job to finish the miniature, giving it that final, necessary attention that will make it ready to be viewed, admired, and, sometimes, used.
I approach my "trade" as an art; I do not believe in "tabletop-quality," or "minimal" painting. There are other services that will throw three colors and some flock at a model for you. That is not what I do. With that in mind, I have still managed to come up with three general categories to help with pricing.
Trooper
In my mind a Trooper is a model that is designed to be just one member in a unit or group. These are the rank and file members of units. They typically have less detail and character than models that are designed to be viewed as "individuals." Please understand that I do not specialize in this type of model. That is what army painting services are for.
Base Price Range: $10 to $12.00
With simple mount: +$2 to $3.00 each
With detailed mount: +$3 to 4.00 each
With simple basing: no additional charge
With detailed basing: +$1 to $2.00 each
Character
In contrast to the Trooper is the Character model. These models are designed to stand out, to convey character, action, and distinction. Most role playing game models are Characters, as are Warmachine Solos and Warcasters, Warhammer Heroes and Lords, and most models from the Malifaux range, just to name a few.
Base Price Range: $25-$35.00
With simple mount: +$4 to $6.00
With detailed mount: +$5 to $8.00
With simple basing: no additional charge
With detailed basing: +$1 to $2.00
With scenic basing: +3 to $5.00
Big Figs
This last category is a catch-all and the hardest to put a price on. Dragons, Dreadnoughts, Warjacks, Giants... the list goes on. You and I both know the types of models that fit in this category. They tend to be centerpieces, and they are designed to stand out on the table.
Base Price Range: $50.00 or more
With simple basing: no additional charge
With detailed basing: +$4 to $5.00
I believe that gaming miniatures are works of art. As a painter, it is my job to finish the miniature, giving it that final, necessary attention that will make it ready to be viewed, admired, and, sometimes, used.
I approach my "trade" as an art; I do not believe in "tabletop-quality," or "minimal" painting. There are other services that will throw three colors and some flock at a model for you. That is not what I do. With that in mind, I have still managed to come up with three general categories to help with pricing.
Trooper
In my mind a Trooper is a model that is designed to be just one member in a unit or group. These are the rank and file members of units. They typically have less detail and character than models that are designed to be viewed as "individuals." Please understand that I do not specialize in this type of model. That is what army painting services are for.
Base Price Range: $10 to $12.00
With simple mount: +$2 to $3.00 each
With detailed mount: +$3 to 4.00 each
With simple basing: no additional charge
With detailed basing: +$1 to $2.00 each
Character
In contrast to the Trooper is the Character model. These models are designed to stand out, to convey character, action, and distinction. Most role playing game models are Characters, as are Warmachine Solos and Warcasters, Warhammer Heroes and Lords, and most models from the Malifaux range, just to name a few.
Base Price Range: $25-$35.00
With simple mount: +$4 to $6.00
With detailed mount: +$5 to $8.00
With simple basing: no additional charge
With detailed basing: +$1 to $2.00
With scenic basing: +3 to $5.00
Big Figs
This last category is a catch-all and the hardest to put a price on. Dragons, Dreadnoughts, Warjacks, Giants... the list goes on. You and I both know the types of models that fit in this category. They tend to be centerpieces, and they are designed to stand out on the table.
Base Price Range: $50.00 or more
With simple basing: no additional charge
With detailed basing: +$4 to $5.00