PRICING:
The following categories are the pricing guide for having your models painted. Assembly and special basing may be added to the total, and can be found at the bottom of the page. Always check the news section for special monthly deals and discounts! Please contact me for an estimate that is spot on rather than ballpark.
There are two levels of painting at the studio. Alpha Level is the original and highest level. Beta is the next and newest level. For more information about each, check the services tab.
When the word "type" is used, it means models of the same general sculpt. Except in certain circumstances, a weapon change does not mean a different type. Examples:
A Tactical Space Marine is a different type from Space Marine Devastator.
A Tactical Space Marine with a bolter is not a different type from a Tactical Space Marine with a flamer.
An Empire state troop with spear is the same type as an Empire state troop with halberd, but not the same type as a flagellant or greatsword.
Troopers, Soldiers, and Footsloggers:
These are your core fighting troops. They make up the bulk of your army and are heavy in numbers. Whether they are on foot, on horseback, or clad in tank-like armor, they fight in groups often led by a unit commander. If the models do not act as a group on the battlefield then they are not truly a unit, and fit into another category.
Small Base:
This includes 25mm bases and smaller. These prices cover 90% of miniatures you might have painted, but some more or less complex troops might change the price listed slightly.
Alpha - $12 ea.
Beta - $7 ea.
Groups of 5 or less per type may incur a higher charge. Single models are treated as characters.
Medium Base:
This category is for foot troops on bases from 30mm-40mm.
Alpha - $25 - 50 ea.
Beta - $10 - 30 ea.
Cavalry Base:
This includes Games Workshop 25x50mm bases, as well as cavalry on 30mm bases and larger. This also includes motorcycles.
Alpha - $35 - 65 ea.
Beta - $20 - 45 ea.
Some simple models in this category may require a discount. Goblins, skeletons, and the like will be lower in price.
Warjacks, Warbeasts, and other Monsters:
This category is for large monsters which are unique on the battlefield. Dragons, Giants, and Robots fit here. Such models are often large, dominant on the table, and solo artists when it comes to fighting, and as such are painted on their own. Based Walkers belong in this category.
Medium Base:
This category is for 30mm square or round based monsters and robots.
Alpha - $35 - 75 ea.
Beta - $20 - 50ea.
Large Base:
This category is for 40mm and larger based miniatures.
Alpha - $65+ ea.
Beta - $45+ ea.
Massive - $100+
There is a simple rule to finding out if a model fits here. If it has a base, it goes somewhere else. Massive minis are those scratchbuilt or put out by Forgeworld, and are so large that a base would prove unweildy. These are truly behemoth by comparison to regular troopers, and as such are painted with the same care and time as an entire army.
Trains, Planes, and Land Raiders:
Vehicles are your lifeline, your heavy support, and your transport. A model fits in this category if, in reality or in theory, it has a driver or pilot. They usually do not have bases save for flying stands. Humanoid robots are not vehicles, and go in the above category.
Average Vehicles:
This includes common tanks and transports.
Alpha - $75 - 130 ea.
Beta - $50 - 80ea.
Large Vehicles and Walkers:
Anything Land Raider sized or larger will have to be quoted on a case by case basis.
Alpha - $100+
Beta - $70+
Wizards, Warlocks, and Warriors :
Characters are an important centerpeice in the army, and thus are given extra special attention. Characters are painted seperately from the rest of the army and are painted to a very high standard. They are garaunteed to stand out when your army hits the table. "Solos" are considered characters but are discounted for having less detail.
Small Base:
Alpha - $50 - 90 ea.
Beta - $35 - 65 ea.
Medium and Cavalry Base:
Alpha - $60 - 110 ea.
Beta - $40 - 75 ea.
Monster Mounted:
Monsters are counted under the Monsters category, riders are in this category (usually just as a small based model).
Other Items:
War Machines:
Includes cost of crew.
Alpha - $30 - 75
Beta - $15 - 50
Heavy Weapons Teams:
Alpha - $20 - 40
Beta - $10 - 30
Modelled Banners:
Banners with molded designs.
Alpha- $30 - 50
Beta - $10 - $20
Hand Painted Banner Design: Email for Quote
This is ONLY for unmodelled banners.
Hand Painted Designs: Email for Quote
This includes mural paintings on the sides of tanks, ships, and other things, and is painting that could be considered artwork in itself. This varies way too much in size and complextiy to give a range. Please contact us for a quote.
Flames of War:
Flames of War painting available, email for a quote.
Basing:
Basic Basing - Included in assembly, otherwise $.50
Advanced Basing - Quote
Assembly:
Here are listed the costs of assembling miniatures. This includes everything from taking them off the sprue to gluing, priming, and basing. Basing is included in the cost of assembly but can be done seperately. You may assemble models yourself to save money, but please do not prime them. If you do it is usually workable though. Minis that you assemble will be glanced over for large errors, and if any are found they will be fixed (a handful are on the house). Please be careful when packing miniatures as neglect (throwing them loose in a box with little protection) will force us to charge to reassemble. On top of that parts can break in places other than glue joints.
One Piece Infantry: $2
Multi Part Infantry: $3
Plastic Cavalry and Bikes: $5
Metal Cavalry and Bikes: $3- 8
Metal 40mm base: $5-10
Plastic Walkers: $5+
Plastic Tank Kits: $15.00+
Display Boards :
Display boards are a great excuse to keep your minis out and displayed, and give them a great finishing touch. They give many added bonus points in tournament judging as well.
Display boards can be based on either a picture frame, or 2" hard styrofoam. Each can have custom dimensions. Frames can be simple to extravagent. Let me know what type you are looking for and I will do some shopping if what I have on hand doesn't suit you. Micheal's locally also does custom framing, and stock is usually the same from store to store. If you see something in yours chances are I can get it in mine.
Terrain on a display board can range from simple flat sand and flock to match your bases to an elaborate setting. Prices for materials are about $50-100, while labor starts at $100 for a simple flat textured display to match your bases.