PricesLast Updated: Apr 25, 2008 Price Guide Email for a spreadsheet detailing the costs of your particular project. Blue Tables work is done using a Levels rating system of 2-7. Almost everything we do is from Level 3 (Wargamer) to Level 6 (Hero). See below for details. Level 3/5 split 25-30mm War Game (Warhammer, 40K, Lord of the Rings, Clan War, Historicals etc.) with Level 3 for basic troops and Level 5 for hero types. 5-9 Basic Infantry $6.50 each Complex Infantry +$1-3 more Simple Infantry less $0.50-$1.00 like skeletons Cavalry $11-15 Large Model (40mm base) $12-18 War Machine/Chariot +crew $40-60 Basic Vehicle $45-65 Magnetization and painting of additional weapon/arm $3-10 Character (L5)
Dressing Level 4/6 split 25-30mm Skirmish Game (Confrontation, War Machine, etc.) with Level 4 for basic troops and Level 6 for hero types. Infantry $9 to $13 Level 2 On a budget? For army-sized wargames (like Warhammer or 40K) we can still do a table-worthy job for 30% off the price listed above. If youre willing to forego some of the frills (like a lot of pics taken of your army at the end) and detail work (like eyes and buckles) then you can save a LOT of money. Check the New Stuff Levels section of the gallery for some pics of L2 work we have done: http://www.bluetablepainting.com/view_gallery.php?galleryID=840 Notes Prices are for models provided completely assembled. I do charge a bit extra to assemble models. See below. Infantry models in small runs (less than four hero-type figures) will be charged higher. This is to account for the amount of adminstrative time it takes to set up a project (filling out spreadsheets, pictures, etc.). Models should be unprimed or primed white (preferably unprimed). If your models are primed black, I can work with that most of the time. Models are double clear-coated with matte for protection. Gloss available on request. If your models are assembled but not cleaned of flashing, tags or have large gaps in the bases, we will remedy this for about $0.50 per model. We will do minor cleanup on a few models at no charge. Services Decorative Bases
Assembly Conversions Basing Basing Only Doweling Doweling $3 Display Board Display Board $200-300 Levels Objective Painting Standards Here is a visual guide: http://www.bluetablepainting.com/view_gallery.php?galleryID=839 This is a guide for painting figures, to keep quality within a range of quality (not too low nor too high). This is only a guide. The Art Director s judgment can lean in either direction, but not jump from one Level to another. Some models are more complex than others by virtue of how they are sculpted. This is primarily why there is a range of price inside each level. Models that are larger will pay more because of the amount of area that needs to be painted. However, they must still meet the same definitions according to their level. When the Art Director critiques a group of ten or more models of Level 3 or less, the models are considered as a group with only a few pulled out as representative of the group. Level 4 and higher models are all given 360 degree consideration of every model. Rating 1-9 Client pays for Infantry Level 2- Tabletop $2.50-$3.00 Paint applied to whole model Two levels of shading Standard base Looks good at 36inches away (across the table the unit as a whole has a good appearance) No eyes Level 3- Wargamer $5.00-$7.50 Three levels of shading (see below for explanation) Standard base Looks good at 18inches away (on your side of the table the models have an attractive appearance, you might note some minor errors on close inspection, but not the kind of examination the models will typically get during a game) Zero or one form of embellishment Basic Eyes This is the recommended level for models for large-scale wargames (eg Warhammer). Level 4- Elite $8.00-12.00 Four levels of shading (see below for explanation) Standard base Looks good at 9inches away (any closer and your eyes couldn t focus properly, errors if any are very minor and only evident if the model is photographed and blown up to six inches tall) Clean Eyes Two or Three of the following:
This is the recommended level for models for small-scale skirmish games (eg Confrontation, War Machine, Mordheim, Rezolution). Level 5- Champion $13-20 Five levels of shading (see below for explanation) Decorative base standard Looks good at 9inches away (any closer and your eyes couldn t focus properly, the model is embellished and detailed more—something to look at for a minute) Detailed Eyes Three or Four of the following:
This is the recommended level for Hero models for large-scale wargames (eg Warhammer). Level 6- Hero $22-35 Six levels of shading (see below for explanation) Decorated Standard base Looks good at 9inches away (any closer and your eyes couldn t focus properly, colors are bright and details are clean, the model is embellished and detailed—something to look at for a few minutes) Detailed Eyes and Face Four or Five of the following:
This is the recommended level for single Hero models for small-scale skirmish games (eg Confrontation, War Machine, Mordheim, Rezolution). Blue Table does not currently offer painting services above Level 6. However, here is a reasonable price range for work of higher levels. Level 7- Display Quality $50-150 Level 8- Award-Winning $200-450 Level 9- Divine $500-1500 Levels Shading Shading has reference to the blending of one color into another to create the illusion of depth. The smoothness and distinctness of the transitions is the key here. In this case it can also refer to other elements added to enhance the appearance or feel of the model. Most, if not the entire model should meet the requirements for shading even if different parts qualify for different reasons. Traditionally, shading is achieved with layering, drybrushing or blending. And these techniques can be used to qualify for a layer of shading according to this guide. However Drybrushing can only ever count as one level of shading. A well-applied single or dual layer of glaze can count as two or three layers of shading 1) a deep, almost black layer. 2) a mid-range layer. 3) and a lighter layer at the highest points. To achieve further levels of shading, or the equivalent to meet the standards of this guide, you can:
Basing http://www.bluetablepainting.com/view_gallery.php?galleryID=481 Standard Base (Included in cost of painting) Typically two features, eg gravel and grass. We have a menu of bases to choose from. Specialty Base ($1.50 per base) These are bases with more complicated composition, most often taking up the entire top of the base with green-stuff work, corking, multiple levels, etc. Decorative Base ($0.75 per base) A Standard or Specialty base can have a decoration added. Decoration types appropriate for a base are listed in the Standard Bases album. If there is no feature included during assembly, the painter should create one (this can be something non-integral, like a pool of blood, or a bush which can be added after priming and painting) Dioramic Base Generally can only be done for large models, includes features that tell a story, up to and including one simple additional figure. These are quoted individually and usually cost $10-50. Embellishments An embellishment is a detail that does not exist on the model, but is added by the hand of the artist.
Detailed Embellishment (same as above but with more detail) There will be occasions where a model does not lend itself to embellishments, the existing figure s detail presents opportunities for detail and depth. Eyes and Face Basic Eyes (white with black iris) Clean Eyes (edge, white with black iris) Detailed Eyes (edge, white with black iris and eyebrows) Detailed Face (same as above but with lips) Levels and Assembly For models assembled en masse for Level 2 or 3 painting there is some margin for error on parts of the model. For example, If there is a mould line on the underside of a leg here and there, that is all right. |