Commissioning stuff - how it all works...

First things first:

I'm not a specialist, focussing only on one scale, one game system, one kind of figure or vehicle. If it's interesting, I'm keen! So, drop me a line if you've got a nifty project – be it unit or figure, or perhaps even army – and we'll talk.

The schedule:

I tend to be booked ahead for a while, so if you're thinking about it, flick me an email and see when I've next got space for a project. Be prepared to book my time a couple of months down the track. I may be able to make space for an emergency project (tournament, gift), but if I have to work into the evening, I will charge considerably more, and will take these projects only on rare occasions.

Bases:

I'm perfectly happy to put a single miniature or small unit on Ironhalo bases for no additional cost, and at a discounted rate for armies.

Admin:

I prefer that you send me the models; an easy way to do this is to order online and put my postal address in the ship-to section. There are a couple of games shops in Wellington where I could pick up models if necessary.

Once you make the commitment to the commission, I require a non-refundable $100 US deposit (a smaller amount may be negotiable for single-figure projects). This means that if you cancel once I've allocated you time, I have a tiny amount of breathing room to find a new project to fill the space, and won't be out of pocket for any materials I've already bought.

I work with fifty percent of the payment upfront, and the rest on completion. This means you'll see photos of the finished product before having to lay down the rest of the money.

Postage will likely be around $10 US for one miniature, well-wrapped in a box. I've sent armies for around $80 for express shipping, and the most it has cost is $150 for FedEx. NZ Post has a very good express shipping service, with tracking and insurance included; I'd recommend them before spending that much more on a courier service.

The breakdown - the bits you pay for in summary:

• Cost of minis (if you're not providing them)
• Cost of assembly and cleaning
• Painting cost per mini at the rate discussed prior to commission
• Conversions discussed, including cost of bits.
• Postage (which can be closely approximated by weight)
• Customs fees (if charged - these usually occur if the stuff I'm receiving is worth over $200 US, and is the only cost I can't predict as they don't pick on *every* parcel)