r/brushforhire • u/meatshield_minis • Mar 24 '25
Hello everyone.
As detailed in the post located on our sister subreddit known as r/BrushForChat on Saturday, 22th of March 2025, we will be implementing a series of changes to the rules; with focus on deterring scams and the foundation of pricing models. Whilst the latter point will serve more as a foundation for painters to build up from, as well as not price below it, it will also act as a tool for clients to hopefully understand why art should be provided its fair due in payment. We will have every intent to enforce these new standards, both via active investigation and encouragement, and necessary application of disciplinary measures. Undercutting: Please observe that for all intents and purposes, anyone found to be undercutting shall be furnished one, and only one, warning, and be required to adjust their rates.
A second infraction (with investigation of factors taken into consideration), will lead to a ban from the subreddit. Any clients found to be encouraging undercutting will be subject to the same manner of consequence as stated above. To potential clients; please understand that not only does this form of behavior both perpetuate and strengthen the erosion of community trust, integrity, and fair opportunities, it also provides fertile ground for scammers whom will take your models and run. With this mind, we will also be coming down on reported scammers. Post a proper investigation with each case, painters proven to be scammers shall be banned from the subreddit. This is the same in kind for clients that attempt to scam painters. Lastly, below will be the guidelines upon which we ask painters to base your pricing minimal upon, that we feel is fair to set as a community standard. Please observe it and do not fall to the temptation to deviate and go below.
Quality tier descriptions:
-Tournament: Only expect three colors on the model and paint on a base. This is the bare minimum for not having models pulled in most tournaments. Washes, shades, and highlights optional, don't expect these steps. Likely to get spray paint primer and contrast paints. Don't expect to turn heads unless they think the models are cool. Anticipate retail cost of the minis as the baseline price.
-Battle Ready/Tabletop Standard: Expect a color per surface (leathers, armor, filigree/trims, blades, guns, flesh) with shades and a highlight per color. Contrast or speed paints may be used as appropriate. Eyes/lenses should be picked out. Anticipate walkers-by to stop and comment. Anticipate double the retail price of the models as the average rate.
-Parade ready/Tabletop Plus: Expect every part to have a color, accents and highlights picked out on every part. Weathering, gem effects, lenses, fades, glazes, etc. should all be expected at this level. Anticipate people coming over from other tables to comment on the models. You should expect to pay double the retail cost of the models for painting at a minimum for this tier.
-Display Painting: You want these to spend more time in a glass cabinet than on a table. You want people who don't even play the game to walk across the shop to look at your models. No technique is off limits, the bases alone are at parity with the models in the previous tier. Price wise, the only expectation here should be more. If Parade ready is double retail at a minimum, this is probably closer to 4x retail on average.
These guidelines can also be found on the following discussion thread. Please use it to provide suggestions on how we can further help improve standards, thank you. https://www.reddit.com/r/BrushForChat/comments/1jholcg/changes_coming_to_brushforhire_monday_the_24th_of/
r/brushforhire • u/meatshield_minis • Mar 23 '25
Hello, painters! This thread is the one place where you're allowed to advertise yourself! Post links to your website, your portfolio, or your pricing guide. Talk yourself up! Have previous clients reply to your comment and glow you up! Have fun with it! This post will remain stickied as long as it's active.
r/brushforhire • u/PizzaFlyer • 3h ago
Hi, I'm looking for a quote on someone in the Netherlands who would be able to paint an N-scale model locomotive. It just needs a matte finish of white with a red and grey stripe. Location Netherlands is a must.
r/brushforhire • u/ImperialSquishy • 1d ago
I have both the Typhon Killteam and the Hierotek Killteam looking to be painted with some basing. Both are built, no magnetizing. Looking for tabletop/display quality. I'm in Illinois, not afraid to ship. I also don't really have a timeframe.
r/brushforhire • u/greenpapapelican • 2d ago
Hoping to have this kitbashed saturnine praetor painted to a tabletop+/display army centerpiece.
r/brushforhire • u/Antique-Task-3890 • 2d ago
Grabbed a couple of Napoleonics (Epic battles warlord games) before I realized I was in way over my head.
Probably would be a larger project, and I’d love to expand to multiple armies as time went on. The set was the French-
r/brushforhire • u/Guacamole86Avocados • 3d ago
Just saw this and became instantly obsessed.
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/cartethyia-wuthering-waves-game-figure-for-3d-printing
Paint would be exact colors shown in picture.
r/brushforhire • u/pawsyx3 • 3d ago
i recently got this garage kit and was wondering how much it would be to commission an artist to put together and paint this and if anyone has any recommendations of people!
r/brushforhire • u/Sebas_Tian80 • 3d ago
Hello, I’m new to all this and by this I mean this website. Let me know if I’m in the wrong place. I’m looking for someone to put together a model kit. It’s the Bandai Enterprise E 1/1700 scale snap together kit. Thanks in advance
r/brushforhire • u/PAXLeft • 4d ago
I am looking for a painter in or near Delaware that can painter MFC Cyberpunk RED gangs. Thank you.
Edit: I own the gangs. 5 gangs. Looking for top tier painting or one step below.
r/brushforhire • u/Kurevin • 6d ago
Could you also please provide examples of your work? Thank you!
r/brushforhire • u/EidolonOneiroi • 7d ago
r/brushforhire • u/Butterpigeon199 • 8d ago
I just wanted it cell shade but I messed up and then tried to remove my mistake and got rid of all the paint and idc if its alot of money ted kord is my favorite character I jist want this figure
r/brushforhire • u/Jaded_Camera722 • 9d ago
Looking for a painter for a unit of Ventari Custodes. As long as completed before the end of September, okay with waiting.
r/brushforhire • u/oli_badger • 10d ago
Looking for some original ideas to really make them stand out.
r/brushforhire • u/eXrayAlpha • 10d ago
Been sitting on my core box and some expansions for a while, and think it is time to have them assembled and painted. Currently just looking for quotes and time-frames.
r/brushforhire • u/Equal-Detective-853 • 10d ago
Hello All,
Been getting into the hobby and found assembly is an immensely crusting part of the hobby for me where painting is not. Would love to pay to have some of the models I currently own and some I would be interested in what quotes would be to have these kits assembled so I can simply work on developing my ability to paint. These models would currently be:
Horus Heresy MK VI Tactical Squad (20 models) Horus Heresy MK VI Assault Squad (10 models) Horus Heresy Sicaran Battle Tank Horus Heresy Deimos Pattern Rhino Age of Sigmar Kroxigor Warspawned (3 models)
Would be interested in both quotes for these as individual efforts and what general quotes would be for other Horus Heresy and Age of Sigmar models as I continue to try and put together armies.
Will not ship internationally beyond US/Canada as doing so would probably significantly increase the cost and tedium for this overall
Thanks in advance!
r/brushforhire • u/PhysicsIV • 12d ago
I’m looking for someone to paint and base this model. Ideally you’re based in Texas but anywhere in the US is fine.
Since it’s just the one model, I’d like quotes for a higher quality paintjob and I’d like to see your past works so I know your style.
I’d like for his base to be a bit bigger than the one depicted in the picture.
r/brushforhire • u/Embarrassed-Gap-5233 • 13d ago
Looking for US based 40k painter to assemble, paint and base “Captain Caine” from Victoria Miniatures. Looking for highly detailed showroom quality standard (not dissimilar to the example provided).
Please provide references and/or examples of previous work when responding.
Thank you!
r/brushforhire • u/Timely-Sail3443 • 13d ago
Included example photos of the painting kit and unpainted. Im looking for a more accurate look to the vTuber model itself! Located in US, Philadelphia. I would like quotes for both scales, so I can see where I’d like to go from there! If you have a portfolio or some previous works, I’d love to see it too! Thanks.
r/brushforhire • u/roastbeef32 • 13d ago
I have a 3D printed model building that I would like painted to look like the real thing (see images). Looking to have it completed by 9/5.
r/brushforhire • u/Shoddy_Pie_3976 • 14d ago
Hi all,
I'm looking to get a small 40k army printed, assembled, based, and painted. Models will represent Blood Angels on the table, painted up as Angry Marines. Melee weapons will be oversized power fists, wrenches, bats, etc. I'm open to the STLs used, and can supply the angry marine specific stls as needed. You'll have a lot of creative license here.
Please familiarize yourself with the Angry Marine aesthetic. The paint scheme is reds, yellows, and blacks, with 5-6 instances of writing/graffitti on each model.
5 infantry on 28.5mm bases
11 infantry on 32mm bases
20 infantry on 40mm bases
1 Infantry on 50mm base
1 Impulsor size vehicle
DM me with rough prices, time frames, and a couple of example images of your work. We can discuss specifics and dial in the details after.
Thanks!
r/brushforhire • u/Raklass • 14d ago
Hello friends,
I have just acquired a garage kit of Azur Lane's Nagato META and would like it assembled and painted.
This kit is very complex, even to my amateur eye... She has some 108 parts, and a lot of surface area to paint.
That being said, my first priority in this is quality. I am looking for someone who can do this kit justice, and have the budget to buy that service. Between complexity of assembly and desired quality of paint job, I know this'll be a lot of work... and will pay accordingly.
Timeline is quite open; if you have projects lined up but know you could do this one well, I may well be willing to wait for your availability to open up.
Would love to see portfolios and price estimates. Let me know if you have any additional questions. If you are local to DFW/Texas, let me know.
r/brushforhire • u/bernar83 • 15d ago
Hi I’m looking to hire someone who can create/assemble the attached tabletop forest set. This will be used for my Don’t Look Back tabletop game, which is a 32mm scale I think(?). Looking for 32 trees of different sizes with their own stands, 3 large forest stand area bases (height 2in, width 7in, length 12in), and 2 medium forest stand area bases (height 2in, width 6in, and length 8in).
I don’t have the materials and would need to be purchased. Don’t have a strict timeline but would like it within a few weeks. Please dm me with a quote. Thanks!
r/brushforhire • u/Kuraii_Wolf • 16d ago
Hello! Just recently got my first garage kit and am looking for someone to paint and assemble it for me. The kit didn’t come with any instructions for assembly. I’ve attached pics of the kit and also reference images!
Please give me a quote! (Bonus points if you’re a painter in the DMV area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia))
