Hexforge Gaming
Miniature painting commissions
Commission painting for tabletop armies, characters, monsters, vehicles and display pieces. All prices are in AUD, assume that the customer supplies the miniatures, and are advertised as from prices.
Commission enquiry
Tell us what you need painted
Complete the project details below. The submission is saved to Hexforge’s database and sends a structured notification containing your selections and indicative starting estimate.
Starting prices
Painting standards
These prices cover painting and basic textured basing unless stated otherwise. Assembly, repairs, stripping, advanced basing and specialist effects are additional.
| Model type | Battle Ready | Tabletop Plus | Display Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small infantry, 25–32 mm | From $25 | From $45 | From $100 |
| Heavy infantry, 40–50 mm | From $35 | From $60 | From $130 |
| Character or hero | From $55 | From $95 | From $200 |
| Cavalry or bike | From $50 | From $85 | From $180 |
| Small vehicle or monster | From $100 | From $180 | From $350 |
| Large vehicle or monster | From $180 | From $320 | From $600 |
| Major centrepiece model | Quote | Quote | From $800 |
| 5-model infantry squad Batch pricing applies only where the miniatures share a repeatable scheme and comparable detail. | From $120 | From $215 | Quote |
| 10-model infantry squad Batch pricing applies only where the miniatures share a repeatable scheme and comparable detail. | From $240 | From $425 | Quote |
| 20-model infantry unit Batch pricing applies only where the miniatures share a repeatable scheme and comparable detail. | From $450 | From $800 | Quote |
Squad pricing includes a small batch-efficiency reduction. It does not apply where every miniature is unique, individually posed, highly converted or substantially more detailed than the rest of the unit.
Optional services
Preparation, effects and add-ons
The minimum displayed amount is used in the on-page indicative estimator where possible. Hourly, at-cost and quote-only work is assessed manually.
| Category | Service | From price |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation and assembly | Simple infantry assembly | From $5 per model |
| Preparation and assembly | Complex infantry assembly | From $8–$15 per model |
| Preparation and assembly | Character assembly | From $10–$25 per model |
| Preparation and assembly | Vehicle or monster assembly | From $25–$100 per model |
| Preparation and assembly | Basic mould-line removal | From $4 per model |
| Preparation and assembly | Extensive cleanup and gap filling | From $40 per hour |
| Preparation and assembly | Resin washing and preparation | From $10–$30 per model |
| Basing | Basic textured basing | Included |
| Basing | Enhanced infantry basing | From $5–$10 per model |
| Basing | Character scenic basing | From $15–$40 per model |
| Basing | Vehicle or monster scenic basing | From $30–$100 per model |
| Basing | Custom display or diorama base | Quote |
| Painting effects and complexity | Simple freehand symbol or insignia | From $10–$20 each |
| Painting effects and complexity | Detailed freehand artwork | From $40 per hour |
| Painting effects and complexity | Simple glow effect | From $10–$20 per model |
| Painting effects and complexity | Advanced object-source lighting | From $40–$60 per hour |
| Painting effects and complexity | Non-metallic metal | From +25–50% |
| Painting effects and complexity | Advanced weathering | From +10–25% |
| Painting effects and complexity | High-detail armour trim | From +15–30% |
| Painting effects and complexity | Complex colour scheme | From +10–20% |
| Repairs, conversion and magnets | Magnet installation | From $5–$15 per connection, plus magnets |
| Repairs, conversion and magnets | Basic model repair | From $10–$30 |
| Repairs, conversion and magnets | Complex repair or conversion | From $40–$60 per hour |
| Paint stripping | Paint stripping — infantry | From $15–$30 per model |
| Paint stripping | Paint stripping — vehicle or monster | From $40–$100 per model |
| Priority and delivery | Rush order | From +25–50%, subject to availability |
| Priority and delivery | Protective shipping materials | From $5–$20 |
| Priority and delivery | Tracked postage and insurance | At cost |