Paint and Assembly Quality Standards
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Find Commission PaintersAssembly Quality Standards
Basic
Beginner to inexperienced level model builder. Visible mistakes may include misfitting joints, excess adhesive, cutting tool marks, gaps between parts, or other visible flaws.
Standard
The model is assembled according to the instructions. The model displays well-fitting joints, minimal excess adhesive, clean cuts, minimal gaps between parts, and a clean appearance.
Advanced
Standard level, with mold lines removed, gaps filled, working hinges and drilled out gun barrels. Also, pinned joints, magnetized weapons, ‘kit-bashed’ parts or other custom work, may be present.
3D Printed Model
3D Printed model listings should include the materials and techniques used to produce the model in the listing description. Proxy models must be listed as such.
Manufactured
The model comes from the manufacturer assembled or nearly so. Hobby skill is not required for assembly. This category does not include 3D printed models no matter their source.
Assembly Examples
Gun Barrels Drilled
Gaps Filled with Putty
Mold Lines Removed
Joints Sanded Smooth
Custom Basing and Sculpture
Kit Bashed Parts
Excess Adhesive Removed
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Paint Quality Standards
Primed
A smooth coat of primer paint covers the model. Additional primer coats may be used to add contrast.
Tournament Minimum
Every section of the model is painted and a minimum of 3 colors are used. The base is covered with flock, talus or textured paint.
Tabletop Standard
Each feature on the model is painted to distinguish it from the background. The brush strokes demonstrate an honest attempt to “stay inside the lines”. The base is covered with flock, talus or textured paint.
Advanced
Exceeds a Tabletop Standard with a noticeably higher level of brush stroke accuracy and greater detail in each painted feature. Includes other advanced paint techniques. The base includes thematic elements.
Showcase
Exceeds advanced by the precise execution of multiple advanced techniques, that convey an artistic vision for the model. The base shows thematic use of materials to portray the model within a chosen environment.
Pre-painted
Painted or colored by the manufacturer.