Commission Question

I'd charge $ 1,000.00 each, plus cost of the kits. Don't discount that you keep the motors.

There's three ways to price stuff like that.

1. Hourly at $ 100/hr. You probably lose money on that.

2. What your competition charges. Easy $ 500 each, so aim high.

3. Going market value.

Good position from which to negotiate

If the artist hasn't already acquired the base kits, he can go cheap by getting the Heng Long 1/16 King Tigers.  It will save him money.  But may lessen his need for your building services.  It's up to you to inform him if you wish.  If the $2000 quote is too much for him ($2K is very fair BTW), then tell him you can get him pre-painted Heng Long KTs that you'll prepare for his needs at a lesser price.

Those Heng Long models look good. I may tell him, esp since he's on a deadline and needs more tanks.

He'll never go for $1000 each just to build. That seems high. I haven't seen the kits yet, but given his parameters, $500 each might be too high. I built a 1/48 B-17 with hardstand base, glass case and custom decals for $470. I'm not  pro though. Thanks for your suggestions.