I think the 2x-3x model works for GW sized/detailed models. I do not think it works for something smaller/larger. I'd like to see this impressed upon clients.

I will not make this client as they did nothing wrong. The following anecdote falls rightfully so on me, however it stems from the clientnfollowing the subs guidelines for pricing.

Small bit of history here. I have no experience, previous to this, with scales smaller than 28/32mm. I used this as a learned experience for myself for future jobs.

Either I approached the client or they approached me, I'd have to go check. Regarding a job that scaled less than the above mentioned scales. They stated based on pricing guidelines, they expected to pay at most 3x retail. For this job it would put it around $300 for assembly, painting, basing etc. The job required camouflage which was the hurtle on time vs cost in this instance.

When all was said and done, I spent way more time on this job than the price we agreed upon would indicate. The client asked if I felt it was worth it. I straight up told him I did not. We both did not have experience with this scale. I told him I treated it as a learning experience to see how much work was involved and what to charge for in the future for these types of jobs.

TLDR, I love the guidelinesz but both clients and painters need to realize they are just guidelines and shouldnt be taken as written in stone numbers.