Rank & File is managed from Austin, Texas by John, a local wargamer of 27 years who plays 40k, Marvel Crisis Protocol and Middle-earth around the city. Every quote, test model and finished army is checked by him before it ships. Whole armies are painted to a consistent tabletop standard at published per-model prices, with painting done in North America so nothing crosses an ocean.
Per 28mm infantry model. Other scales, vehicles and monsters are quoted from the same rates. $200 minimum order. Bulk discounts on large armies.
Clean, consistent, looks great at three feet.
Contrast paints, or base coats with a wash. Matte varnish.
Full, beautiful detail. Holds up in your hand, not just across the table.
Layered and edge highlights, painted lenses and details.
For the characters and centrepieces that lead the army.
Blending, freehand and lighting effects where they fit, and a photo before it ships.
What the quote leaves out is where the money goes.
| Rank & File | Budget overseas studio | Typical US studio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop infantry, per model | $7 to $13 | $5 to $12 | $10 to $25 |
| Shipping | Insured, inside North America, at cost | International both ways, often $100 or more | Domestic |
| Customs and duties on the way home | None | Yes, paid by you on delivery | None |
| Time in transit | Days | Weeks each way, plus customs holds | Days |
| Test model before the army starts | Always, and changes are free | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Who checks the finished army | John, who plays these games every week | A studio manager you never meet | Varies |
| Who you talk to if something is wrong | John, by email or a call | A ticket queue in another time zone | Varies |
Overseas and US figures are typical published rates for a comparable tabletop standard, checked September 2026. Your quote is exact.
Ask when you request a quote. For Austin-area clients we can often arrange a local handoff instead of shipping.
Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, Kill Team, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Middle-earth, Star Wars: Legion, Bolt Action, RPG minis and 3D printed armies. If it has a base, we paint it.
Quoted inside 24 hours, and most armies are back in a fraction of the time an overseas studio takes. The lead time at the top of the page is the current wait to start.