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KIT CREATION, BUILD-UP, PAINTING AND KIT-BASHING SERVICES

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CHECKED: 4/12/25

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ALFRED'S MIND
http://www.alfredsmind.ca/
Alfred Wong has been a working artist most of his life, with loads of experience in editorial illustration, storyboard and concept artist for film and TV, architectural modeler and currently freelance pattern-maker and modeler. Here you'll find an extensive examples of what he can create.

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ALLARD DESIGN STUDIO
https://www.allarddesignstudio.com
ADS has been in business for over 2 decades producing prototype toy sculptures, custom sculptures, and design illustrations.

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ANDROMEDA DESIGNS
https://www.andromedadesignslimited.com ... vices.aspx
Provides custom build services for everything from assembling, lighting and/or painting commercial kits to scratch building original designs.

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E STUDIOS
http://www.sculptorforhire.com/index.html
Homepage of freelance Artist and Sculptor Christopher Elizardo. Christopher brings concept art to life in 3D, providing prototyping services utilizing traditional or digital sculpting methods.

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GARAGE KIT ZOMBIE - PROFESSIONAL GARAGE KIT PAINTING SERVICES
http://garagekitzombie.com/
From styrene plastic kits to vinyl and resin figure models, if you need something painted, Thad Rhodes can paint it. Every new kit presents its own challenges and he enjoys painting all sorts of figures.

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GEMINI MODEL BUILD-UP SERVICES
https://www.geminibuildupstudios.com/index.html
Professional custom model building and restoration services for collectors of Sci-Fi TV/Movie related models, Vintage Aurora Figure Kits, Adult Fantasy Figures, Prop Replicas, 3D Models and Custom Dioramas.

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HELIOS MODELS AND LIGHTING
https://www.heliosml.com
Helios Models AND Lighting is a German -based creative studio and developer of screen accurate miniatures and props. With love for detail and sophisticated electronics they bring dream replicas to life. So you can add some Hollywood illusions of your favorite shows and movies to your collection.

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JOSEPH NEJBERGER
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cjmodels/ ... 9869712786
A collection of galleries showcasing the buildups, including commissions, of Joseph Nejberger.

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MERLIN MODELS
https://merlinmodels.com/
Merlin Models is a source for premium science fiction and fantasy model kits, model making, 3D printing, and more. It offers high-quality plastic castings, metal parts, lighting, and exclusive stretch goals for its customers. It also cooperates with researchers and model makers worldwide to create magnificent and accurate replicas of iconic ships and vehicles. Merlin Models is a leader in the field of collectibles and hobby kits.

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MODELPAINTER.COM
https://modelpainter.com/gallery.html
Site of an experience and talented buildup artist who specializes in models of the fantastic. This artist has done work for a number of model and figure companies and who also does private commissions.

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MOTION PICTURE MINIATURES
https://www.motionpictureminiatures.com
Scale models and miniatures recreating original filming miniatures, vehicles and props from film and television. Based in the U.K, this business has many years of experience taking commissions, restorations, renovations and repairs for public museums and private collectors from all over the world. Browse the Completed Builds section here to see just a few examples of the many completed projects.

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RESIN REALITIES: PROFESSIONAL BUILD UP AND PAINTING SERVICES
https://resinrealities.net
Resin Realities offers professional build up and painting service. They encourage that if you would like to own and display that special figure as a work of art, please, inquire here.

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ROCCO THE SCULPTOR
https://www.roccotartamella.com/shop
A freelance artist specializing in custom creations.

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R/BRUSHFORHIRE - FIND PEOPLE TO BUILD AND PAINT YOUR MINIATURES, KITS AND FIGURES
https://www.reddit.com/r/brushforhire/? ... eindex.com
r/brushforhire is a place to post advertisements to hire modelers to build/paint your miniatures, models, kits, figures etc.

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SMALL ART WORKS
http://www.smallartworks.ca
Small Art Works, now based in Nova Scotia, Canada, provides custom model making services, limited run kit mastering and fabrication, plus a reliable model finishing and prototyping service with accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail the primary goal. Whether the model is made from a kit, modified, kitbashed, or built completely from scratch, your custom-made model will be a highly desirable piece that you will be proud to display prominently in your home or office.

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SRS PROTOTYPING LLC
http://srsprototyping.com/
Scott Spicer has been providing professional quality finished models, tooling patterns and sculptures for the collectible, toy and hobby markets, as well as private collectors, for close to twenty-five years. He has become known for creating highly detailed and exacting work.

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THE STAR WARS MODEL KIT GALLERY - CUSTOM MODEL BUILDING SERVICE
http://starwarsmodels.com/building.html
The author does can do any subject, in any material, not just plastic and not just Star Wars: figures, dioramas, ships, planes, cars, boats. He can even scratch build something if no kit is available.

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TOOLMARK STUDIO
https://www.toolmark.studio/about
Julia Ambrose Murphy is a classically trained figurative sculptor offering professional sculpting services, commission sculpture and original art.

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TREKMODELER.COM
http://www.trekmodeler.com/index.htm
Professionally Built Star Trek Models. If you are serious collector and you would like to have your own studio quality model of a Star Trek ship (97% accurate), without the studio model price.
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Great links; Enjoyed Crazy Joe's site in particular - he used to be one of the regulars on The CH in the 2000s .. 👀
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