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[NOTE: "Samples of Ben's Work" are being updated for 2009]

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My Mission Statement

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Roman Cohort Ala 2nd Astarium

My name is Benjamin Pecson and I have been collecting and painting military miniatures since the late 60's.

In the interim, I have learned to improve my techniques as well as use several mediums, as I have discovered that no one medium is premier overall, but they all have unique as well as practical qualities when used together which produce an effect that is visually rewarding.

6 mm Samuri Foot En Masse

I paint (and game) in scales from 2mmm up to 54 mm. I am, to explain it best, a painter among painters.

In other words, I acknowledge that there are others better at my craft than I but I shall leave it up to you to decide if I meet your requirements in fulfilling your purposes.

Click Here and Let's Talk- I'd like to hear from you

Hence This Is My Mission Statement for Your Perusal

1. As a war gaming afecianado, I engage in the fantasy that others of a like leaning possess a desire to be an alter ego on the field either as an ordinary foot soldier or a great general leading his troops to desperate victory or glorious defeat.

Vlad Tepes

When I paint, I visualize masses of determined men clashing swords on their shields or raising their weapons in defiance of the foe.

I want my patrons to experience mentally the picture that they are on the field itself whether leading from atop a horse or the turret of a tank, with a hot wind passing overhead as they direct their forces according to plan.

Romano-British Foot and Horse

I want that soldier to look alive and you, as commander, impart some of your own spirit into what was before a simple casting in lead.

Click On "Let's Talk" - transform your warriors with the thrill of victory

2. I know that in these times of bad economy that the coin you spend is one that you do not part with foolishly; you want to be sure of getting good value for your buck.

Celtic Warrior Chieftan

I also would like to think that I can get top dollar for my work, but we both may have different interpretations for "top dollar". I do not believe in overcharging to the point where a patron will only be a one-time customer.

I would rather have repeat customers who return as friends and better yet, as satisfied customers.

I will not, in fact I refuse to give you a substandard product. I could not live with myself knowing that I have in my own eyes cheated my patrons.

Roman Noble Cavalry

Hence my motto: "You Never Get Less Than My Absolute Best."

I give you my personal word.

3. Turn-around time: Being retired, I now have a substantial amount of time to devote to my avocation.

Depending on the amount of figures you send me, I usually can turn your commission back over to you in a reasonable amount of time (allowing for conventions and family matters). And
obviously, if you send me a huge amount of figures, I will return as soon as a batch is done or we have a pre-arranged time of delivery.

Samuri Battle Line

There is virtually nothing that can't be worked out within reason.

Click Here and "Let's Talk" - we'll get your troops field-action ready asap.

Sharke's Rifles

4. If there are repairs or anything else that needs to be touched up - I will do that for free of charge or (if extensive) for a reasonable rate which we both agree upon. I guarantee my work. It is a point of pride for me. I have won awards from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, and though I know the saying is that you are only as good as your last award... as I have said above, I am a painter on par with many of my peers and gamers.

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Please peruse my pages, examine the newer works I've place there, kick the tires and decide if my work suits your needs.

Then either snail-mail me, call me, or best of all, drop me an email. I'll be more than happy to discuss things with you.

Ben Pecson
b_pecson8950@yahoo.com
PO Box 32
Great Mills, MD
20634-0032
(301) 862-7723

PRICING*:
(*Half due up front, half upon completion.)
(Shipping and handling separate)
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2mm - 6mm: $0.50 per Base or Vehicle
10mm - 15mm: $0.60 Foot/Artillery Crewman
$0.80 Cavalry
$0.80 for Gun Model
20mm-30mm: $0.75 Foot/Artillery Crewman
$1.00 Mounted
$1.00 Gun
Specialty Figures: $1.20 Foot
$1.50 Mounted
Larger Scale Figures: Negotiable
Large Amount of Figures: Contact me for a Special Discount

*Half payment due up front, half due upon completion.

My Personal Guarantee: You Never Get Less Than My Absolute Best.

Click Here and Let's Talk Gaming and Painting Miniatures

Your figures are painted with waterbased paints and then varnished with a gloss undercoat to give them a protective veneer. Then they receive an additional matte coat, enhancing the overall effect and preventing color fade.

Cleaning each figure has already been calculated into the overall cost.

Regarding multiple figures: First I calculate a base price. Then we discuss how much of a discount you'll receive off of this initial baseline price.

This way, both of us are in agreement as to the scope of work and the cost of the project prior to me beginning my work.

So Click Here and Let's Talk

Or simply shoot me an email if you prefer: b_pecson8950@yahoo.com

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And That's How It Goes.

Again, I personally guarantee that you will receive a figure painted to the best of my ability - and in a timely fashion.

No waiting months and months for my work!

Sincerely,

Ben Pecson

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P.S.: Please look over my work, and see for yourself. Take your time and enjoy!

If you think my services can meet your needs... Feel free to contact me by either clicking "Let's Talk" or via email.

Good Health and Prosperity!

Celts Taunting Romans

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My Painting Bio

My name is Ben Pecson and I have been painting figures since the 1960's.

Back then, when my local drugstore/hobby shop fist stocked the HO/00 military miniatures by Airfix, I was fascinated like most other little boys. The company had blue, white and red boxes with black lettering, as well as a crude drawing suggesting the nationality of the figures within.

My first purchase was the 8th Army and Afrika Korps... My friends and I were hooked! (Although I can't say my mother was thrilled with the figures I left all over the house that constantly clogged up her vaccuum cleaner.)

Anyway, along with the Minitanks which were carried in a revolving display case, I soon acquired a respectable collection of Airfix minis and Rocos rather like a pirate filling his treasure chest.

The first time I tried my hand at painting, I must say that I sucked. You see, I didn't have a clue about priming, so I had no idea why the paint I was using (Testor's enamels at 10 cents a bottle) would not stay on the figures.

Eventually I discovered a gaming shop and watched a Napoleanic 25mm game. I knew then that I was lost for good! One of the gamers provided me with tips on brushes, paints (I discovered PACTRAS and Humbrols!), and techniques to apply to my painting. My efforts were still crude, but the fundamentals were starting to show in my work.

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Now, some 40 years and 40,000 figures+vehicles+sundry other miniatures later, the painting medium has varied from time to time (enamels to acrylics to oils to watercolors), but my devotion to the hobby has grown deep within me.

I have painted items from 2mm all the way up to 150mm; composed of materials from plastic to lead to all the new materials modern manufacturers use.

My subjects span the genre from historical to fantasy to whimsical: one example is a cavewoman who definitely resembles Raquel Welch in "One Million B.C." So when I paint, you can see that no subject is a sacred cow to me.

I've received a number of awards for my painting through the years. This is partly because I honestly cannot turn out a badly-painted figure.

You see, I want you my client to envision yourself as that miniature figure, leading a unit whose accolades ring out around you.

As I say in my motto... I promise you my absolute best.

Look at my site. Check out my figures.

Then contact me.

Let's see if we can reach an agreement.

Until we converse, "May You Always Make Your Saving Rolls."