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Quote request guidelines (Model's requirements)
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This
article is a sole intellectual property of Gamla
Originals, Inc. DBA Gamla Model Makers and therefore
cannot be copied, printed and published without
expressed writing permission from the owner. |
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This
article is to help you to confirm an informative,
inclusive quote request for any type of model, replica,
architectural model, master, prototype or prop / set for
movie or TV. It is based on usual questions asked by
customers, especially these who did not have an
experience with scale models and other model making
products before.
This article will help you to put together a most
informative description of your desired product and
include there all so called model's requirements.
The better your desired product described in request for
quote, the less questions we will be asking, which will
allow you to receive fast and accurate quote for the
model exactly as you need it and within your target
budget, if possible.
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Type and purpose |
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Let us know what type of model do you need - is it
architectural model, scale replica, sculpture, toy,
collectible, and such. Let us know a purpose of the
model - presentation, museum, trade show, et cetera.
Identification of the desired model's type and purpose
is the first and very important step to understand your
needs as each type of model carries specific set of
requirements. Feel free to consult with our
Classification of Scale Models
if you feel confused in any way. |
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Scale |
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Scale is a main characteristic of model, whenever it is
an architectural / urban model, scale replica or movie /
TV set. Each scale has its resolution - the boundaries
for level of detailing, which should be considered in
order to select a scale which will allow to represent
your design or subject in most effective way. In case of
architectural model scale selection is vital as it
should be allowing use of pre-manufactured scenic
elements. As for prototypes of consumer products or
props for film or TV, there is no need to determine a
scale, as such products are life-size by default. Feel
free to consult with our article about
Scale and Scale Selection. |
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Size |
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On some model making products, such as whimsical
collectibles, sculptures and such, scale does not apply.
In that case, let us know about a size of your desired
product. Sometimes scale does apply, but customers are
not sure about it. Also, let us know the target size of
the model and we will recommend the best scale for it to
make the model the most beneficiary and cost effective. |
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Quantity |
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Describe the quantity of desired models if you need more
than one or interested in producing multiples. |
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Level of Detailing |
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It is one of the most important model's requirements
which affects the cost and production time. Feel free to
consult with our
Levels of Detailing
article, it will help you to determine the one for your
desired model and describe it the best. |
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Finish and color scheme |
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Let us know which type of finish and color scheme do you
anticipate. In many cases finish/color hierarchy might
be the best tool for focusing your audience's attention
on key features while less important features painted
and finished so to make them less dominant and to be
fading to background. |
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Scenic elements |
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Scenic
elements apply on architectural models and dioramas.
They include people figurines, cars, trees, bushes,
other accessories and give a sense of scale of the
model, allowing to understand a size of objects and
structures. Scenic elements also play an important role
in making a model looking "alive". Let us know type,
density, finish and colors of scenic elements which you
would like to add to your model.
Use of cost
effective, off-shelf scenic elements very much depends
on scale selection. Feel free to consult with our
article about
Scale and Scale Selection
to determine for your model a scale which will allow you
to add high quality scenic elements in desired quantity
and assortment. |
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Special requirements |
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Include cut-outs, look through areas, removable roofs
and such. Mention and describe these features if it is a
part of your requirements. |
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Functionality |
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Include any articulation, movement of scenic elements,
lights, sound, other special effects as well as
interactive systems for museum and exhibit models. Some
models have to be fabricated modular, so their elements
can be rearranged during presentation. Mention and
describe these features if it is a part of your
requirements. |
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Optional
features |
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Include displays, pedestals, clear protective walls and
cases, as well as transit / carrying cases.
Architectural, urban and museum models should be
protected from touching at all times. Transit case is a
must for exhibit, trade show or sales model which meant
to travel frequently.
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Visual Reference |
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Attach any visual reference which, you believe, will
help us to understand your project and your needs. It
might include drawings, renderings, illustrations,
sketches and such. 3D reference today is very helpful to
to obtain a "one-look" understanding of the project.
Preferred formats for submitting visual reference are
JPEG, PDF, E-Drawings or 3D model files compatible to
SolidWorks. If
your files are too heavy to attach to e-mail, you might
compress it in ZIP file and send it via
www.yousendit.com.
It is safe and free to transfer up to 100 MB file . |
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External Reference |
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If you have visual reference or additional reference
published on the Internet, please, add URLs of these
pages. It is also always good to have URL of your main
web site - it will help us to understand your field of
expertise, philosophy, therefore, to understand better
your needs and to come up with the best solution. |
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Deadline |
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Let us know your deadline for model's submission. |
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Target Budget |
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It is vital
question for providing you with valuable yet cost
effective model. Unfortunately, many clients claim that
they have no idea what their target budget is, which
puts us into position to blindly compete with whoever
will give a lower cost instead of finding the best
solution which will serve a client's cost the best.
Needless to say, that a race for lowest bidder might
cause to award a project to low qualified model maker
which, still, will charge you a few thousand of dollars,
leaving you with low grade useless model. A number of
our customers found themselves in such uncomfortable
position. Knowing at least a broad range of customer's
budgetary expectations, we will be able to find
shortcuts which will allow us to provide professionally
made model yet by budget friendly cost.
Projects
published by Government is a perfect example of the
right course. There is a budgetary limit described in
each solicitation, which is one of the reasons that we
are constantly winning Government jobs and earned a
reputation of not only trusted and comprehensive, but
also budget friendly provider.
By letting us
know your budgetary expectations you allow us to find a
way of serving you better. |
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Your Contact Information |
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Please, do not forget to add your contact information so
we could contact you to ask questions about your project
or request additional reference. |
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Request a Quote |
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