Services

I. Ad Hosting and Product Reviews

Ad Hosting

Improve your visibility and website traffic by advertising on Otaku On A Budget! For a one time** fee of Php1500 (local) / Usd40(foreign), you get the following 1-year package:

• A small banner link on the right side bar of the main page
• A large banner link in the Market section
• A 1-time feature post of your store, with pictures and product information
• Monthly updates on your feature post for any promos or sales you might have
• Next-day updates on your contact information in case they change

*The ad package can also be availed by sending merchandise with a total value not less than Php1500(local) / Usd40 (foreign) exclusive of shipping fee, provided I get to choose which items.

*Contract details will be provided upon request. Contact me at facebook.com/budgetotaku
*The ad hosting service is non-exclusive. OtakuOnABudget reserves the right to have multiple sponsors regardless of product overlap.
** The contract is renewed annually at a discounted rate

Product Reviews

Have a product that may be of interest to the Mecha modeling community? Send us a sample and we can do a review for you! Get in touch with us through facebook and we will do a quick assessment of your merchandise. If we think it's a good fit for our audience, we can do the review. We'll also throw in the 1-year Ad package if the total value of the merchandise sent is at least Php1500 (exclusive of shipping fees). 

II. Gundam Model Building Workshop
(on hold until further notice)


Basic Session 
(~2 hours)

• Kit components 
• Basic tools
• Assembly
• Nub cleaning 
• Decal application
• Panel lining
• Top-coating

Intermediate Session 

(~2 hours)

• Seam fixing
• Scribing
• Metal details
• Spray can painting
• Airbrush painting
• Masking

Advanced Session 

(~2 hours)

• Airbrush shading
• Weathering
• Pla-plating
• Scratch building
• Kit bashing

Rates (as of January 2016, per participant, minimum 2 participants per session)

• Basic: Php500
• Bring your own kit and tools (side cutter, hobby knife) **
• This class is intended for those with minimal or no experience assembling a model kit.

• Intermediate: Php800
• This class is for modelers who already have experience snap-building a kit.
• Includes hands-on use of spray cans, airbrush, airbrush paints, masking tape and modding tools.
• The techniques will be demonstrated using scrap parts and materials.
• You may bring a pre-assembled kit for modifications and paint, but since the equipment is shared by the class do not expect to finish painting your kit during the 2-hour session.

•  Advanced: Php1000
• This class is for modelers with experience painting and/or modifying model kits.
• Includes use of plastic plates and scrap parts for modding, use of airbrush and paints, weathering kits, masking tape and modding tools.
• The techniques will be demonstrated using scrap parts and materials.
• You may bring a pre-assembled kit for modifications and paint, but since the equipment is shared by the class do not expect to finish painting your kit during the 2-hour session.

*Special tailored sessions are also welcome, rates are subject to transportation charge. Please contact facebook.com/budgetotaku for rates and scheduling.

**If you do not have a kit and basic tools I can provide these as well, subject to an additional fee on top of the class rate and full payment will be required via bank deposit prior to the scheduled class.

III. Commission Building and Painting

(on hold until further notice)

*Estimates as of April 2016

*Kit provided by customer via meet-up or shipping.

*Workdays are Mon-Fri only and may be spread across a longer time period.
*Workdays does NOT equate to delivery time.
*Painting will only be done during suitable weather conditions (not raining, normal humidity).
*Delivery of finished kit via meet-up only (no shipping) to avoid damage to finished kits.
*50% down payment up front, 50% on delivery.
*Transportation charges apply for meet-ups beyond the following locations:
   > Festival Mall Alabang                            > Alabang Town Center
   > Pavilion Mall Binan                                > Paseo / Solenad / SM Santa Rosa
   > Shopwise Pacita                                    > Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch Binondo

For a more accurate estimate of the project you have in mind, please send a message to facebook.com/budgetotaku.

Sample Commission Work (click to view full size):