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It has come to me attention that there has been some slandering of Chapterhouse Studios and myself personally and some of the freelance artist (sculptors) who work for us.

A DCM forum member/store owner/miniature game company owner has decided to air his frustrations over a sculptor that has committed to projects for my company and politely refused work at this time due to such commitments. His reward for doing so was a post in the DCM area complaining about his business ethics and personal decision to keep to a schedule of his choice.

In addition to this, that same DCM member has written that I have not paid a painter for agreed upon work and currently do not pay our sculptors for said work as well. This is totally false and said in bad faith. I am proud to say that my company has always paid for any works that we have had freelance artist due. That is one of the best things about myself, I always pay what is due and agreed upon for works done and quickly.

This same individual claims it is because we will lose our case with GW that we are not paying our bills, again this is pure speculation and false.

If anyone has ANY concerns with the lifespan and financial well-being of my company, you are free to contact me at any time. I do apologize for the delays in casting at this time. Rest assured that your orders and money are not being spent and you can request a refund for outstanding orders at any time.

Sincerely
Nick Villacci
Chapterhousestudios.com

I don't know what exactly was said in the DCM area, but your "Rumours" thread is overhwhelimingly positive now, from your interactions with customers, to prospective customers praise of your newer products. Just keep up the good work, I used to be a somewhat harsh critic of some of your stuff on this forum but really can't find fault with any of it lately. Don't fret the haters, instead just continue to focus on the people that want your product.


Edit : I have to admit, I do find it funny that your are in a lawsuit with the 800 pound gorilla of wargaming and you are worried about some tools(from what I can tell) ramblings on an exclusive part of a fan forum. Priorities ? haha!

Curiosity hits from the lawsuit slowing down a little?

Whatever individual 'slanders' may or may not be taking place... I would very strongly caution you against throwing down broadside threats in this forum. Your legal issues are your own, we will pay attention to the outcome and how it may affect the industry, but your laundry is, frankly, a private matter that you are very welcome to deal with in your own way.

Taking on 'the corporation' with litigation is one thing, getting to the stage of waving it about in the forums with the notion of threat behind it for anyone who isn't 'onboard' is quite another, get some bloody decorum or you will sound exactly like the C&D overusing company you're currently in a state of conflict with.

We are a community and do not take kindly to lines in the sand.

Thank you for your attention and educated further action here.

Further, and so you are absolutely clear, the DCM forum is a place of private discourse and should you wish to engage in that, you pay your bloody subscription like everyone else. The opinions of individuals stated there are precisely that, opinions.

I expected considerably better than your opening post has demonstrated.

Disappointed.

After reading the post in question, I must say that there are a few things about it I find funny. For starters, it was just hot air. The guy was upset that someone would have priorities for a future, unpaid project, when he was willing to pay up front. He did not know all the details.

As for the not paying the sculptor; posters took the OP out of context.

Out of curiosity (and somewhat unrelated), I was recently told that GW was attempting to end your business by hiring some of your sculptors, is this true? Specifically I heard that Navarro was given a contract by GW, along with a couple others.

Well, Nick has set the record straight so Ima just lock this and refer the rest to my signature.

Regarding related inquiries, please take Nick's advice here:

If anyone has ANY concerns with the lifespan and financial well-being of my company, you are free to contact me at any time.