Quote - If you do a commision job, where they want all rights to the models then your rate goes way way up. Accurate reconstruction work like you are doing is at the high end of the pay scale .

When I do architectural visualizations, which are to-scale constructions if this type, with exception of them being set in modern times, the going rate for exclusive work is between $95-120 per hour, with a 'not to exceed' estimate agreed on and contract signed up front.

When theese are given to the client upon completion, the only rights I am allowed to retain is an occasional image for self promotion. All files, textures and produced renderings or animations become 100% EXCLUSIVE owhership of the client (in my case usually a home builder).

Usage which museum asked for is non-exclusive type of usage with a lot of rights reserved by the author, and also with a lot of exposure to the author.

Anyway, what I'm getting at, this kind of a situation is not the type where the artist can expect premium hourly rate for the work.

If it were me, I would seize this as an advertising opportunity, and likely choose to donate time limited non exclusive use of the project... making sure it's source is prominently advertized. This has a potential to bring in a lot more commissiopned work then you'd ever be able to get paid by the museum. Especially if they are any kind of a non-profit organization and I could get a tax write-off.

About a fee for the museum, It's hard to ballpark it very quickly without knowing little more about the model complexity, and the type and especially duration of use by the museum.

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