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Title: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 08 January 2015, 02:55:09 AM
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Last year we had 214 excellent entries, once again pushing the standards of 10mm painting even higher!

The competition always runs throughout the month of February, so your can make your entries anytime between 1st February and midnight on Sat 28th Feb.  There's still time to get your orders in if you need to make any last minute entries!

The rules are generally the same as last year, with the usual 7 categories, so there should be a suitable home for every entry!  As with last year, each entry is allowed 2 images, except for the 'Open Army!' category, which is allowed up to 5 images.  One major change for 2015 is that we are no longer allowing montage entries, just to make sure that everyone is on a level playing field.


Categories:

Foot - Pre-20th C. - Min: 3 / Max: 16 figures on a single base, and pre-1900.
Foot - 20th C. - Min: 3 / Max: 16 figures on a single base/movement tray.
Mounted - Min: 3 / Max: 10 figures on a single base/movement tray.
Vehicle - Single vehicle on or off base.
Fantasy & Sci-Fi - Anything Fantasy or Sci-Fi oriented, on a single base/movement tray.
Open - Single Base - Anything which doesn't fit into the other categories, with a max base size of 100x100mm.  Includes single figures, artillery bases, command stands, etc.
Open - Army! - Armies, Units, Dungeons, whole table setups, anything!

If you're unsure which category to put your entry in, let us know what it is, and we'll point you in the right direction!

Rules  - Please Read!

- Firstly, all figures must be Pendraken.  Conversions are allowed, but only on our figures.

1. You must be a Forum member to enter, but other than that, everyone is welcome!

2. You may enter as many times as you like but each entry is only allowed 2 images (except for the 'Army!' category, see below).  As mentioned above, there are no montages this year, although you can edit your two images into a single file for the sake of uploading/hosting them.  If you have any difficulty posting pics, they can be emailed to Pendraken and we'll put them up for you.

3. The 'Open - Army!' category may have 5 photo's, as it's difficult to cover a whole army with just a single photo!

4. All entries must be your own work, and have not been entered into any online competitions before.

5. Entries should have been completed in the last 12 months.

6. You can post WIP photo's if you wish, and you can also post extra photo's of your work elsewhere on the Forum.  These will not count towards your competition entry.

7. The winners will be decided by a team of judges (to be announced very soon!).  Entries will be judged on the painting first and foremost, but remember that effective basing can make a nice entry look even better.

8. Competition threads will be created on the opening date, purely for your entries.

9. Pendraken may use your pics in future promo/marketing, catalogue covers or web pics.  Entering gives your permission for your pics to be used.




I'm working hard on the prizes at the moment, as the years go by it's getting harder to find people to tap up for some freebies, but I'm hoping to have some great products lined up for the winners!  I'll get those announced in the next week or so hopefully.  There will also be a change to the Judging panel this year, so keep an eye out for the new guy!

Remember, the opening day for entries is 1st Feb, which gives you just enough time to get any figures ordered, grab your brushes and get busy!  We've seen some great work displayed on the Forum over the past 12 months, so we're hoping to see some of it making an appearance in the Competition!

If there's any questions, let us know!

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: WeeWars on 14 January 2015, 03:48:45 PM
To save editing time at Pendraken HQ, it might be an idea to give the maximum pixel width of images so entries can conform to the preferred size.

Most gamers don't mount 16 miniatures on one base, so folk new to the competition might like to know that, if last year is anything to go by, there will be entries of up to 16 figures on more than one single base.

And thanks for arranging the competition again this year!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 14 January 2015, 06:43:43 PM
Quote from: WeeWars on 14 January 2015, 03:48:45 PM
To save editing time at Pendraken HQ, it might be an idea to give the maximum pixel width of images so entries can conform to the preferred size.

Pixels-wise, ideally they would be upto 1000 pixels wide to fit a standard webpage window, but it's not a hard job to edit them once they're been posted.  The forum can resize them, so it's just a width tag in the [ img ] code and they're OK.  Sometimes I go through and edit some of them anyway, just to get them to a better size for viewing.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leman on 14 January 2015, 09:49:12 PM
Please don't confuse me, I'm old. My pictures come through one size only.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 14 January 2015, 09:50:14 PM
3" square Polaroid shots!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: petercooman on 14 January 2015, 10:10:10 PM
Good!

HAve kept a few bits i painted a couple of months ago just for the competition! I started early this time  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leman on 14 January 2015, 10:58:49 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 14 January 2015, 09:50:14 PM
3" square Polaroid shots!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 15 January 2015, 12:47:42 AM
Can a helicopter go into the vehicle category?

thanks

Matt
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 15 January 2015, 03:06:59 AM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 15 January 2015, 12:47:42 AM
Can a helicopter go into the vehicle category?

thanks

Matt

Yep!

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 15 January 2015, 10:20:49 AM
cheers Leon

Although shame you don't do an open door Huey, would have saved me a bit of time last night!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 15 January 2015, 06:18:46 PM
I'm actually feeling a bit nervous at the prospect, God knows why, you send a picture, you win or you don't.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: WeeWars on 15 January 2015, 06:51:31 PM
Quote from: Ironduke on 15 January 2015, 06:18:46 PM
I'm actually feeling a bit nervous at the prospect, God knows why, you send a picture, you win or you don't.

And you get to vote in the People's Choice Award  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 15 January 2015, 07:23:45 PM
QuoteI'm actually feeling a bit nervous at the prospect, God knows why, you send a picture, you win or you don't.

Its a bit of fun and a chance to see some really good work. Don't stress on it  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ithoriel on 15 January 2015, 08:29:13 PM
I have the perfect solution to nervousness about entering the competition .... I'm not nearly good enough at painting to win :)

I hope to get my WW2 Russian General and entourage painted and entered but it's about taking part, supporting Pendraken and getting lots of inspiration!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: fred. on 15 January 2015, 08:45:38 PM
Another year another painting comp. It seems no time since the last one!!

Quote from: Ironduke on 15 January 2015, 06:18:46 PM
I'm actually feeling a bit nervous at the prospect, God knows why, you send a picture, you win or you don't.

I can understand this, its quite a big competition, and there are some really good entries. I'm ever hopeful of getting another win (or even second) but the standard of the competition has increased much more quickly than my painting skills, over the last few years!!

But its also a fun competition, and I also find it makes me dig out some old stuff to finish off.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: andys on 15 January 2015, 09:25:21 PM
Quote from: fred    12df on 15 January 2015, 08:45:38 PM
Another year another painting comp. It seems no time since the last one!!

I can understand this, its quite a big competition, and there are some really good entries. I'm ever hopeful of getting another win (or even second) but the standard of the competition has increased much more quickly than my painting skills, over the last few years!!

But its also a fun competition, and I also find it makes me dig out some old stuff to finish off.
Well based on the Landsknecht competition you totally aced last month, (I wuz robbed), I might just have a cheeky couple of quid on you coming up trumps with this one  ;) :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: fred. on 15 January 2015, 09:33:16 PM
If you can get odds from Ladbrook's, put a couple of quid on for me !! Though I suspect you will have better chances on the lottery.

Glad you liked my painting on the Zewihanders, but considering you and me were 2/3s of the entries, the odds for both of us were rather shorter than at Pendraken land.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: andys on 15 January 2015, 09:59:44 PM
Quote from: fred    12df on 15 January 2015, 09:33:16 PM
If you can get odds from Ladbrook's, put a couple of quid on for me !! Though I suspect you will have better chances on the lottery.

Glad you liked my painting on the Zewihanders, but considering you and me were 2/3s of the entries, the odds for both of us were rather shorter than at Pendraken land.
True, but you got ALL the votes FFS. Is your middle name Mugabe?  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: fred. on 15 January 2015, 10:34:12 PM
My Dad is from Rhodesia....
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: andys on 15 January 2015, 10:44:04 PM
Quote from: fred    12df on 15 January 2015, 10:34:12 PM
My Dad is from Rhodesia....
So you're saying you're as bent as a nine Bob note then? IT'S A FIX!!!  :D :D

(did you see what I did there?)  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Techno on 16 January 2015, 08:03:28 AM
I'm not sure whether to hand you your coat, or not, for that one, Andy.  ;) ;D ;D ;D
I'll just let Nobby chew the fabric for a couple of hours anyway.

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 16 January 2015, 09:09:31 AM
I know rediculous right! I'm looking forward to seeing the other entries tho, always great 10mm eye candy
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leman on 16 January 2015, 10:42:38 AM
Having a go myself this year, just to bulk out the entries.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: capthugeca on 16 January 2015, 12:11:58 PM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 16 January 2015, 10:42:38 AM
Having a go myself this year, just to bulk out the entries.

Me too!  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Maenoferren on 16 January 2015, 01:02:13 PM
Quote from: capthugeca on 16 January 2015, 12:11:58 PM
Me too!  :D
Me three... I will throw my hat into the ring too
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Fenton on 16 January 2015, 01:05:03 PM
If I get my order through in time I am going to have a go as well
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 January 2015, 05:26:44 PM
I have plans...
Maybe...
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: andymac on 16 January 2015, 05:40:09 PM
Really looking forward to judging again this year and it's great to some new members showing interest in entering.  The standard of painting keeps getting better year by year and even if you do not get placed your work gets seen by an ever increasing number of people. 

Good luck to every one.

Andy Mac :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 January 2015, 05:43:42 PM
Good to see you Andy.
How you doing these days?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: bradpitre on 16 January 2015, 06:08:43 PM
good evening !!!
I would try my chance too modestly this year, the level is very high, and this is a very good motivation to excel !!!
but the priority remains the exchange between people of good company !!!

eric
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Genom on 16 January 2015, 06:12:59 PM
I like to think that my painting and photography skills will serve to highlight how good the other entries are.  We can't all be that good after all and it is a good prompt to get shifting with things. Last year for example was the push I needed to finish my WW2 German force so I could enter it into the army category, otherwise I'm sure I'd still have some sitting around in their undercoats
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: andymac on 16 January 2015, 06:20:31 PM
Hi Lem, getting there slowly, thanks for asking.

I have been keeping myself busy quietly painting for several forum members ( I'm assured the figures will not be entered in the comp  :D ), and slowly getting better.  

How are you keeping?

Are you still helping out at shows? I am hoping to be at Triples this year doing a 6mm Napoleonic game, and no I have not gone to the dark side and dropped a scale, all the figures are already painted by other members in our little group.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Maenoferren on 16 January 2015, 06:53:17 PM
Quote from: bradpitre on 16 January 2015, 06:08:43 PM
good evening !!!
I would try my chance too modestly this year, the level is very high, and this is a very good motivation to excel !!!
but the priority remains the exchange between people of good company !!!

eric
The more the merrier
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: nikharwood on 22 January 2015, 06:55:45 PM
Quote from: andymac on 16 January 2015, 05:40:09 PM
Really looking forward to judging again this year and it's great to some new members showing interest in entering.  The standard of painting keeps getting better year by year and even if you do not get placed your work gets seen by an ever increasing number of people. 

Good luck to every one.

Andy Mac :D

Hear, hear  8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: wurrukatte on 24 January 2015, 12:43:05 PM
Having a go myself this year.
Does a Trireme count as a vehicle?  :)

W
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 24 January 2015, 09:11:41 PM
Quote from: wurrukatte on 24 January 2015, 12:43:05 PM
Having a go myself this year.
Does a Trireme count as a vehicle?  :)

W

Vehicle would probably be best for that one, I would have said the Open - Single Base category but it would be too big for the maximum base size requirement.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: FierceKitty on 25 January 2015, 02:51:42 AM
Quote from: wurrukatte on 24 January 2015, 12:43:05 PM
Having a go myself this year.
Does a Trireme count as a vehicle?  :)

W

No less than a tank.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: andymac on 01 February 2015, 08:58:52 AM
Not bad 38 minutes in to the comp and the first entry is posted    :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: strangefellow on 01 February 2015, 06:45:18 PM
Maybe a silly question; but if I were to enter a based tank, where the base contained 2 foot figures, would that be disqualified?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: petercooman on 01 February 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: strangefellow on 01 February 2015, 06:45:18 PM
Maybe a silly question; but if I were to enter a based tank, where the base contained 2 foot figures, would that be disqualified?

Absolutely not i think, there have been vehicles with tank riders and the such in previous competitions so basically the same no?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: strangefellow on 01 February 2015, 08:29:17 PM
I was hoping so. My entry will be used in the ww1 army im building so id like it to fit thematically. :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 02 February 2015, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: strangefellow on 01 February 2015, 06:45:18 PM
Maybe a silly question; but if I were to enter a based tank, where the base contained 2 foot figures, would that be disqualified?

That's fine, no bother at all.  You can enter it in the 'Vehicle' category if it's just a tank and some foot, or if it's more of a mini-diorama you could enter it in the 'Open - Single Base' category instead?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 03 February 2015, 10:26:38 AM
Good luck everyone!

(Crack on, lets get some more entries up!)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: capthugeca on 03 February 2015, 05:05:53 PM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 03 February 2015, 10:26:38 AM
(Crack on, lets get some more entries up!)

I'm painting as fast as I can, Matt!  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: SV52 on 03 February 2015, 05:54:12 PM
Every time I take a pic of it I see more flaws and it's back to the paint shed >:(
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: petercooman on 03 February 2015, 05:54:50 PM
I need to take pics first   =)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 04 February 2015, 01:22:37 PM
February has come... It´s time to sharpen the brushes!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leman on 04 February 2015, 03:20:25 PM
Some nice Britons and ECW up already.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Old Chilly-arch on 04 February 2015, 04:14:34 PM
Well well chaps, get yourselves sorted out. I'm going to make it easier for you this year, and just sit on the sidelines and watch. Good clean fight now, Queensbury rules, no kicking or biting, etc. 
"March on Boys!"
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 04 February 2015, 04:29:47 PM
QuoteFebruary has come... It´s time to sharpen the brushes!

Looking forward to seeing your work again H.

Game on Sir!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: petercooman on 04 February 2015, 08:17:26 PM
There i kicked off the 20th century department, now let's see some more entries!!!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 05 February 2015, 03:55:08 PM
QuoteLooking forward to seeing your work again H.

I´m actually looking forward to seeing your work again  ;)

I have not painted anything in 10mm for some months ago... but I have a few ideas!  :-\
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Jc on 06 February 2015, 10:34:11 AM
 Just a quick question, which category should i place a chariot in.thanks jc.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 06 February 2015, 02:55:58 PM
Quote from: Jc on 06 February 2015, 10:34:11 AM
Just a quick question, which category should i place a chariot in.thanks jc.

That can go in either the Vehicle or the Open - Single Base category, up to you.

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: blacksmith on 06 February 2015, 07:20:25 PM
I just finished painting a batch of Pendraken OOP resin WWII Russian houses. Would they fit in any category? if so, in which?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 06 February 2015, 09:12:39 PM
Quote from: blacksmith on 06 February 2015, 07:20:25 PM
I just finished painting a batch of Pendraken OOP resin WWII Russian houses. Would they fit in any category? if so, in which?

Probably the Open - Single Base category, as long as the base is smaller than 100x100mm?

Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: xccam on 08 February 2015, 02:54:32 AM
Its a shame your rules allow only 16 figures to a submission, I base my Infantry in 18s, but oh well, thems the breaks, may still submit some artillery or cavalry, who knows!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 08 February 2015, 01:15:34 PM
That's my ball in good luck ladies and gentlemen I look forward to seeing all that eye candy
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 08 February 2015, 01:24:10 PM
cracking job Ironduke  :-bd really like the apes
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ithoriel on 08 February 2015, 03:13:05 PM
Very nice Ironduke!

After 2 - 3 months of "painter's block" I'm finally back to painting pretty much every day doing 6mm Sumerians. I was already in two minds as to whether to risk breaking the spell by switching to 10mm WW2 for the competition. The more I see of the competition entries the more I think I might stick with Sumerians :)

I'm making 6mm chariot era city walls out of Pendraken MDF bases ... perhaps I should enter that in the Open category :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: strangefellow on 08 February 2015, 03:42:01 PM
Quote from: Ithoriel on 08 February 2015, 03:13:05 PM
I'm making 6mm chariot era city walls out of Pendraken MDF bases ... perhaps I should enter that in the Open category :D

I for one would love to see them  :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: petercooman on 08 February 2015, 07:46:04 PM
Well, Seems i'm winning in the 20th century foot category.


Well as long as i'm the only entry there, that is  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: strangefellow on 08 February 2015, 08:36:52 PM
Another question from a first-timer. What constitutes a movement tray? Can you rank up a unit or do you have to physically produce a movement tray?

Reason im asking is that my entry would consist of 3 bases of 2 figures each (ITLSU ) basing.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Fenton on 08 February 2015, 08:55:05 PM
Quote from: strangefellow on 08 February 2015, 08:36:52 PM
Another question from a first-timer. What constitutes a movement tray? Can you rank up a unit or do you have to physically produce a movement tray?

Reason im asking is that my entry would consist of 3 bases of 2 figures each (ITLSU ) basing.
I would go with anything you want. If anyone questions it just say "But Techno said l could"



Or maybe not
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: strangefellow on 08 February 2015, 08:56:04 PM
Ha ha roger that  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: paulr on 08 February 2015, 09:18:41 PM
Quote from: strangefellow on 08 February 2015, 08:36:52 PM
Another question from a first-timer. What constitutes a movement tray? Can you rank up a unit or do you have to physically produce a movement tray?

Reason im asking is that my entry would consist of 3 bases of 2 figures each (ITLSU ) basing.

That is what I am planning to do  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: petercooman on 08 February 2015, 10:17:59 PM
So i just finished a skirmish army of 28 single based british paras (they are just waiting for their bases to receive static grass), and this got me thinking.   

Can they go into the army category with a group shot?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 09 February 2015, 12:38:16 AM
Quote from: xccam on 08 February 2015, 02:54:32 AM
Its a shame your rules allow only 16 figures to a submission, I base my Infantry in 18s, but oh well, thems the breaks, may still submit some artillery or cavalry, who knows!

You could always photo them and crop two of the figures out of the image?

Quote from: strangefellow on 08 February 2015, 08:36:52 PM
Another question from a first-timer. What constitutes a movement tray? Can you rank up a unit or do you have to physically produce a movement tray?

Reason im asking is that my entry would consist of 3 bases of 2 figures each (ITLSU ) basing.

If it's only 6 figures then rank them up together if you like.

Quote from: petercooman on 08 February 2015, 10:17:59 PM
So i just finished a skirmish army of 28 single based british paras (they are just waiting for their bases to receive static grass), and this got me thinking.   

Can they go into the army category with a group shot?

Yep, no problem!

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: maciek on 09 February 2015, 09:51:26 AM
Can I enter the competition with pics of my figures, that were posted on my blog some time before I put it on the forum ?
This way I would attach photos to my post without problems.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 09 February 2015, 04:04:34 PM
Quote from: maciek on 09 February 2015, 09:51:26 AM
Can I enter the competition with pics of my figures, that were posted on my blog some time before I put it on the forum ?
This way I would attach photos to my post without problems.

That's fine, as long as they've been painted within the last 12 months and not entered into any other online competitions?   8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Fenton on 11 February 2015, 05:16:57 PM
If I was going to enter some fantasy but there also Elizabethans which category would they go in?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 11 February 2015, 05:21:09 PM
Quote from: Fenton on 11 February 2015, 05:16:57 PM
If I was going to enter some fantasy but there also Elizabethans which category would they go in?

Up to you, either Fantasy or the Foot - Pre-20th category?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Fenton on 11 February 2015, 05:35:45 PM
Can I enter them in each and be doubly disappointed?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 11 February 2015, 06:24:58 PM
Quote from: Fenton on 11 February 2015, 05:35:45 PM
Can I enter them in each and be doubly disappointed?

'Fraid not...  Fantasy is probably the best option, it usually gets less entries and you wouldn't be competing against all the lovely bright colours on those 18th C. uniforms...   :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 12 February 2015, 08:23:51 AM
Quote- Firstly, all figures must be Pendraken.  Conversions are allowed, but only on our figures.

Ok, I have a question about this... Would be legal entering the competition with a base done with 5 figures (pendraken figures conversions) and a sixth one that is a chickpea based conversion (not pendraken or anyone figure)?

Thanks!

P.D.: This is a serious question...  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: capthugeca on 12 February 2015, 11:36:00 AM
Oh, come on, hetairoi, you've got to stick it up even if it gets disqualified. We've got to see the chickpea!  :D

But seriously, very sensible to check the pulse of this competition first.
Have you thought of adding a weapon from a Pendraken figure - then it could be a Pendraken conversion with chickpea add-on?  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 12 February 2015, 11:41:49 AM
I´m afraid it doesn´t need any weapon...  =)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: getagrip on 12 February 2015, 12:41:53 PM
Quote from: hetairoi on 12 February 2015, 08:23:51 AM
Ok, I have a question about this... Would be legal entering the competition with a base done with 5 figures (pendraken figures conversions) and a sixth one that is a chickpea based conversion (not pendraken or anyone figure)?

Thanks!

P.D.: This is a serious question...  :D

Chickpea??? :-\

Anyone explain please?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 12 February 2015, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: hetairoi on 12 February 2015, 08:23:51 AM
Ok, I have a question about this... Would be legal entering the competition with a base done with 5 figures (pendraken figures conversions) and a sixth one that is a chickpea based conversion (not pendraken or anyone figure)?

Thanks!

P.D.: This is a serious question...  :D

Simply out of curiosity I'm going to say yes!  I have to see this chickpea conversion...
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Roy on 12 February 2015, 04:32:38 PM
Er, I finally read the comp. rules yesterday  :-[ and noted that one of the stipulations is that entries shouldn't have been entered into any other online competitions ...

Does the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge [which is a 71 -person group painting blog thingy] count?
The normal weekly submission system isn't a painting competition, just a big group paint along like on a forum.

The reason I ask is because the zombies I was going to enter have featured in it here -
http://thepaintingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/from-royw-10mm-very-fashionable-zombies.html (http://thepaintingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/from-royw-10mm-very-fashionable-zombies.html)

I thought I best check and save disqualification later.

I should have some zombie survivors finished in time anyway, if the above are ineligible.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 12 February 2015, 05:25:37 PM
I think you'll be fine there, no worries, as that's not a painting competition really, more of a WIP/Get Something Painted type affair.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Roy on 12 February 2015, 06:10:23 PM
Thank you for the ruling.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: fsn on 12 February 2015, 06:47:48 PM
(http://oldwayspt.org/sites/default/files/images/chickpea-photo1.jpg)

Chickpeas ... they look like ... peas ... but the colour of baked beans ...

They could be armoured ... peas?

I give up. Tell us!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Techno on 12 February 2015, 08:17:59 PM
Or very large space-hoppers ? (Sort of)
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: getagrip on 12 February 2015, 08:59:11 PM
SERIOUSLY (this is now a serious forum after all :D),  does anyone know what it is?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Fenton on 12 February 2015, 09:10:50 PM
Could they be used as Minions?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 12 February 2015, 09:13:41 PM
Squigggg thing that GW have with their goblins?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 13 February 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Would an open army entry be allowed if it contained a stand of minis entered into the fantasy catagory
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: getagrip on 13 February 2015, 05:36:28 PM
Quote from: Ironduke on 13 February 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Would an open army entry be allowed if it contained a stand of minis entered into the fantasy catagory

Apparently yes, if you include members of the legume family :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 13 February 2015, 06:22:12 PM
Quote from: Ironduke on 13 February 2015, 04:39:10 PM
Would an open army entry be allowed if it contained a stand of minis entered into the fantasy catagory

Yep, that's fine, no bother.

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 14 February 2015, 08:00:41 AM
And the winner is...
QuoteSquigggg thing that GW have with their goblins?

=D>
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 14 February 2015, 08:47:57 AM
 ;D
<:-P
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 15 February 2015, 11:09:08 PM
Matt of Munslow, great work mate, all that effort worthwhile eh, really great eye candy
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 21 February 2015, 10:48:44 AM
I have a question (though I think it has been answered before)... Can I enter the fantasy category with eight figures based individually or should I base them on a single stand?

I have them almost finished, but they will be my only entre this year... :(
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: toxicpixie on 21 February 2015, 11:24:28 AM
Iron duke, that's some cracking stuff in the Fantasy section - I love the samurai apes on tigers!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 21 February 2015, 02:07:04 PM
Quote from: hetairoi on 21 February 2015, 10:48:44 AM
I have a question (though I think it has been answered before)... Can I enter the fantasy category with eight figures based individually or should I base them on a single stand?

Have you got a movement tray they can go in?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: hetairoi on 21 February 2015, 03:03:16 PM
Mmm... I can make one. :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 21 February 2015, 03:43:13 PM
Quote from: hetairoi on 21 February 2015, 03:03:16 PM
Mmm... I can make one. :D

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 22 February 2015, 09:01:38 PM
Quote from: toxicpixie on 21 February 2015, 11:24:28 AM
Iron duke, that's some cracking stuff in the Fantasy section - I love the samurai apes on tigers!

Thanks mate, the Samurai apes were my favourites to paint, but best figs must be the AWI range, beautiful minis
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: toxicpixie on 22 February 2015, 10:13:54 PM
Yeah... I find myself tempted by some lovely newer sculpts. But also by some of the very characterful others!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: maciek on 23 February 2015, 08:33:22 AM
QuoteThe competition always runs throughout the month of February, so your can make your entries anytime between 1st February and midnight on Fri 28th Feb.

1. AFAIK 28th February 2015 is Saturday. So do we have time till 28.02.2015, 24:00 = Saturday/Sunday night ?
2. Please - change the deadline to Sunday night. Some peple, that can paint only in weekends would have chance to finish their stuff ...
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 23 February 2015, 04:51:17 PM
Quote from: maciek on 23 February 2015, 08:33:22 AM
1. AFAIK 28th February 2015 is Saturday. So do we have time till 28.02.2015, 24:00 = Saturday/Sunday night ?
2. Please - change the deadline to Sunday night. Some peple, that can paint only in weekends would have chance to finish their stuff ...

That's a typo, apologies for that. The deadline should be midnight on Saturday night, so folks have got chance to finish their entries on Saturday and get them posted up. 

We are away at a show on Saturday, but I'll be home by about 7-8pm.  I might leave the threads open a little later just to allow the folks in the US to get their entries in, but I'll be closing them at around 3am/4am on Sunday morning.

Next year is a leap year, so the deadline will fall on a Monday night.  Hopefully that will allow people an extra day over the weekend to get more entries finished up.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: maciek on 23 February 2015, 10:04:21 PM
OK.
I hope I'll manage to finish up during Saturday ...
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: celtofkernow on 24 February 2015, 09:26:56 AM
Can i put mounted Goblins in the mounted option? Or is it non-fantasy.

Cheers
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 24 February 2015, 05:02:11 PM
Quote from: celtofkernow on 24 February 2015, 09:26:56 AM
Can i put mounted Goblins in the mounted option? Or is it non-fantasy.

Those can go in either category, up to you which one you prefer.  Sometimes it's worth seeing which category would have less competition...  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: celtofkernow on 24 February 2015, 05:53:06 PM
many thanks
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: paulr on 24 February 2015, 06:57:47 PM
Quote from: Leon on 24 February 2015, 05:02:11 PM
Those can go in either category, up to you which one you prefer.  Sometimes it's worth seeing which category would have less competition...  ;)

Strategy,  in a wargames painting competition  :o :o :o ;D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Hertsblue on 24 February 2015, 09:27:26 PM
There are some corking entries in the mounted category. I really don't envy the judges' task.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 25 February 2015, 02:27:30 AM
There's only a few days left in the competition, so make sure to get your entries posted before the closing deadline of midnight on Saturday night!

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Dr Dave on 26 February 2015, 12:20:48 PM
Might sound a bit dim. But IF I had some pictures, where do I post them? Or do I simply email them in? :-\
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 26 February 2015, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Dr Dave on 26 February 2015, 12:20:48 PM
Might sound a bit dim. But IF I had some pictures, where do I post them? Or do I simply email them in? :-\

Thanks for the pics, I've received those now.  You'll need to go and make a post for your entries, something like:

"My Entry No. 1

Pictures to be added soon..."


I can then edit your posts and add in the pictures.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 27 February 2015, 03:09:14 AM
I've edited in all of the missing entry pictures, some really nice work on show!  I'm away at the Hammerhead show now until Saturday evening, so I'll check all of the entries when I'm back online.  The competition threads will be closing shortly after midnight on Saturday, so make sure to get them done in time!

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 February 2015, 06:35:30 AM
As if in early hours of Saturday or the early hours of Sunday Leon?  :'(
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Jc on 27 February 2015, 09:34:05 AM
  Well time is almost up for this year ,some cracking entry's this year,as usual.Good luck everybody.
For myself Its the taking part,and the friendly competition that's important, like my lad Simon and myself for the last 3 years we have made it yearly event of entry rivalry.
And of course it promotes the whole of the Pendraken range which can't be a bad thing.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Matt J on 27 February 2015, 10:18:41 AM
Just the 2 entries for me (real life caught up and kyboshed any 11th hour painting)

Good luck all.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 27 February 2015, 08:46:30 PM
He says "Just two"
Two amazing entries Matt! :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Ironduke on 28 February 2015, 09:57:36 PM
So when do we find out how many prizes Matt's silky skills have won, looks like I'm paying for my warband rules darn it!!! Is it judged over next few days? Good look to everyone, I've really enjoyed seeing the other entries (sometimes dismayed rather than delighted). It's been real fuel for the creative fire
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 28 February 2015, 10:10:21 PM
Only a couple of hours left folks!

Quote from: Ironduke on 28 February 2015, 09:57:36 PM
So when do we find out how many prizes Matt's silky skills have won, looks like I'm paying for my warband rules darn it!!! Is it judged over next few days? Good look to everyone, I've really enjoyed seeing the other entries (sometimes dismayed rather than delighted). It's been real fuel for the creative fire

We normally give the judges around 5 days or so to get their points allocated and then we'll do the announcement.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: maciek on 28 February 2015, 10:40:40 PM
You promised to wait until US time midnight, Leon !  :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 28 February 2015, 10:51:59 PM
Quote from: maciek on 28 February 2015, 10:40:40 PM
You promised to wait until US time midnight, Leon !  :)

I know!  I'll be leaving them open for a while yet, but probably not midnight US time, as that would be 5am!  I've just got back from the show, so I've been awake since 5am this morning already!   :D

They will be open until around 2am-3am UK time.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: getagrip on 01 March 2015, 12:30:03 AM
Quote from: Leon on 28 February 2015, 10:51:59 PM
I know!  I'll be leaving them open for a while yet, but probably not midnight US time, as that would be 5am!  I've just got back from the show, so I've been awake since 5am this morning already!   :D

They will be open until around 2am-3am UK time.

Do you actually ever sleep? ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 01 March 2015, 12:36:35 AM
Quote from: getagrip on 01 March 2015, 12:30:03 AM
Do you actually ever sleep? ;)

Yeah, usually 5am-midday, then up and back to work again.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: getagrip on 01 March 2015, 12:39:04 AM
Quote from: Leon on 01 March 2015, 12:36:35 AM
Yeah, usually 5am-midday, then up and back to work again.

Blimey!

That's a pretty hard core shift pattern  :o
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 01 March 2015, 12:41:16 AM
Quote from: getagrip on 01 March 2015, 12:39:04 AM
Blimey!

That's a pretty hard core shift pattern  :o

I know, we're hoping we can make it a bit more of a regular 9-5 before the end of the year.  But with Dave still at the day job he doesn't get down to the unit until 6pm, so he's working a 6pm-11pm shift as well.  We finish about the same time each night and then I head home and do a few hours work on the computer before bed.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 05 March 2015, 04:03:38 PM
Just a quick message to let everyone know that the winners of the 2015 Pendraken Painting Competition will be announced tonight, March 5th, at 7pm GMT!

:-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: scotthabanero on 05 March 2015, 04:28:21 PM
good luck everyone!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Techno on 05 March 2015, 04:37:24 PM
And thanks for the headaches.  ;)
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 05 March 2015, 05:10:36 PM
Our pleasure!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: strangefellow on 05 March 2015, 05:14:12 PM
Good luck to all. Glad im not the who has to judge, a lot of beautiful entries.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Kassad on 05 March 2015, 06:15:21 PM
Good luck everyone! Greats entries this year.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: getagrip on 05 March 2015, 06:17:04 PM
Good luck everyone; some truly stunning entries  =D>
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: kev1964 on 05 March 2015, 06:19:37 PM
What a great competition , some truly beautiful work across all categories, a true showcase of what can be achieved in 10mm. Judging these were far more difficult than i expected, i wish i had a pound for each time i looked at an entry picture  ;D,  now i'm going to relax with a nice bottle of red. ;D.
Well done to all who entered.



kev
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Fenton on 05 March 2015, 06:19:48 PM
Good luck

I have high hopes myself by going for the 'pity vote' and splitting the vote of  the well painted entries
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: paulr on 05 March 2015, 06:51:24 PM
Good luck to all who entered :)

Many thanks to all the judges, and apologies for the headaches ;)

Thanks to Leon, Pendraken and the other sponsors  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 05 March 2015, 07:01:07 PM
 :!! :-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 05 March 2015, 07:01:43 PM
Building some tension...  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 05 March 2015, 07:03:19 PM
And here it is: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,11625.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,11625.0.html)

:-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2015!
Post by: Leon on 12 March 2015, 03:40:04 AM
Make sure to place your votes in the People's Choice Award before 7pm tonight! 

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,11626.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,11626.0.html)

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