Pendraken Miniatures Forum

With the Winners and Runners-Up all decided by our Judges, we now turn it over to the Forum members to find our People's Choice Award winner!

Below are all of the entries who picked up at least one point from our judges, plus some of the favourites here at Pendraken HQ.  Every Forum member is allowed 3 votes from this selection, with voting closing at 6pm on Tuesday 15th March.  So, have a browse through these excellent candidates, and choose your 3 favourites!

The winner will receive £25 worth of goodies from Minibits: http://www.minibits.net/ (http://www.minibits.net/)


1. Bradpitre's SYW French
(http://sm2.photorapide.com/membres/156/photos/ccf0rp.jpg)


2. Leon026's Vistula Legion
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/s81Y43.jpg)


3. Redstef's Antrim's Foot
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Redstaf/LoAAnt1_zpsk28glpig.jpg)


4. Vladgothic's AWI British foot
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/vladgothic/DSC_0746A.jpg)


5. Aksu's Walloon Regiment
(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13561.0;attach=5290;image)


6. Martin 1914's WWI Middle East
(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13563.0;attach=5141;image)


7. Paulr's German Asien Korps
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Pendraken%20Painting%20Competiition/2016/IMG_1336_zpsqycngosw.jpg)


8. Sebastopold's WWII Germans
(http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/17/44/74/45/12735510.jpg)


9. petercooman's Confederate cavalry
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff441/petercooman123/DSC03546_zpsoagud2pq.jpg)


10. JWebster's Numidian cavalry
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Ce_Am68qOg/Vsrl80FkgII/AAAAAAAACQs/1AxtKMTj7PM/s1152-Ic42/Numidian1.jpg)


11. Redstef's Portland horse
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Redstaf/LoAWLG3_zpstcozwdjn.jpg)


12. Obsidian23's 16th Light Dragoons
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z382/Obsidian2011/10mm%20figures/image_zpszrji8xg1.jpeg)


13. JWebster's Carthaginian elephants
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F9z-p6aHrRc/VtOMZoZprPI/AAAAAAAACSE/NvrOjVcUbvU/s800-Ic42/Elephant1.jpg)


14. Bradpitre's 30YW cavalry
(http://sm2.photorapide.com/membres/156/photos/wmcw9s.jpg)


15. RoyWilliamson's Land Rover
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8P9GohzL2Xo/VsrWZ2J311I/AAAAAAAAE_0/kWQUIOgJfG0/w794-h553-no/Zombie%2BLand%2BRover%2B-%2BBalanced.jpg)


16. paulr's US supply wagon
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Pendraken%20Painting%20Competiition/2016/IMG_1370_zpspd1edxkg.jpg)


17. Hoagie's US jeep
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj576/Voncarsten/DSC00509.jpg)


18. Forez42's Sherman DD
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm193/Maxime_Ladret/IMG_6662_zpsoe6ox1x7.jpg)


19. Womble67's Engineer tank
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-REiboqkiD-E/VtLrW4gqVPI/AAAAAAAAmaM/JYH3XgZpDMk/s850/20160228_115634.jpg)


20. Fred's MkIV tank
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BOnUNx1ZGbA/VtMOQflK9fI/AAAAAAAAF1c/YU-IP_ht9kw/s800-Ic42/German%252520Tank%252520020.jpg)


21. fsn's Conqueror
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1674/25229242882_c9d304072f_h.jpg)


22. O Dinas Powys's 'Deacon' gun carrier
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/Meirion_Hopkins/10mm%20Minis/Pendraken%20Competition/iPhoneM%208022.jpg)


23. irregularwars' Water elementals
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7ISXZehPRbg/Vssv2JvJP3I/AAAAAAAAEBk/VEZXemH88Eg/s1600/DSCN4356.jpg)


24. Hoagie's mammoth
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj576/Voncarsten/DSC00701.jpg)


25. Nosher's red Goblins
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8dfGiALTmY/VjdipIeWFgI/AAAAAAAABkU/drLcKrGj3bA/s1600/DSC09244.JPG)


26. RoyWilliamson's Barbarians
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s-58ql62hEI/VqzswMLrscI/AAAAAAAAE7I/hiF3jRQoyaA/s600/Warband1.jpg)


27. Fenton's Goblins
(http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt334/SteveW_04/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160227_115230.jpg)


28. Martin 1914's WWI Command
(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13566.0;attach=5149;image)


29. Leon026's Napoleon command
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/0mIqIe.jpg)


30. Nosher's 3 French Generals
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vzlYUAbIaMM/Vs28u1i-hFI/AAAAAAAACJo/oL1aPve-oQI/s320/DSC09540.JPG)


31. Hetairoi's Goblin ballista
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P2Wk6vCODgg/VtM816W0FCI/AAAAAAAAHew/dTUvPhaSAMo/s1600/IMG_20160228_181505.JPG)


32. Aksu's LOA French artillery
(http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13566.0;attach=5294;image)


33. Leon026's 'Napoleon Allies'
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/xcFVVE.jpg)


34. Bodvoc's Vikings
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh499/Merlin1960/VikingRaiders3_zpsowcr08kk.jpg)


35. jchaos's Gnomes
(http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu205/jchaos79/DSCF4475_zpsd2s9mqdi.jpg)


36. Werthor's AWI Continental army
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l575/PendrakenMiniatures/2016%20Painting%20Competition/Werthor1_zpschnfiawk.jpg)


37. Paulr's AWI British army
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Pendraken%20Painting%20Competiition/2016/IMG_1440_zpsu9kr9atw.jpg)


38. TSV90DangerRoss's AWI Continental army
(http://i.imgur.com/Gl3yXsBh.jpg)


39. Nosher's Vampire army
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ihiuZJIjk_k/VhpXi6l4yZI/AAAAAAAABhc/wcNL-2bJw0w/s1600/DSC09218.JPG)


40. TinyTinTroops' 1914 Germans
(http://www.tinytintroops.co.uk/painting/2016_c_upload/GB01.jpg)


41. fred's Lizardmen army
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yJQ6IbnrVfk/VtNmJobm_YI/AAAAAAAAF3E/BUITor1GIYw/s1024-Ic42/Lizardmen%252520026.jpg)


42. JWebster's Carthage army
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3aV0e5xOE8Q/VtOMfLJPymI/AAAAAAAACSE/JsndgxXTzvk/s1024-Ic42/Carthage1.jpg)


43. O Dinas Powys' Sci-Fi army
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/Meirion_Hopkins/10mm%20Minis/Pendraken%20Competition/iPhoneM%208102.jpg)



Good luck to everyone!

8)

1: bodvoc's vkings: that was the winner for me in that category.Just lloved it.

2: roywilliamsons red car. Really nice colours and Nicely detailed

3: aksu's walloon regiment: again nice colours who work well togheter.

votes added

My votes go to the following

1: 34. Bodvoc's Vikings

2: 15. RoyWilliamson's Land Rover

3: 16. paulr's US supply wagon

Take care

Andy

I've picked that supply wagon because it takes really good painting to bring such a dull subject to life. That impresses me to no small degree.

I am not saying who I voted for, but I only considered those who had not already recieved a prize.

Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 08 March 2016, 11:34:35 AM
I am not saying who I voted for, but I only considered those who had not already recieved a prize.

What Orcs said :)

Its unfortunate but I suspect some of the photographs themselves do not do justice to the skill of some of the contestants' entries.

Votes added. It was extremely difficult to choose between all these wonderful examples. Well done chaps!
Cheers,
Aksu

I have added my votes,( and did not vote for myself in the interests of fairness). It is very hard to pick just 3 as the standard is so high, talented chaps all!

I included in my votes the entry that's got me thinking, "Oh, I want to collect some of those!"  ;D

I just went for 'looks interesting/different/fun', subjective art judging is FUN!  :-B =O

Why can't I vote for myself three times?

Westie makes a  good point (and I don't believe I've ever typed that before) about photographs.

I got a vote! I got a vote!

Thank you whoever that was.

How am I supposed to only pick 3 from all of those great entries. I got to about 12 possibles on my first pass through.

Going to need a paper and pencil - also having individual and army entries from the same person makes it harder.

Doubly glad I didn't have to judge the whole lot!!

Oops, and you can't change your votes like previous years. I put in some quick starter votes meaning to have a think and a revise - oh well.

Quote from: fred. on 08 March 2016, 05:16:45 PM
Oops, and you can't change your votes like previous years. I put in some quick starter votes meaning to have a think and a revise - oh well.

I've just edited the poll so you can change your votes now.

8)

Good evening everyone!!
I also voted, and obviously not for me !!!
but the first for his great work of transformation and uniformologic accuracy ........ the second for perfectly find the right colors for the spirit of the army and the staging very nice .... .... and finally the 3rd because he will be a great competitor soon !!!
but it is true that it is very difficult to choose ....... I see the pictures many times before deciding .........
eric

Quote from: Leon on 08 March 2016, 05:18:22 PM
I've just edited the poll so you can change your votes now.

8)

Thanks  :-[

Quote from: fred. on 08 March 2016, 05:13:20 PM
How am I supposed to only pick 3 from all of those great entries. I got to about 12 possibles on my first pass through.

Going to need a paper and pencil - also having individual and army entries from the same person makes it harder.

Doubly glad I didn't have to judge the whole lot!!

Seconded

Quote from: Leon on 08 March 2016, 05:18:22 PM
I've just edited the poll so you can change your votes now.

8)

#:-S I'd also put in some initial votes aiming to revise them

Good to see Aart Brouwer's name is still remembered.  8)

Quote from: Westmarcher on 08 March 2016, 11:56:29 AM
Its unfortunate but I suspect some of the photographs themselves do not do justice to the skill of some of the contestants' entries.

Indeed, I never get the lighting right on my pictures, so i suspect many others have the same problem.

I don't care though, I just enter to be part of it!

I forgot to enter my complete armies for the ACW though!

Now I have some empathy for the judges - hard to decide. In many cases they are just different styles or something. I am really shocked to see 10mm figures painted with black lining and highlighting shading on faces and so on. I have seen many many 28s that are not that good. Seeing them in person would be even better.  I chose Pendraken figures because they have enough detail that a simple wash will make everything stand out great - I honestly don't know how you guys can paint to that level.

Does it stop you voting for yourself ? (just kidding)

I still think I should get extra credit for painting eyes in 10mm (on the elephants ...). If not extra credit, maybe just a visit from the men in the white coats

John

I always think the People's Choice is a LOT harder to judge than the individual categories !   ;D

Though, some of those were really difficult to judge. (Personally I could have permed 3 from 'oodles' in a couple... I see Forbes has a starting list of 12 in his first run through !).

JW is absolutely right, in that in an ideal World it would best to be actually have the individual models/armies/bases to see in the 'flesh'....Sadly I think we all know that, that is just going to be a dream.

Anyway.....Enjoy scratching your heads, like we poor b*ggers did for the last month. :P ;)

Cheers - Phil

Voted.
Congrats to all who took part.

IF it runs again next year I will try to join in. (But aware that my chances of winning are minimal No make that less than minimal!)

That can only be zero I'm afraid.

Votes cast
Paulr's AWI British Army - I really like Pauls crisp sharp painting style
Leon026 Napoleonic Allies - tempting me even more to do Naps in 10mm
TinyTinTroops 1914 Germans - making field grey look interesting
good luck to all

Thanks Redstef, I consider that high praise given the quality of your work :-[ :)

Outstanding, i wish i could paint like these guys.  :-[

Painting is one thing and the painting here I would never be able to emulate...

But at this scale 'staging' is at least as important and I have voted for units which have a more 'organic' appearance.

Thanks to those who have voted for my entries  :D >:< :x

For me, the Spirit of the Forum side is at least as important as the painting and modelling aspect. Anyway, I've cursed three victims with my votes - still never picked the winner - best of luck to everyone, there are some cracking entries up there :)

Cheers!

Meirion

No votes for me!

Now if well painted units fail in their first battle, will this one utterly destroy the opposition? :-\

;D ;D ;D

Quote from: petercooman on 11 March 2016, 12:24:37 PM
No votes for me!

Your not on your own  :'(  there are four of us

:-\

Take care

Andy

I am thinking of setting up a Facebook support group page for us

Quote from: Fenton on 11 March 2016, 04:21:21 PM
I am thinking of setting up a Facebook support group page for us

Nice idea   :D

Take care

Andy

No worries

Yours

Mr Kevin Phillips Bong

Very good, Steve.  :)
Cheers - Phil

I think it says something about the quality of the competition that those four haven't been picked (yet!).

Though as with most public votes (from Strictly and Eurovision to the Independence Referendum and the General Election) I do find myself wondering what on earth people who voted a certain way* were thinking :-)

:-\ :-\  ;) :D :D


*For which read "not like me!"

Quote from: Ithoriel on 11 March 2016, 05:27:37 PM
Though as with most public votes (from Strictly and Eurovision to the Independence Referendum and the General Election) I do find myself wondering what on earth people who voted a certain way* were thinking :-)

:-\ :-\  ;) :D :D


*For which read "not like me!"

Like it :)

Take care

Andy

*** Whistles innocently ***

WooHoo

Mr No longer Kevin Phillips Bong

Quote from: Fenton on 11 March 2016, 07:59:39 PM
WooHoo

Mr No longer Kevin Phillips Bong

Just googled the name. Like it   :D

Take care

Andy

 :-bd :-bd :-bd <:-P

Thanks to all who voted for my work. My votes went to Fred's MkIV tank - love the camo and mud, Martin's WWI command - great character, and Bodvoc's Vikings - stunning display! It was indeed difficult to choose between all the great examples.
Cheers,
Aksu

Have added my votes, well done to everyone involved though, some fantastic stuff in here and very hard to pick 3 favourites.
To those who have voted for me, thank you very much, it is greatly appreciated.

Last few hours for voting, Gang....
Cheers - Phil

For a noob on the forum I'm very pleased to have received a couple of votes  :D, its a nice compliment  :)

Its a tough process having to vote as the standard is incredible.

And that's it folks!  After a week of voting, there was only one vote separating the top 2, but the winner of the 2016 Aart Brouwer People's Choice award is...


Bodvoc - Vikings!
(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh499/Merlin1960/VikingRaiders3_zpsowcr08kk.jpg)

Bodvoc wins himself £25 worth of Minibits goodies and I'll be contacting him shortly to arrange his prize.

Congratulations, and thanks again to everyone who entered this year!

:-bd

Congratulations Bodvoc =D> =D> =D>

Thanks to all who voted, choosing was not easy

Wow, that was close!  :o
Thankyou to everyone who voted for me, the standard was really high and I found it difficult to vote for just 3
I am already planning what to paint for next years competition ;)

Well wonBodvoc.

Congratulations Bodvoc  <:-P :-bd

Take care

Andy

Well done, that man !!
Cheers - Phil

A well deserved victory!  It has a certain " je ne sais quoi" !     :D =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

Mollinary

Congrats Bodvac a very nicely staged entry.

The spread of votes for this round really shows the depth of quality entries to the comp.

Thanks chaps, and of course many thanks to Pendraken for staging the comp. and creating such a friendly forum.  :)

Congratulations Bodvoc, cracking entry. I think you should celebrate with a trip to the Jorvik Viking Centre  
(https://d13yacurqjgara.cloudfront.net/users/474893/screenshots/1409161/viking-02-05-14-02.gif)

Congratulations to the winners and all participants at every stage of the competition. As someone new to Pendraken 10mm I've found the painting talent and enthusiasm on show, amazing and inspiring. Looking forward to next year's competition.
Regards to all.
Martin

Hey, I've got a little sticker and a label saying I won the peoples choice, how cool is that!   :)

Very

Very well done that man  :D

Cool badge. You can also be a Sheriff too   ;)

Nobody ever messed with the sheriff !

(Gratuitous Emerson, Lake & Palmer quote.)  ;)

Cheers - Phil

Quote from: Techno on 16 March 2016, 08:20:43 AM
Nobody ever messed with the sheriff !

Just as well Bob Marley is no longer alive (but, watch out, Eric Clapton still is).  :P

[and I aint volunteering to be a deputy]

Oh, nearly forgot, congrats, Bodvoc.  =D>

Quote from: Westmarcher on 16 March 2016, 08:50:38 AM
Just as well Bob Marley is no longer alive (but, watch out, Eric Clapton still is).  :P

It's Josie (from ELP's "The Sheriff) you want to be wary of.....Not Bob M or Eric C.  ;)
How's your back today, Matey ?

Hope you've had as brilliant an improvement as we've had with the horsey with the abscess in his 'tootsie'.

Cheers - Phil

Thank you for those who have voted for me! It's really humbling.