Competition Entry discussion!

[Leon]

I had forgotten.
Are the three scales going to be evaluated differently?

It's not something I've thought about.  We've only ever had 10mm entries apart from these ones this year, so it's never been an issue.  I doubt we'll get many more 15/28 entries though, so we will probably put them all in together.

[Spenno]

It's not something I've thought about.  We've only ever had 10mm entries apart from these ones this year, so it's never been an issue.  I doubt we'll get many more 15/28 entries though, so we will probably put them all in together.

I will withdraw them if people don't agree with it, but i suppose it is they are in the open and not fantasy section.

[Leon]

I will withdraw them if people don't agree with it, but i suppose it is they are in the open and not fantasy section.

Nah, they're Pendraken figures, there's nothing in the rules against it! 

There's actually a couple of items in the Fantasy which are easily 35-40mm high, they'd be great entries!

[blacksmith]

I will be adding some 10mm hobgoblins when i recieve them in the post

Don't bother please. You know you don't have to. Really. 

[blacksmith]

It's not something I've thought about.  We've only ever had 10mm entries apart from these ones this year, so it's never been an issue.  I doubt we'll get many more 15/28 entries though, so we will probably put them all in together.

I humbly think different scales cannot compete among them as the bigger the model the easier to use different techniques and get better results IMHO. But of course I'll happily accept any decision on this regard; I commented it initially because I was highly impressed with the level of Spenno's dwarves thinking they were just 10mm 
OTOH, in the anything goes category you could technically include anything in any scale. 

[fred.]

Considering Open already includes Armies, Dungeons, Monster and individual figures, I'm not sure the scale makes any great difference.

The more the merrier - while Pendraken is primarily known for its 10mm figures, if the 15 or 28mm figures do well in the painting comp then it will raise their profile.

[blacksmith]

Considering Open already includes Armies, Dungeons, Monster and individual figures, I'm not sure the scale makes any great difference.

The more the merrier - while Pendraken is primarily known for its 10mm figures, if the 15 or 28mm figures do well in the painting comp then it will raise their profile.

Well expressed and I agree with that.

[Jagger]

Have you considered a prize category for "best painting tip"?  Perhaps one tip allowed per photo submission.   I suspect everyone is looking for a few good tips to improve their 10mm painting.  Anyway, just an idea for next year.

[Techno]

Considering Open already includes Armies, Dungeons, Monster and individual figures, I'm not sure the scale makes any great difference.

The more the merrier - while Pendraken is primarily known for its 10mm figures, if the 15 or 28mm figures do well in the painting comp then it will raise their profile.

I totally agree with Fred...I'm sure the judges will take things into consideration as regards scale anyway. (and of course the obvious bribes of bottles of an alcoholic nature...hic !)
If 'he'd' been cast up ....I'd have been having a go at painting 'Jim'...a 10mm scale monster that's nearer to a 'normal' 15mm scale.
I'll just have to make a figure that I think will fit into the Pendraken ranges....and suits my own style of infrequent painting.
Cheating ....Me ?

Best painting tip is a good idea for future comps.
Here's mine.....Don't leave your new brushes in a little tin pencil case on the floor when you have cats.....Under NO circumstances take one of the said brushes...Remove the plastic ferule...Put it in your mouth and suck, to tease the tip together.....Unless you want to know what matured cat widdle tastes like.
Unfortunately I do....An experience I do NOT want to repeat.
For your information it does NOT taste like flat lager !

Cheers - Phil. (It's made me go cold remembering that.....UGH !!!....Spit , spit, spit.....Wash mouth out, over and over again !)

[blacksmith]

The Grand Duchy of Cheddar, OMG! 
That cute house is hand made?

[Techno]

Good grief......I agree....
And mucho praise to all those I haven't praised already....You're making me really jealous !
Top notch !

Cheers - Phil.

[irregularwars]

The Grand Duchy of Cheddar, OMG! 
That cute house is hand made?

Thanks Blacksmith - yes, the house is scratch built. Each wall panel, door plank and tile cut from thin mdf and stuck together with much cursing.The hill that the house emerges from is three layers of cork tile.

[blacksmith]

Thanks Blacksmith - yes, the house is scratch built. Each wall panel, door plank and tile cut from thin mdf and stuck together with much cursing.The hill that the house emerges from is three layers of cork tile.

Lovely cute house

[Arsenus]

To everyone...

Very good job! Anything Goes entries are fabulous!

[Luddite]

You're all mad.  These entries are rubbish.  

Not a painted eyebrow or button on show anywhere, let along properly painted eyes.  

Shocking lack of quality.  



Aye some pretty fine examples on show so far.  The cheese army is going to be difficult to beat i suspect.  A very nice little offering there.

I like the 'Third Reich' in power armour...just a really simple but effective model and paintjob.

The undead mist bases look fab individually but i'm really not sure on mass...

I like the fantasy army although it doesn't look 'cohesive' enough for me.


So far, i'm not seeing the 'socks blown off' entry though!  I reckon its lurking out there...

If i get a bit of time i might dig out a few of my feeble offerings, steal their souls, and post them up for common ridicule.  After all, someone has to come last!