Pendraken Painting Competition 2025!

[Leon]

Definitely some nice entries coming in so far!

[sultanbev]

Personally I'm torn between "inspired" and "demoralised"!

I'm tending towards the latter, was going to enter some of my "normally-painted-to-an-acceptable-wargaming-standard" units but it's a bit outclassed, so don't feel inclined to bother at the moment. Maybe I'll change my mind before the end of the month!

[FierceKitty]

I'm tending towards the latter, was going to enter some of my "normally-painted-to-an-acceptable-wargaming-standard" units but it's a bit outclassed, so don't feel inclined to bother at the moment. Maybe I'll change my mind before the end of the month!

If it goes wrong and you place near the bottom, at least you can post something along the lines of "Congratulations to all those talented winners. I'm sorry that I shan't be joining the contest next year, but the specialist says my Hassenpfeiffer's disease is too far advanced for me to expect to make it even to Easter this year. Ah, well, the hope that I'd get somewhere this time, foolish though it was, has at least sustained me through a few pain-racked nights on life support..." and make the winners feel bad.

[sultanbev]

If it goes wrong and you place near the bottom, at least you can post something along the lines of "Congratulations to all those talented winners. I'm sorry that I shan't be joining the contest next year, but the specialist says my Hassenpfeiffer's disease is too far advanced for me to expect to make it even to Easter this year. Ah, well, the hope that I'd get somewhere this time, foolish though it was, has at least sustained me through a few pain-racked nights on life support..." and make the winners feel bad.

  It makes me tired just thinking about the effort to do that lol

[Federico]

If it goes wrong and you place near the bottom, at least you can post something along the lines of "Congratulations to all those talented winners. I'm sorry that I shan't be joining the contest next year, but the specialist says my Hassenpfeiffer's disease is too far advanced for me to expect to make it even to Easter this year. Ah, well, the hope that I'd get somewhere this time, foolish though it was, has at least sustained me through a few pain-racked nights on life support..." and make the winners feel bad.

Exactly this, delivered by Ricky Gervais

[Federico]

The quality and skill is a bit good isn't it? Personally I'm torn between "inspired" and "demoralised"!
It is making me get some of my toy soldiers painted and just a little bit nicer than I'd normally do though so ultimately I'm winning (he says reassuring himself).

Same here, I'm still following my plans for my armies but feeling compelled to give it a little extra attention... but then the Hassenpfeiffer kicks in...

[19th_century_octopus]

I guess it's that time of year again where this enigmatic octopus comes out from hibernation to post entries in this competition  . In reality I've just got off school for the midterm break and finally have the chance to post. My entries will hopefully pop up in the next week or so and I'd like to take this opportunity to commend those who have already entered, the quality of entries is exceptional as always.

In response to fred., I'm not sure where the ghosts are from (they might be wraiths/spirits from the 10-12mm fantasy, code FAN-UND8) but the 'Sardukar' are Sci-fi Human Collective power infantry, item code FWC-COL2. It is somewhat ironic, as I'm planning to enter an army of Human Theological painted to resemble Fremen (from Arrakis aka Dune)

[streetgang]

In response to fred., I'm not sure where the ghosts are from (they might be wraiths/spirits from the 10-12mm fantasy, code FAN-UND8) but the 'Sardukar' are Sci-fi Human Collective power infantry, item code FWC-COL2. It is somewhat ironic, as I'm planning to enter an army of Human Theological painted to resemble Fremen (from Arrakis aka Dune)

I can't wait to see those Fremen! I painted up those Saudakar (I think I've spelled their name about half a dozen different ways, maybe one of them is correct?) only because I had never entered the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category before and as soon as I saw those power infantry they immediately reminded me of the 1980s movie Saudakar (which I always wanted to paint up). Here is my blog post when I was thinking of the idea: Blog

[streetgang]

It's been a blast participating in the painting competition this year, especially since the majority of the figures I entered were purchased from Leon in person during Claymore and specifically purchased for this competition.

Some brilliant entries this year, the pictures are always excellent motivation for future projects. If anyone is interested, here is some of the rationale and background for my entries here, here and here.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Was thinking about posting my first entry somewhere random, like Vehicles, because...

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

 I looked at today's compo entries, just amazing stuff going on there.

[Shaun J]

Hello, I'd like to add some entry photos but it's saying they are too large (MB). I've used software (GIMP) to crop, any suggestions? Thanks

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Hello, I'd like to add some entry photos but it's saying they are too large (MB). I've used software (GIMP) to crop, any suggestions? Thanks

Set width to 800 (IMG width=800 close brackets
Might help

[Ithoriel]

The commonest way around it, Shaun, is to use an image hosting site such as Imgur, Flikr, Google Photos or the like, Link to the image there, make sure you drill right down to the actual image. The site handles images much better than it used to but storing huge files on the forum eats up storage space. 

[Shaun J]

Thanks - having spent over an hour trying think I'll have to give up..oh well     I get links from both google photos and tubmlr but I can't seem to get that to be a visible image on the forum.

[Ithoriel]

Thanks - having spent over an hour trying think I'll have to give up..oh well    I get links from both google photos and tubmlr but I can't seem to get that to be a visible image on the forum.

The usual problem people have is that they see an image and assume that's the image itself. It's often not and you need to drill down another level.


If it doesn't end jpg, png, gif or similar you are usually a layer too high still.

In extremis send an email to Leon and see if he can help.

[Last Hussar]

I keep meaning to finish off my entry - must get on to it.

[Leon]

Hello, I'd like to add some entry photos but it's saying they are too large (MB). I've used software (GIMP) to crop, any suggestions? Thanks

Shoot me an email if you're having any trouble and I'll get that sorted for you.

[clibinarium]

Thanks - having spent over an hour trying think I'll have to give up..oh well    I get links from both google photos and tubmlr but I can't seem to get that to be a visible image on the forum.

This is what I use to post photos from Google Photos here. It's a bit clunky as you have to do one image at a time, but it works. It will give you a link to post in the "insert an image" button here.
https://www.labnol.org/embed/google/photos

[19th_century_octopus]

I can't wait to see those Fremen!

Very glad to hear that, I hope others will share your view  . The quality of entries this year however is concerning... (for me)