AND THE WINNERS ARE!!!

[General Bt Sherman]

Congratulations to all the winners. Great work!

Bryan

[petercooman]

As a full time modelmaker and designer I've found that my 'winners' often differ markedly from the judges.. It would be really interesting to hear what criteria (if any) where used, what did they like about the entry etc. to make them select them as winners.

Same here, there is stuff in there that i would never choose myself. Not saying it isn't good of course, but just not my style. I like painting more of a gritty stye, so naturally bright colours don't fancy me. One of the reasons i always delay the nap project 

[Matt J]

at the end of the day it is art so is very subjective, a certain style will be liked by one person and not another.

as a competitor it would be interesting to see what points each entry received (not necessary which judge scored what points)

another factor will always be the differing standard of photography but i'm not sure how that can be got around (he says wishing he'd traded in his 10 year old camera  )

[petercooman]

at the end of the day it is art so is very subjective, a certain style will be liked by one person and not another.

Yeah it's what i mean, didn't came out like that though

It's another story of 'to each its own' and to the jury the malt



No seriously, all deserved to win without doubt!

[Leon]

For those who are interested, I've popped up the summary of the points allocated to each of the entries, along with some of the comments given by the Judges:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,7097.0.html

[Techno]

I think Peter & Matt have hit the nail on the head regarding style.

One man's meat is another man's poison (If I can put it like that)
Certainly no poison in all these brilliant entries.....(You know what I mean ! )

We all have our own (let's use the word again) subjective ideas of what 'stands out'.

It WAS headache pills time ! 

Cheers - Phil.

[Hertsblue]

Yes, there are several entries that I would have picked as my winners. That said, I can understand why the eventual winners were picked and they are certainly worthy of the titles.

Perhaps the judges should be allowed to do what the Model Engineer judges used to do and allocate "Commended" and "Highly Commended" to deserving cases.

[Jc]

  Great work,and well done to the winners, and all the other entrants who took part. I know that just picking up a paintbrush and taking part is good enough for me,though i must work on the photo side of things. Any hints?  Anyhow the hobby keeps me sane and allows me to dodge Tv "zombievacation" by the likes of big brother and j-kyle,which she who shall be obeyed must watch.

[hetairoi]

Congratulations to all the winners!
It was an honor to participate in the competition for the first time, and I am very happy with my results, considering the high level that we have seen in the entries (BH62, you are my new idol...) 

Cheers!

[Sigur]

Great work! The prices are very well deserved, congratulations!

[jdeleonardis]

Congratulations everyone!  Great entries this year!

[Fenton]

Well done everyone

As for the results some of the ones I thought would win did and some didnt , but its all very subjective and all the entries were excellent

I was surprised by the low number of entries for 20th Century foot..expect lots of WW1  entries next year

[Old Chilly-arch]

            Of course, naturally, the highest commendations and congratulations to all those who,
who, who - sniff - CURSES!!! AND I HAD SUCH A GOOD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH LINED UP!
Thank you! Thank you! Unaccustomed as I am to winning anything, etc., etc     
     Never mind, no really, it's only for fun isn't it! Boo Hoo! Sob. Wail & Gnash.
               Can't paint. Can't take decent photos.
                       Carn't tipe eyether;
                            bust washers,
                                  Richard

   Old: i.e. over 45. All right, 55.      Chilly: Cool. Alternatively thin blooded.     Arch: Playfully mischievous. Or bent double.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Everyone!
Sulk over!  
Next year... It shall be... erm... Not mine again! 

[bombshell games]

Fantastic contest and entries! It was a great event to sponsor.

Congrats to all that participated!!

[Womble67]

Hi everyone
                I would just like to congratulate everyone who took part in a painting competition, there was some absolutely fantastic entries and well done to all the winners.

Take care

Andy

[J.S.]

Wow, I really didn't expect being among the winners this year. main reason:

- J.S.'s Austrian Hussars - I liked these and the idea of including the image that inspired them, they may have scored higher had the image been clearer and brighter.

I'm also not happy with the pictures of the miniatures, but since I could no longer build on the skills and top-notch camera of my (now ex-)girlfriend, I had to content with my cellphone camera which was kinda frustrating  

Anyways, congratulations to everyone involved, looking forward to next year 

[Kassad]

Congratulation to all winners!!

[mollinary]

A great achievement to win against such strong competition!   Congratulations to all!   

Mollinary

[Leman]

Excellent stuff all round and the Honved hussars were especially inspiring for me.