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Title: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 January 2012, 01:24:19 AM
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After the resounding success of last years debut competition, the 2012 event was virtually guaranteed!  This year it's even bigger and better, with more categories, more prizes, and hopefully more entries!

This year, thanks to the leap year, the competition will be running for 4 weeks and 1 day, starting on Feb 1st, and running through to Feb 29th.  

And this time around there will be 7 categories!  We've split the Foot category, to separate those rather colourful 18th C. types from the endless green/brown/greyness of the 20th C.  Also, we've created a separate category for all of the Fantasy & Sci-Fi entries.  And finally, we've added an extra Open category, to allow entries of any size, from a small snapshot of your army, right through to the whole table if you fancy!  

Categories:

Foot - Pre-20th C. - Min: 3 / Max: 10 figures on a single base, and pre-1900.
Foot - 20th C. - Min: 3 / Max: 10 figures on a single base.
Mounted - Min: 3 / Max: 8 figures on a single base.
Vehicle - Single vehicle on or off base.
Fantasy & Sci-Fi - Anything Fantasy or Sci-Fi oriented, maximum base size of 60x60mm.
Open - Single Base - Anything which doesn't fit into the other categories, with a max base size of 60x60mm.
Open - Anything Goes! - Anything at all you'd like to put in, diorama's, armies, whole tables, 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

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

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

- You may enter as many times as you like but each entry is only allowed a single image (except for the 'Anything Goes' category, see below).  You can combine several shots into a montage if you wish, but still only one overall image.  If you have any difficulty posting pics, they can be emailed to Pendraken and we'll put them up for you.  We'll also be linking some good photo tutorials closer to the start date.

- The 'Open - Anything Goes' category may have 3 photo's, as it's difficult to cover a whole army with just a single photo!  You can also still put several images together into a montage if you would prefer that.

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

- 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.

- 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.

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


This year we've got a massive £360 worth of prizes lined up, and we'll be announcing those in the next week, so keep an eye out for that!  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!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Arsenus on 06 January 2012, 07:04:34 AM
I'm in!!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: rexhurley on 06 January 2012, 08:35:22 AM
"Entries will be judged on the painting first and foremost, but remember that effective basing can make a nice entry look even better."

As does being able to take a photo in a professional backlit white booth like a lot of last years winners  :'( :'(... :(

It'll be nice to know how we can even that playing field out for this year's event.

Cheers
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Nosher on 06 January 2012, 08:41:02 AM
I will definately be entering more of my 'averageness' this year because it was great fun last year.

I find myself a little bit dasappointed that there isnt a specific 'army' category as I have spent the last twelve months paiting armies rather than concentrating on vignettes.

'Anything goes' is too broad a spectrum - no doubt the category will be won by some magnificent oversized vignette which looks spectacular but has limited use in terms of playing a wargame. I will still enter an army in the category
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 06 January 2012, 08:58:08 AM
The two Corps of Prussian troops I used last night, my French or my AWI will all have to be in the army section, as they all have more figures per base than the catagories permit!  :'( Maybe some Jagers or Chasseurs a Pied might qualify...  ;)
Ho hum.
At least my halflings are suitablefor fantasy!  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: J.S. on 06 January 2012, 10:01:25 AM
can't wait for it!  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: jchaos79 on 06 January 2012, 10:59:01 AM
I have a questioin, the kick off is 1 Feb, but wich is the deadline?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Steve J on 06 January 2012, 11:26:27 AM
29th February.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Shecky on 06 January 2012, 04:51:35 PM
Placing order today!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 January 2012, 05:11:30 PM
Quote from: Nosher on 06 January 2012, 08:41:02 AM
I find myself a little bit dasappointed that there isnt a specific 'army' category as I have spent the last twelve months paiting armies rather than concentrating on vignettes.

'Anything goes' is too broad a spectrum - no doubt the category will be won by some magnificent oversized vignette which looks spectacular but has limited use in terms of playing a wargame. I will still enter an army in the category

It was tricky finding something which would allow Dungeon entries as well, so this was the best all round solution.  I'd expect to see a lot of armies featured in it hopefully.  I've also just amended the rules to allow up to 3 photo's per entry in this category, just the 1 would be too restrictive.  You can still combine a load of pics into a single image though, as with the other categories.

Quote from: mad lemmey on 06 January 2012, 08:58:08 AM
The two Corps of Prussian troops I used last night, my French or my AWI will all have to be in the army section, as they all have more figures per base than the catagories permit!  :'( Maybe some Jagers or Chasseurs a Pied might qualify...  ;)

I did increase the cavalry maximum slightly as I knew you'd just done those ones the other day, but only up to 8 unfortunately.  Would they fit into the 'Open - Single Base' category though?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 06 January 2012, 05:40:53 PM
Thanks Leon, i shall do my best to fit in!  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 06 January 2012, 05:49:26 PM
As cavalry have gone up to 8 per base, it might be reasonable to allow up to 15-20 infantry on a base. Its possible to get 12 on a Warmaster base without trying so 10 is a little low.

It will be interesting to see what entries are in open - glad you mentioned dungeons, as I might not thought of it, and it will give me a reason to get some more critters painted.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 06 January 2012, 05:52:07 PM
Photo wise, it's quite easy to create a light booth, which gives you good even light, and gives the clean white background effect. There are lots of tutorials online. In the past for 10mm figures I've created a photo booth from a white hanky and some paint pots, with a normal desk light.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 06 January 2012, 07:57:25 PM
One question: I'm planning to paint some Pendraken Orcs individually based on 1 cent coins. In which category would they fit?

Ps. (I suppose my Wolfestein project cannot be included in this comp, can it?  :P)

Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 January 2012, 09:14:55 PM
Quote from: fred12df on 06 January 2012, 05:52:07 PM
Photo wise, it's quite easy to create a light booth, which gives you good even light, and gives the clean white background effect. There are lots of tutorials online. In the past for 10mm figures I've created a photo booth from a white hanky and some paint pots, with a normal desk light.

Have you got any links to useful tutorials, it would save me a bit of time when it comes to doing the other Comp threads?


Quote from: blacksmith on 06 January 2012, 07:57:25 PM
One question: I'm planning to paint some Pendraken Orcs individually based on 1 cent coins. In which category would they fit?

Ps. (I suppose my Wolfestein project cannot be included in this comp, can it?  :P)

The Orcs would go into the 'Fantasy & Sci-Fi' category, either individually, or you could place them into a small movement tray and photo them as a unit?  Or you could put them all on your gaming table, and enter a large group of them in the 'Open - Anything Goes!' category!  Or both even!

Wolfenstein could be included if you want, again in the 'Open - Anything Goes!' category, as it hasn't been entered in any other online competitions has it?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 06 January 2012, 09:30:14 PM
Quote from: Leon on 06 January 2012, 09:14:55 PM

The Orcs would go into the 'Fantasy & Sci-Fi' category, either individually, or you could place them into a small movement tray and photo them as a unit?  Or you could put them all on your gaming table, and enter a large group of them in the 'Open - Anything Goes!' category!  Or both even!

Wolfenstein could be included if you want, again in the 'Open - Anything Goes!' category, as it hasn't been entered in any other online competitions has it?
It hasn't but as they are old news I supposed you would prefer something "unseen".
Thank you for your help!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 January 2012, 09:39:11 PM
Quote from: blacksmith on 06 January 2012, 09:30:14 PM
It hasn't but as they are old news I supposed you would prefer something "unseen".
Thank you for your help!

It's nice to see new things on the Forum, but anything which has been painted in the last 12 months is eligible for the Comp!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: peterdong on 06 January 2012, 11:25:06 PM
I have a quick question:

Does artillery fit into foot or vehicles?
Can it count as both?

Cheers, Peter
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 January 2012, 11:41:44 PM
Quote from: peterdong on 06 January 2012, 11:25:06 PM
I have a quick question:

Does artillery fit into foot or vehicles?
Can it count as both?

Cheers, Peter

If I remember right from last year, artillery went into the 'Open - Single Base' category.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Luddite on 07 January 2012, 07:30:28 PM
Ooh interesting.

I might enter this year...
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: AndyT on 07 January 2012, 09:38:16 PM
Count me in. I have new French Naps and Viking waiting to be painted.

Cheers, Andy
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: rexhurley on 08 January 2012, 02:02:37 AM
Quote from: Leon on 06 January 2012, 09:14:55 PM
Have you got any links to useful tutorials, it would save me a bit of time when it comes to doing the other Comp threads?

Thanks to Fred I got curious and googled it, here's one decenet thread for an idea Leon and others who want it...time to disappear to my local hardware store :) thanks Fred for the push.

http://www.cybermodeler.com/special/photobooth.shtml

And when you click on it scroll down for the article the top bit is all advertising

EDIT: Quote fixed.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 08 January 2012, 02:16:13 AM
Quote from: rexhurley on 08 January 2012, 02:02:37 AM
Thanks to Fred I got curious and googled it, here's one decenet thread for an idea Leon and others who want it...time to disappear to my local hardware store :) thanks Fred for the push.

http://www.cybermodeler.com/special/photobooth.shtml

And when you click on it scroll down for the article the top bit is all advertising

EDIT: Quote fixed.

Excellent, that looks fairly easy to knock up.

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 08 January 2012, 02:23:03 PM
I am in with my Dark Elves Army, just ordered the correct bases a few days ago :P
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Pruneau on 14 January 2012, 03:58:37 PM
Here are some pictures of my foamboard photobooth, it has only one lamp at the  top, but the reflection inside makes for almost no shadows at all, even with  the one lightsource.

http://runequestfun.blogspot.com/2010/10/miniature-photo-booth.html
http://runequestfun.blogspot.com/2010/08/fotocabine-voor-figuurtjes.html
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 16 January 2012, 05:27:28 AM
We've now announced the Prizes: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4465.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4465.0.html)

And the Judges: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4459.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4459.0.html)

Only 2 weeks before the competition opens!

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Derbo on 17 January 2012, 10:04:35 PM

Just started painting for this years competition :)
Can´t wait to see all the other beautifully painted miniatures.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 January 2012, 10:22:38 PM
Mine have arrived, will not be starting until I finish the 15mm army I am using on 10 & 11 Feb is finished!
It's all going to be tight!
:D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 22 January 2012, 04:27:37 AM
Just over a week to go before entry opens, I hope everyone's busily slapping paint on things!

:D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: andymac on 22 January 2012, 09:50:54 AM
Hi Guys and Gals,

Just a quick line to say good luck to you all, I am really looking forward to judging again this year.  Going by the standard of the entries from last year I can't wait to see what this year brings.

So all the best

Andy :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Glandalf on 25 January 2012, 07:51:30 AM
A have a question:
My fantasy units are base in 80x40mm bases. There are no legal?  :(
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Chad on 25 January 2012, 09:47:04 AM
Leon

Just received my e-mail advising of the above.

How did you know I use a paint roller?  ;)

Chad
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Womble67 on 25 January 2012, 10:36:21 AM
hmm I'm not very good at painting, however, I am willing to give it a go and see what happens you never know

Andy
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 25 January 2012, 07:52:14 PM
Quote from: Glandalf on 25 January 2012, 07:51:30 AM
My fantasy units are base in 80x40mm bases. There are no legal?  :(

You'd have to enter those in the 'Anything Goes' category I'm afraid.

Quote from: Chad on 25 January 2012, 09:47:04 AM
How did you know I use a paint roller?  ;)

:D

Quote from: Womble67 on 25 January 2012, 10:36:21 AM
hmm I'm not very good at painting, however, I am willing to give it a go and see what happens you never know

Excellent, the more the merrier!  If nothing else, it's handy motivation to get some painting done.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 25 January 2012, 09:31:25 PM
Hah !...

Well, I haven't painted anything for well over two years...and if I'm going to have a go I think everyone should....
Might have to use a 'wax five' instead of a paintbrush tho'.

Cheers - Phil. (Which bit of the brush is best to use ?...The pointy end or the fluffy end ?...I've forgotten.)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Chad on 25 January 2012, 10:32:15 PM
Use a roller Phil then you don't have to worry.   ;)

Chad
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 26 January 2012, 08:50:24 AM
Sounds good to me Chad !  ;D
What size roller to you recommend for fine detail ?  ;)
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: goat major on 26 January 2012, 08:58:30 AM
we should have a "painted with a roller" category. I defy AndyMac to do eyeballs with that!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 29 January 2012, 07:15:20 PM
Tell you what...
This painting lark is a lot harder than I remember ! :o......Doesn't help when most of the paints are getting a tad on the 'thick' side too. :'(
(And I wish someone had given me a hint about spraying such small figures.....Kiera went flying when I pressed the wossname on top of the can !) ;D
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: goat major on 29 January 2012, 08:23:40 PM
Always be careful pressing your wossname when you're stood next to Kiera
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 29 January 2012, 08:36:14 PM
Quote from: Techno on 29 January 2012, 07:15:20 PM
Tell you what...
This painting lark is a lot harder than I remember ! :o......Doesn't help when most of the paints are getting a tad on the 'thick' side too. :'(
(And I wish someone had given me a hint about spraying such small figures.....Kiera went flying when I pressed the wossname on top of the can !) ;D
Cheers - Phil.
Ignoring all the obvious answers....

Double sided tape and painting sticks are very useful.

Water works wonders on paint - fairly thin is generally good for small figures.

If all else fails go for a roller  ;)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 29 January 2012, 08:52:02 PM

Quote from: goat major on 29 January 2012, 08:23:40 PM
Always be careful pressing your wossname when you're stood next to Kiera
I'm beginning to think a certain person has more than one membership on this forum.  ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: fred12df on 29 January 2012, 08:36:14 PM
Ignoring all the obvious answers....

Double sided tape and painting sticks are very useful.

Water works wonders on paint - fairly thin is generally good for small figures.

If all else fails go for a roller  ;)

I was being very lazy Fred...I just stuck her onto the top of a wine cork..(Not the most stable of items to use perhaps)..rather than a stick/spatula....Which would have been far more sensible. #-o
With luck I might just be able to save some of the old paints with water.....I'll give it a whirl.....Otherwise I'll find some old emulsion and use that roller. ;)

Cheers - Phil.



Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 30 January 2012, 02:38:43 AM
Just a quick reminder, entry opens on Wednesday!   :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Wanax on 30 January 2012, 08:16:19 AM
Hi there,

This may be a question already answered, but what's the dimension of pic to post on the forum for the competition 2012?
Many thanks,

Sandro
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 30 January 2012, 07:21:00 PM
Quote from: Wanax on 30 January 2012, 08:16:19 AM
Hi there,

This may be a question already answered, but what's the dimension of pic to post on the forum for the competition 2012?
Many thanks,

Sandro

The easiest way is to host the pictures somewhere else (like Flickr/Photobucket/etc.), and then link them from here.  If you need any help with that, let me know.

You can also post them directly, using the 'Additional Options' when you are typing your post, but these attachments are limited to only 128kb per pic.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 31 January 2012, 05:41:52 PM
Figures and materials arrived although no "dispatched email" has been received  :-\
Anyways, starting off tomorrow and will post after finisheing.

Will it be allowed to open my own WiP thread???
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 31 January 2012, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: sebigboss79 on 31 January 2012, 05:41:52 PM
Figures and materials arrived although no "dispatched email" has been received  :-\
Anyways, starting off tomorrow and will post after finisheing.

Will it be allowed to open my own WiP thread???

Hmm, the email was sent, it must have been lost into the interwebs!

WIP threads are great, it's always good to see the entries progress, and you can start those threads in the Painting Comp board: http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,61.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/board,61.0.html)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 01 February 2012, 04:44:14 AM
The 2012 Pendraken Painting Competition is now officially open!  Good luck to everyone!   :-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 01 February 2012, 06:30:23 PM
I was painting my entry this morning when by accident my 3 year daughter slighly cut my right eye's cornea so I'll have to wait a few days until I resume my painting. Not a good start, ins't it?  :-S
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 01 February 2012, 06:50:08 PM
No....That isn't a good start !
Are we talking a sharp fingernail or a Swann Morton 10A........? (Sorry, that's not in the slightest bit funny !)
Hope that's better really soon blacksmith....Bet that's bloody sore....
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 01 February 2012, 07:07:25 PM
Quote from: Techno on 01 February 2012, 06:50:08 PM
No....That isn't a good start !
Are we talking a sharp fingernail or a Swann Morton 10A........? (Sorry, that's not in the slightest bit funny !)
Hope that's better really soon blacksmith....Bet that's bloody sore....
Cheers - Phil

Actually the thing is pretty painful and right now I look like a bloody pirate with my eye patched, but according to the doctor it's going to be just a couple of days if things don't get complicated (crossing fingers). So I hope I'll publish my entry in a week or so, quite before the end of the comp.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 01 February 2012, 09:31:35 PM
OUCH......Hope that feels a lot more comfortable soon 'B'...and there are no complications....Get well soon.
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 01 February 2012, 09:41:06 PM
Quote from: Techno on 01 February 2012, 09:31:35 PM
OUCH......Hope that feels a lot more comfortable soon 'B'...and there are no complications....Get well soon.
Cheers - Phil
Thank you!  :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 01 February 2012, 09:46:42 PM
Blimey, that sounds sore.  :ar!

Haven't suffered that badly at the hands of my children, worst was getting bumped on my just broken nose by my then 3 year old. @-)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 02 February 2012, 12:30:22 AM
I've had the worst child related pain of all time.

A stickle brick...
...on the floor...
...in the dark...
...with bare feet.

:'(

Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Arsenus on 02 February 2012, 08:23:21 AM
Mounted skeletons goes in mounted categorie or fantasy?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 02 February 2012, 10:55:32 AM
Quote from: Leon on 02 February 2012, 12:30:22 AM
I've had the worst child related pain of all time.

A stickle brick...
...on the floor...
...in the dark...
...with bare feet.

:'(


Ouch! but still I  think a hurt in the eye wins :)
BTW, Leon has told me off-board that I'll get extra points in the painting competition for being Wounded in Action, right Leon?  :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 02 February 2012, 07:43:35 PM
Quote from: blacksmith on 02 February 2012, 10:55:32 AM
Ouch! but still I  think a hurt in the eye wins :)

Maybe a little...  :D

Quote from: blacksmith on 02 February 2012, 10:55:32 AM
BTW, Leon has told me off-board that I'll get extra points in the painting competition for being Wounded in Action, right Leon?  :D

Ah, it's not me you need to bribe, I'm not judging anything!  You need to send Nik a bottle of single malt, that'll do the trick...! 
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 02 February 2012, 08:29:04 PM
Quote from: Leon on 02 February 2012, 07:43:35 PM
Maybe a little...  :D

Ah, it's not me you need to bribe, I'm not judging anything!  You need to send Nik a bottle of single malt, that'll do the trick...! 
Hey Nick! :P
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: nikharwood on 02 February 2012, 09:47:37 PM
Quote from: Leon on 02 February 2012, 07:43:35 PM
Ah, it's not me you need to bribe, I'm not judging anything!  You need to send Nik a bottle of single malt, that'll do the trick...! 

Too bloody right - none of that blended rubbish  <)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Peritas on 03 February 2012, 10:55:49 AM
Hy Leon

A simple Question

Is it available to post several pics for any entrance for example Foot Before 1900?????

Thanks in advance

Best Regards :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 03 February 2012, 07:35:09 PM
Quote from: Peritas on 03 February 2012, 10:55:49 AM
Is it available to post several pics for any entrance for example Foot Before 1900?????

You can only pose 1 picture per entry.  However, you can combine several images into one picture, in a montage, like these ones from last year:

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/5306/lateromancommandbergen.jpg)

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s350/snafupainter/mammoth/mainpic-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 04 February 2012, 12:45:32 AM
Centaurs would go in mounted category or in Fantasy?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 04 February 2012, 02:31:18 AM
Quote from: blacksmith on 04 February 2012, 12:45:32 AM
Centaurs would go in mounted category or in Fantasy?

Fantasy!

8)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Peritas on 05 February 2012, 03:19:55 PM
Hey Leon

Sorry to repeat me but I saw that the people is posting several units in the same category of the competition. :-\

Is this right??? Only to post more units ;D

Thanks a lot

Best Regards :d
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 05 February 2012, 08:27:32 PM
Can I confirm that it is a single base of figures for each category (other than Open - anything goes)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 February 2012, 10:09:37 AM
Quote from: Peritas on 05 February 2012, 03:19:55 PM
Sorry to repeat me but I saw that the people is posting several units in the same category of the competition. :-\

Is this right??? Only to post more units ;D

Do you mean more than one entry?  If so, you can enter each category as many times as you like!

:D

Quote from: fred12df on 05 February 2012, 08:27:32 PM
Can I confirm that it is a single base of figures for each category (other than Open - anything goes)

Yep, single bases, I've contacted those who've posted multiple base shots.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Peritas on 06 February 2012, 01:38:17 PM
Hi Leon

Thanks  ;)  CLEAR


Now I have to chose the entry.
Best Regards
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 12:13:33 PM
Leon, could you give me some examples of Open on single base entry? I'm not very sure about what would fit there apart from artillery.
TIA
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 07 February 2012, 12:18:57 PM
Quote from: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 12:13:33 PM
Leon, could you give me some examples of Open on single base entry? I'm not very sure about what would fit there apart from artillery.
TIA

You could have an artillery piece, a small vignette, a command base, casualty markers, etc.

:D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 12:56:07 PM
Quote from: Leon on 07 February 2012, 12:18:57 PM
You could have an artillery piece, a small vignette, a command base, casualty markers, etc.

:D
But wouldn't all those things you've named go into the Open Anything Goes Category as well?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 07 February 2012, 01:00:43 PM
Quote from: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 12:56:07 PM
But wouldn't all those things you've named go into the Open Anything Goes Category as well?

Yep, it all depends on the base sizes.  If it's 60x60mm or smaller, it can go in the 'Single Base', if it's bigger then it has to go in the 'Anything Goes!'.

Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 01:04:40 PM
Quote from: Leon on 07 February 2012, 01:00:43 PM
Yep, it all depends on the base sizes.  If it's 60x60mm or smaller, it can go in the 'Single Base', if it's bigger then it has to go in the 'Anything Goes!'.


OK, thank you!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 01:10:24 PM
Hello again  :D
An infantry command stand would go in the foot or in the open single base category?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 07 February 2012, 01:28:27 PM
Again, it would depend on the base size and how many figures:

Foot - Pre-20th C. - Min: 3 / Max: 10 figures on a single base, and pre-1900.
Foot - 20th C. - Min: 3 / Max: 10 figures on a single base.


These both require at least 3 figures on the base.

Open - Single Base - Anything which doesn't fit into the other categories, with a max base size of 60x60mm.

If it was only 2 figures, then they would go in this category.


Now, if your entry fits the guidelines for both category's, then it is up to you which one you put it in.  Maybe the one where you will have a better chance of a prize?   :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 07 February 2012, 02:09:29 PM
Blacksmith, have a look at last year's open category entries. IIRC the entry rules were pretty much the same. I entered an armoured ambulance with casualty and medic ad one entry and a artillery piece as another.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: blacksmith on 07 February 2012, 05:20:58 PM
Quote from: fred12df on 07 February 2012, 02:09:29 PM
Blacksmith, have a look at last year's open category entries. IIRC the entry rules were pretty much the same. I entered an armoured ambulance with casualty and medic ad one entry and a artillery piece as another.
Thank you Fred :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: jchaos79 on 08 February 2012, 08:47:31 PM
Hi, just a question: I had entered some pics to the competition in mounted and foot category. I posted a Single pic but having 3 stands with figures (a unit for my wargames system). Is this correct? or should I only take a pic of one STAND of the unit?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 09 February 2012, 12:10:55 AM
Quote from: jchaos79 on 08 February 2012, 08:47:31 PM
Hi, just a question: I had entered some pics to the competition in mounted and foot category. I posted a Single pic but having 3 stands with figures (a unit for my wargames system). Is this correct? or should I only take a pic of one STAND of the unit?

I popped you a PM through, did it arrive?  You will need to reduce the entry to just one base of figures unfortunately.  Let me know if you would like to put a new picture up, or if you would like me to edit the one which is already there.

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: peterdong on 09 February 2012, 02:46:01 PM
Can I post in the "anything" category with my Russian army? (It has a little bit of Pithead  :()
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 09 February 2012, 03:01:30 PM
Quote from: peterdong on 09 February 2012, 02:46:01 PM
Can I post in the "anything" category with my Russian army? (It has a little bit of Pithead  :()

Yeah, an army would be fine, but you'd need to hide the Pithead stuff though!

:D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: geoffb on 15 February 2012, 02:41:00 PM
Am I right in thinking there should only be one model in the vehicle category?
I have three panthers done and was going to enter one but see some entries have more than one vehicle in them?
cheers
Geoff
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 15 February 2012, 02:44:48 PM
Quote from: geoffb on 15 February 2012, 02:41:00 PM
Am I right in thinking there should only be one model in the vehicle category?
I have three panthers done and was going to enter one but see some entries have more than one vehicle in them?
cheers
Geoff

Yep, only one base/vehicle per entry.  I usually pop a quick email through to any entries which don't meet the criteria.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Nosher on 19 February 2012, 08:36:35 PM
How are people getting around the filesize issue for uploading????  :(

I know I am a self confessed IT Illiterate but I simply cannot post anything other than a thumbnail sized pic whatever I seem to try?  :-[

What am I doing wrong  :o and why cant I post large pics or more than two pics in a single post?  :'(
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 19 February 2012, 08:53:18 PM
Quote from: Nosher on 19 February 2012, 08:36:35 PM
How are people getting around the filesize issue for uploading????  :(

I know I am a self confessed IT Illiterate but I simply cannot post anything other than a thumbnail sized pic whatever I seem to try?  :-[

What am I doing wrong  :o and why cant I post large pics or more than two pics in a single post?  :'(

Most folk are hosting them elsewhere and linking them from here.  I'm popped you a PM through about sending me the pics and I can upload them for you.

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 21 February 2012, 08:34:39 PM
We've passed the 100 entries mark, actually 110 now!  Great stuff on show so far, I wonder what the last 8 days will bring?!   :-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: peterdong on 21 February 2012, 10:58:32 PM
Um Leon, I know that only 2 people from each category will get a prize, but after the competition is over are the judges allowed to let us know how many points each of our entries received (only for those that want to know, of course)? That way, everyone who participated would get a little bit of feed back on how they did. Maybe it could be sent through a PM.

Please?  ;) :D
Thanks, Peter
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 21 February 2012, 11:47:56 PM
Quote from: peterdong on 21 February 2012, 10:58:32 PM
Um Leon, I know that only 2 people from each category will get a prize, but after the competition is over are the judges allowed to let us know how many points each of our entries received (only for those that want to know, of course)? That way, everyone who participated would get a little bit of feed back on how they did. Maybe it could be sent through a PM.

Anyone who receives at least a point from the Judges, but doesn't win a prize, will go into the People's Choice Award, where all of the board members get to vote on who their favourite is.  So if you don't get a main prize, and aren't in the People's Choice, then unfortunately you didn't receive any points.   :(

The downside of so many entries is that a lot of people won't get any points, but we hope that everyone enjoys taking part, maybe gets a few tips/ideas for the future, and makes a little progress on their own personal lead mountain.

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Peritas on 22 February 2012, 05:09:44 PM
Hey Leon

Really something is missinig for me.

is it possible to entry with the same pic in differents categories???? :D

Thanks a lot

Best REgards
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 22 February 2012, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Peritas on 22 February 2012, 05:09:44 PM
is it possible to entry with the same pic in differents categories???? :D

Not really no.  A few people have entered a base of foot in the Foot Category, and then entered their whole army (including those foot figures) in the 'Anything Goes' category, which is OK.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: peterdong on 22 February 2012, 11:00:49 PM
Quote from: Leon on 21 February 2012, 11:47:56 PM
Anyone who receives at least a point from the Judges, but doesn't win a prize, will go into the People's Choice Award, where all of the board members get to vote on who their favourite is.  So if you don't get a main prize, and aren't in the People's Choice, then unfortunately you didn't receive any points.   :(

The downside of so many entries is that a lot of people won't get any points, but we hope that everyone enjoys taking part, maybe gets a few tips/ideas for the future, and makes a little progress on their own personal lead mountain.

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If we do get in to the People's Choice award and don't win, can you still tell us how many points we received.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 22 February 2012, 11:11:46 PM
Quote from: peterdong on 22 February 2012, 11:00:49 PM
If we do get in to the People's Choice award and don't win, can you still tell us how many points we received.

Yeah, no bother, just pop me a PM after everything's finished.

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 23 February 2012, 01:50:57 PM
Hi Leon
IF....The opportunity arises.....Like we actually see the sun in the Preselis before the end of the comp....Are we allowed to delete a pic and replace it with a hopefully better one ?
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 23 February 2012, 01:55:30 PM
Quote from: Techno on 23 February 2012, 01:50:57 PM
Hi Leon
IF....The opportunity arises.....Like we actually see the sun in the Preselis before the end of the comp....Are we allowed to delete a pic and replace it with a hopefully better one ?
Cheers - Phil.

Yeah, that's no bother.  You can either make a new post with a better picture, or email me the link for a new image, and I'll edit it into the current entry.

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 24 February 2012, 03:14:45 AM
144 entries now, with 6 days left to go! 

:!!   :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 26 February 2012, 03:16:59 PM
Only 3 days left folks, don't leave it too late!

Also a quick note, I've gone through and edited some of the entries, sizes on some, and others changed from attachments to hosting, so just in case anyone was wondering why their entry showed an 'edited' note!

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Maenoferren on 26 February 2012, 10:27:16 PM
Quote from: Leon on 26 February 2012, 03:16:59 PM
Only 3 days left folks, don't leave it too late!


EEK :-SS :-SS :-SS
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 26 February 2012, 10:28:43 PM
Less than a dozen entries in both the 20th C. Foot and the Vehicle category's, could be better odds of winning a prize in those two...  :-\
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: GavinP on 27 February 2012, 09:57:29 AM
Oy Leon, I've been banking on my chances in the vehicle class with the lack of numbers. I can't paint anything else at the moment as my Conservatory which is my painting room is currently being redone with a new roof and my paints etc are all packed up. They should have been done on Friday, but they weren't. >:(
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 27 February 2012, 11:49:11 PM
Well over 200 entries now!   :o

Only 2 days left though, so not long left to get those final entries in!

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Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: SchuleinP on 28 February 2012, 09:48:55 PM
Just posted my 30 yrs Danish and my wifes 30 yrs Scots.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 28 February 2012, 11:47:08 PM
Quote from: SchuleinP on 28 February 2012, 09:48:55 PM
Just posted my 30 yrs Danish and my wifes 30 yrs Scots.

Thanks for the entries, looking good!  I've had to move the Mounted Command to the Anything Goes category, as there were several bases in the shot.  Let me know if you'd like me to crop the image and move it back to the Mounted category.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 29 February 2012, 01:04:44 AM
Well this is it folks, the last day of the competition!  Entry closes at midnight tonight, so make sure you've got those last minute entries posted up! 

:!! :-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Maenoferren on 29 February 2012, 02:36:20 AM
managed to get some in, still a number to get photographed but have lost the will to live tonight so hopefully will ahve the time and inclination to get the goblin warband photographed tomorrow :D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 29 February 2012, 03:56:04 PM
305 entries now, keep 'em coming!

:-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 01 March 2012, 03:27:08 AM
And that's all folks!  After a massive 320 entries, across 7 categories, entry is now closed!

A huge thank you to everyone who has entered, and good luck to everyone.  There's been some fantastic work on show, in every category, and I hope everyone has enjoyed taking part.

The Judges will now be locked away in a room while they make their decisions!  The official Winners Announcement will be made in 6 days time, at 6pm on Tuesday 6th March!  Make sure you're online!

:-bd
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Luddite on 01 March 2012, 10:44:32 AM
666?
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 01 March 2012, 02:47:31 PM
Quote from: Luddite on 01 March 2012, 10:44:32 AM
666?

Yeah... I noticed that myself as well when I made the post.  It was originally going to be 6pm on Wednesday 7th instead, but something made me change my mind...  :-\ :d
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Techno on 01 March 2012, 04:03:05 PM
Weird...
I like to think of myself as a fairly rational person....But I get all (very) superstitious if I see 665 (the number of the typo) plonked down anywhere. X_X
As Iron Maiden sang.
"Nine, Nine, Nine....The number of the Police " (Or something like that )
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Luddite on 01 March 2012, 04:14:58 PM
Quote from: Techno on 01 March 2012, 04:03:05 PM
As Iron Maiden sang.
"Nine, Nine, Nine....The number of the Police " (Or something like that )

=O
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Arsenus on 01 March 2012, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: Techno on 01 March 2012, 04:03:05 PM
As Iron Maiden sang.
"Nine, Nine, Nine....The number of the Police " (Or something like that )
Cheers - Phil.


;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 06 March 2012, 06:54:14 AM
666 minutes to go!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 March 2012, 01:34:19 PM
Quote from: fred  12df on 06 March 2012, 06:54:14 AM
666 minutes to go!

I hope you didn't get up at five to 7 just to make that post!
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: athens-fantasy on 06 March 2012, 01:58:27 PM
Why not? It would be worth it!  :d :d :d :d
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: fred. on 06 March 2012, 05:43:08 PM
No. It's about 10 mins after the alarm normally goes off, and I was able to post from bed with my iPhone  :)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 06 March 2012, 06:18:44 PM
And the winners have been announced!

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4798.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4798.0.html)
Title: Re: Pendraken Painting Competition 2012 Info and Rules!!!
Post by: Leon on 14 March 2012, 06:34:54 PM
Voting has now closed in the People's Choice Award, and the winner is...

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4853.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4853.0.html)

:-bd

Thanks to everyone who has taken part in this years Competition, we hope you all enjoyed it, and we're looking forward to doing it all again next year!

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