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Post by Tim C on Jun 16, 2008 19:54:58 GMT
To be honest I had thought about not running anymore painting contests here after the very few entrants we got last time out. However as the title says I am a soft old git and I think we should go for another one.
I am not sure of a theme yet or even if there needs to be one but there will definitely be another contest and it will have prizes again I am not sure what yet but there will be some. I have a few ideas on the prize front so watch this space as far as that goes. So then guys thoughts on what sort of contest you would like this time.
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Post by darkmessiah on Jun 16, 2008 20:19:00 GMT
pre heresy space marines??  perhaps a feral/wild theme? or perhaps urban? good on ya for runnin another comp as well  |
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Post by bruenor on Jun 16, 2008 20:59:56 GMT
How about a free for all, any mini as long as it's a single unconverted piece.
Supposed to be a painting contest.
Or
"The Little guy"
Plenty of small, or undertrodden minis out there.
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Post by jabberwocky on Jun 16, 2008 22:43:14 GMT
*Cheers*
I'm in!
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Post by redcorsairs on Jun 17, 2008 4:24:08 GMT
Sounds cool, I will try and enter this time round.
Not sure what categories you could do though.
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Post by Tim C on Jun 17, 2008 10:46:02 GMT
Actually I like the sound of a free for all with no restrictions, also no categories either just a straight forward paint something and enter it that then gives us the possibility of having the tougher choice of choosing a winner.
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Post by bruenor on Jun 17, 2008 12:59:06 GMT
That's what I was thinking of.
The only restrictions I would put on it is no bigger than a "Monster", i.e.=something on a 40mm base, and no conversions or dioramas.
Just a single mini on it's proper base size (resin scenic bases allowed, but must be the right size base for the mini), no 20-35mm's mounted on 40mm bases to make more of the mini.
I say about size restrictions as you can't judge a Warhound Titan, the same as a squat or Halfling.
No conversions, as it would be a contest about painting, not sculpting skills.
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Post by zapoteke on Jun 17, 2008 17:41:21 GMT
Sounds ace Tim!  I too really like the free for all idea... just the restrictions Bru mentioned. |
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Post by Tim C on Jun 17, 2008 20:03:37 GMT
Yep I think so too, personally I don't mind bigger than usual bases I rarely put minis on the bases they come with like my Lotr Dwarves they are larger than standard GW bases but for the ease of the rules then maybe it is for the best.
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Post by armouredwolf on Jun 19, 2008 16:07:54 GMT
Now that im back to painting and modeling. after my Re-faire Im game for this.
AW
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Post by razhburz on Jun 20, 2008 16:13:16 GMT
ahh this sounds ace! I'm in for sure. I don't mind bigger scenic bases, though.
Really looking forward to this!
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Post by chemicalcaveman on Jun 27, 2008 13:16:45 GMT
I'm up for this! Is there a deadline on this competition yet or have I missed it?
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Post by bruenor on Jun 27, 2008 21:41:52 GMT
The thing about oversized bases is they sometimes over shadow the minis itself.
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Post by darkmessiah on Jun 28, 2008 12:09:27 GMT
The thing about oversized bases is they sometimes over shadow the minis itself. suppose thats up to the painter to decide upon i find a sightly larger base is good for adding atmosphere, it enables you to tell more of a story. as for not allowing scrath builds, i can understand people not wanting sculpters to gain an advantage, but the fact of the matter is that i dont have a huge mini range, and i wouldnt have been able to enter the last comp if i hadnt sculpted somethin. i think it would be fairer if to say that sculpting shouldnt be considered, only the painting. as for the comp is their anythin more definitive on timescales and themes? id like to start planning what and when i can do somethin |
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Post by Tim C on Jun 30, 2008 11:01:46 GMT
I have been giving this some thought and think that the way to go would be paint a stock miniature of any type or size and keep it on its standard base. I also would like it done in a Rackham esq style that is to say the base is just left black with no scenery at all that then puts all the attention on the mini and it is the mini that is what is being judged at the end of the day.
If I can pull it off the prize for winning will be a pretty good one so this will give all you mini painters something to shoot at.
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Post by razhburz on Jun 30, 2008 13:02:44 GMT
sounds cool to me! no dates set as of yet, then?
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Post by thryth on Jun 30, 2008 13:26:48 GMT
Hi, Thanks for running another contest Tim! That is very nice of you. I'm not sure that I'll enter, though with the restrictions on the base. I don't game (not anymore  ), I just paint miniatures for its own sake, so requiring a plain, "standard" base won't work for me. Just so you know. |
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Post by jabberwocky on Jun 30, 2008 13:54:31 GMT
Hi, Thanks for running another contest Tim! That is very nice of you. I'm not sure that I'll enter, though with the restrictions on the base. I don't game (not anymore ), I just paint miniatures for its own sake, so requiring a plain, "standard" base won't work for me. Just so you know. Looking forward to this one! Thanks once again for having another go at it, Tim. As for the base restrictions, I (for the most part) try to put a lot of emphasis on my basing as well. I don't know how you paint, Thryth, but perhaps you could just modify your painting process to do the mini itself and temporarily mount it on a plain black base. After the contest is over, then go ahead and complete the base--I for one would like to see it again after the contest on a decorated base. It's what I'll probably do with my entry. |
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Post by darkmessiah on Jun 30, 2008 14:15:15 GMT
perhaps you could just modify your painting process to do the mini itself and temporarily mount it on a plain black base. After the contest is over, then go ahead and complete the base--I for one would like to see it again after the contest on a decorated base. It's what I'll probably do with my entry. i was just goin to suggest that |
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Post by Tim C on Jun 30, 2008 14:23:22 GMT
Exactly you can easily remount the mini or the other option is to photshop your finished mini onto a plain black base, I don't game either, doing it this way means that the voting is on the mini and not on any basing at all which IMO makes the voting fairer as basing is something we are either good at or we aint.
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Post by tadme48 on Jun 30, 2008 21:03:54 GMT
I think that is a very good idea.
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Post by bruenor on Jul 2, 2008 7:02:25 GMT
Hmmm the only problem I can forsee is the minis with integral bases such as Reaper and Blue Moon.
Maybe a decorated base would be better, but one that is the proper size for the mini.
No 40mm bases for single 20-25mm based minis.
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Post by jabberwocky on Jul 2, 2008 18:00:48 GMT
Hmmm the only problem I can forsee is the minis with integral bases such as Reaper and Blue Moon. Maybe a decorated base would be better, but one that is the proper size for the mini. No 40mm bases for single 20-25mm based minis. Hmm. Bit of a dilemma, there. A few options: 1) Remove the mini from the base. Rather excessive, and I think the least attractive option. 2) Require the base to be painted black. After the competition you can go back and finish the base. 3) Put the mini (including the base) on a adequately sized black base. If painting the base is allowed, it should be kept to the sculpted minimum, IMHO. Paint what is there, nothing more added. If it is a broccoli base, do the best you can. No flock, grass, whatever. |
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Post by darkmessiah on Jul 2, 2008 22:40:46 GMT
i think we should just photoshop the bases out, that way we can keep it all even. ill gladly PS peoples stuff if they need it
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Post by Tim C on Jul 3, 2008 15:08:43 GMT
I can see the problems that the no basing idea will present and I also know that not everyone will have an image suite of some kind to remove a base or insert a plain one I may have to rethink this a bit but I would like to keep this a contest that is judged solely on the mini as I know what the top prize is going to be and I think it will be worth keeping the rule in to make the winning model a model that has been judged solely on the quality of the mini, I have entered many contests where despite the judges saying that bases are not taken into account at the end of the day with human nature they clearly are.
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