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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: Ray Rivers on 07 December 2008, 12:43:43 PM
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Well...
Dunno, how this will go over with everybody...
But, anyway, I was thinking... how about an informal, fun Christmas painting competition?
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Rules (subject to modification):
1) Subject: Minimum of any single miniature. o_o The miniature need not be Christmas themed.
2) Photo: Single image (allowing multiple photo angles)
3) Basic painting requirement: A significant proportion of the subject should be painted in either or red, white and/or green, in whatever proportion the artist chooses... or whatever the artist deems appropriate ::)
4) Number of entries: Unlimited
5) Extra Points:
**** +5 votes if the miniature is wearing a Santa hat.
6) Duration of vote: 8 days.
Entry Submission: PM me (subject Christmas Competition Entry) with either an image or url link and a description of the miniature (manufacturer and name) of your entry no later then 2359, 24 Dec. 2008.
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Red and white probably are the two colors I have the greatest problem with, so, a chance to practise here.
Anyway, if there is enough interest (think 10 as a minimum), I'll be happy to compile the photos onto a single "poll" thread on Christmas and we can have a bit of good cheer with voting and bantering.
So... anybody up for the challenge?
Comments... recommendations?
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im up for it. but i think 90% is a bit much. it should be.
> all miniatures entered should have a GOOD proportion of red white and or green on them.
minis with Santa hats get 1 extra point to boost there score . :D
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Agreed...
I dropped it to 80%... but as it is informal, I think we can be pretty liberal here... it's more the intent than anything else. And the intent is fun, nobody will be disqualified for not having enough red and white coverage.
Okay... editing here... I changed the requirement to a "significant" proportion, but it is really whatever folks want... the competition is meant to be fun... so really...
Will update rules as folks chime in.
minis with Santa hats get 1 extra point to boost there score . :D
lol
I like it. :D
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I could be in...
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I could be in...
Oh come on... just a bit of fun!
;D
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I could be in...
Oh come on... just a bit of fun!
;D
Looks like I'm in then... ;)
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I could be in...
Oh come on... just a bit of fun!
;D
Looks like I'm in then... ;)
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Looks like fun, Ray. Why not painting a single miniature in between ...
I'm in.
:D
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I could be in...
Oh come on... just a bit of fun!
;D
Looks like I'm in then... ;)
I'm in with a retrospective piece i did a while back.
;)
The Commander
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looks like we are on our way.
thats 5.
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looks like we are on our way.
thats 5.
???
Only 5!
Come on folks... it's just for fun and a Christmas treat for us all to enjoy.
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Oh, fine. I'm in. :P
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Ever since I started painting miniatures, I liked the idea of christmas-themed figures!!!
I am in! ;D
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Ever since I started painting miniatures, I liked the idea of christmas-themed figures!!!
I must say I am completely opposite in my view of Christmas mini's - I hate and loathe them with a vengeance
On that basis - I'm in o_o
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8. WOOP is there a chance we could do some sort of prize. an incentive to say the least. ?
I'm sure we could do something. possibly a free mini or a coupon or code. (reckon we could heckle one of our sponsors into a discount code ;))
think it would be nice if we could.
TW
http://lovinggiants.blogspot.com/
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Oh excellent!
Yes and indeed, remember, it doesn't have to be Christmas themed... though I do have a rather twisted idea along those lines...
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As for a prize... hmm... I'll have to ponder on that one for a while...
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im in... i'll have a look for a suitable mini when i get home!!
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:)
Good shop Chaps... we're getting there.
Important note: Basic painting requirement modified once again to include green.
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I'd be happy to rummage and look for a prize. maybe we could all donate one of those figures thats been lurking at the bottom of our lead mountain. personally i have a few old citadel pieces that might deem worthy. i think painters figures (the kind that have nice details worthy of a good paint job) would be nice.
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Count me in. I'm sure I can find a suitable miniature somewhere in the mountain. :D
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Count me in. I'm sure I can find a suitable miniature somewhere in the mountain. :D
Super!
Welcome number 10. May the games begin...
Hopefully some more brave adventurers will also take part.
On another note... I'm sure I could part with a mini or two as a prize as well. The question here is... does it get too serious if we add prizes?
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Well it would be rude not to include the newly painted Space Santa.
A classic GW from many years ago and I mean a classic. I wish I had more of these guys, as he was wonderful to paint. A true joy no less. Amazingly I am being serious,if you can find one, get it, they really are fun to paint! :D
But onto the compo idea, something along these lines gents? How about.....
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/ardron1975/DSCF0999.jpg)
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/ardron1975/DSCF0989.jpg)
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/ardron1975/DSCF0995.jpg)
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/ardron1975/DSCF0993.jpg)
(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk252/ardron1975/DSCF0983.jpg)
There will be better mini's, there will be better paint jobs, but there are very few Space Santas left! lol
The Chimp
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Hmmmmm, mind you, if Orctrader is playing, I may have to throw my presents out of the sleigh and take my Santa home with me!! lol
Good luck LAFers.
A prize or no, we all want to win Christmas! :D
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An excellent entry.
If you would like I will enter it into the competition.
However, in general, I think the better option is to hold off publishing your photos, PM them to me and I will post them with a poll on Christmas morning... and we all will get a big surprise... hopefully... pleasant! o_o
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I'm in. I have a bloodbowl conversion sitting on the shelf that could be finished....
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What are the rules - if any - on photo size? Number of views, etc?
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Buggeration.
Lovely idea Ray. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to have the time in the next three weeks - have an awful lot on both work and leisure wise, and virtually no free time at all.
If I can I will, but I probably won't be able to :'(
But I shall be rooting for you all!
;)
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What are the rules - if any - on photo size? Number of views, etc?
Just a single .jpg. Put as many different views on it as you want and any size.
It is, after all, a Gentleman's Contest.
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If I can I will, but I probably won't be able to :'(
Not to worry Capt'n!
For many, this is a very important time of year.
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Count me in. Finally, a reason to finish my 72mm Christmas Sophie.
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We will give you a prize if you like!
Jo:) :D
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We will give you a prize if you like!
Jo:) :D
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Awesome!
That is verrrry generous of you.
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personally i think having a prize will not make the comp more serious but more fun. whats better than winning something around Christmas time.
and if black cat will donate a prize then, AWESOME
:D :D :D
i have done a Christmas mini for two years running any way. so this should be fun and fit in with my ummm. schedule.
lol
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I'll try to paint something up for the ocasion also!
count me in! :)
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Good Man!
Looking forward to the entry.
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I'm in assuming I don't forget to enter, heh o_o.
Orctrader's gonna sweep the floor with our entries, but it's all in the name of fun so I could care less :D.
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I'm in assuming I don't forget to enter, heh o_o.
Another dashing adventurer! Pip pip and all that!
I'll poke you with my cane every now and then to remind you! ;)
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Ah, good good. Assuming I don't finish before the 20th would be a good time. Will be a nice change to the local monthly contests I win all the time (too much young blood), but there's never one in December cause the shop closes for the holidays, and I'm positive most here will give me a run for my money ;).
Cheers all, and happy Christmas!
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An incentive for you to encourage more entries: If you get 15 entries or more from different individuals then we will give you a Christmas set from our range each for 1st, 2nd and 3rd plus £20 voucher from our store for 1st £15 for second and £10 for third. If you get less than 15 different individuals then we will give you a one off of a Christmas set plus £20 voucher from our store for first only (unless there is an entry we are particularly fond of when we may choose in either instance to aware an instant prize! (Cats are nice!:)) sound fair???
Jo lol
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Darn! That's super!
Thanks bunches!
Now... back to sculpting my Santa hat... o_o
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Now... back to sculpting my Santa hat... o_o
already did that! ;) ;D
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Count me in. I'll send a PM as soon as I have something to PM. :)
One thing: It says, "minimum" of one figure. Does that mean that it can be a vignette or group, or even a whole army, or what? Is there an upper size limit?
Edit: I see my question has been answered on another thread. Didn't realise there were two. A little confusing, that.
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Kewl, another entry... slowly working our way to 15 participants and prizes for the top 3 painters... thanks to Black Cat Bases!
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I still have time, I'm in. Yay for Santa hats!
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I still have time, I'm in. Yay for Santa hats!
YES!
... and welcome.
Got my Santa hat sculpted and now the tough part... painting.
:o
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I´ve been waiting for an opportunity to get envolved in the Lead Painters League and this looks like a nice "baby step" - Count me in! :)
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I´ve been waiting for an opportunity to get envolved in the Lead Painters League and this looks like a nice "baby step" - Count me in! :)
Actually... I wouldn't call it a "baby step"... perhaps a small benevolent wood chipper might be more precise.
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I'm painting to win... grrr... >:(
;)
Looking forward to your entry.
Oh yea...
*Pokes Bako Ikaporamee with his cane to remind him to get painting*
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Okay... do the entries must be "Christmas related" or just mainly "red and white"?
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Okay... do the entries must be "Christmas related" or just mainly "red and white"?
Up to you really... there will be no disqualifications for content.
Of the 3 I have received 2 are Christmas related and 1 is not. Mine, which I am still laboring over, is quasi-Christmas related with a little twist.
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I have an idea, so I am in as well. Just for the fun right?
Will PM when I get a photo of the finished product.
Hint - I have not sculped a santa hat.
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I have not sculped a santa hat.
Santa hats are optional. ;)
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PM sent.
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PM sent.
Got it... nice job.
Meanwhile... I'm still plodding through my own entry...
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PM sent. My entry is finished.
Ray, sorry if that picture blows monkeys - we are pouring snow here at the moment, and I can't get any better light on it than that. I even lightened it with an editor.
Pah! Snow...what the hell. We don't get snow in Portland, Oregon until January. This is lame.
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Ray, sorry if that picture blows monkeys - we are pouring snow here at the moment, and I can't get any better light on it than that.
I always have problems with light as well.
Don't worry though, its a kewl mini, with a fine paint job.
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Is there still time to join in on the competition? I am new to the site and am not much of painter, but it sounds fun win or lose.
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Ok I am working on something hope to get it done for this. What a fun idea :D
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Dr. Pepper, the deadline is Christmas Eve, so you still have time to get an entry in.
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Entry sent Hope it worked. thanks
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I painted this a while back so it’s not in this competition but it fits so I thought I would share it again. Maybe it will get more people to join the fun.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/opzol2.jpg)
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Why didn't you enter that photo!!!!!!
She's a beauty. And there is no restriction about old or new photos to enter the contest.
Darn...
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Why didn't you enter that photo!!!!!!
I wondered the same thing ???
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Thanks for the nice comments. I figured she had already been in a contest and I painted here over a year ago so a new contest a new figure. But thanks again I always liked her too
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Phew! Sent off my entry, just in time!
;D
Now off to those other Christmas-related things I have to do today...