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Players
While we fight so many of our greatest battles across tiny, tiny battlefields, the real fight is the one we share with a paint brush! Come join our very first painting competition for 2024!
For this event, you'll purchase a single model and have six weeks to paint it up - just enough time to do your best work, we hope! At the end of that six weeks, the judges will pick a few winners and we'll celebrate the amazing hobby efforts of our community.
Check out all the details below:
Event Photos
Check out the full event gallery on Google Photos, here:
How to Enter
Purchase a Model
To get started, you'll need to grab a brand-new model from Guf Werribee. Your model should comply with the following restrictions:
- This is a single model entry — no squads, companions, or familiars. Small vehicles (cavalry, bikes, etc.) are eligible.
- Model must fit on a base no larger than 65mm, or be free-standing. Plinths/dioramas not allowed.
- Overhang is fine (spears, wings, etc.) as long as the majority fits within a 65mm footprint.
- No kitbashing, 3D printing, or sculpting. Only use parts/decals that come with the kit.
- Unsure? Reach out on Facebook or Discord for clarification.
Assemble and Paint
This is a painting competition — so paint your heart out!
- Share progress on Werribee Tabletop Facebook or Mini Myths Discord.
- Ask for tips, advice, and feedback.
- Hobby is about learning and growing together!
Stand and Be Judged
- Deadline: On or before 06/04/24, drop your entry at Guf Werribee.
- All entries will be displayed on judging day.
- Judges will score each entry, and prizes will be awarded.
Examples of Eligibility
Space Marine Lieutenant — Eligible (≤65mm base, extremities only overhang).
Yndrasta — Eligible (wings slightly overhang, still within 65mm footprint).
Loonboss on Snazzfang — Eligible but base elements from another kit = Not Allowed.
Lady of Vines — Ineligible (80mm base, extra kit parts on base).
Advice
- Decide on a setting for your piece. The “feel” of the model is just as important as the technical approach.
- Tell a story. While the judges will critique your technical abilities, the use of any painting technique is not considered poor. Remember it is not how you paint it, just the end result that the judges will see.
- Make sure your piece can “speak for itself”. You will not have the opportunity to communicate details to the judges. Ensure that everything you want to share is framed well. Pay attention to natural focal points like the face, chest and any weapons/tools.
- Sculpted details are not the be all and end all. While some manufacturers ensure that there is very highly detailed information sculpted to their models, this is not the cause for many prize-winning pieces. Your ability to tell a story through your piece and the way you approach it is much more important.
- Does size matter? Obviously, painting a larger sculpt allows for much more detail to be explored. Even so, please do not feel that this is always the case. Painting technique and creativity are key! A 25mm piece can show even more than a 65mm piece in the right hands.
- Show your passion. We recommend that you pick a piece you are very passionate about. This helps to keep focus when you eventually reach that “I hate this” stage. Try a character you have always wanted for your army? Or even your favourite character from a movie or book.
- Share your work with friends. It is always helpful during the process to share your work in progress for feedback. Having another set of eyes to look over your piece can be helpful when you are unsure of where to take it next.
- Remember to have fun! This is ultimately a chance to share your skills and style for a hobby we all love. Remember to enjoy the process with your friends and to have fun.
Prizes
For this first event, we'll be giving away prizes to the following categories:
- First, Second, and Third - Get a top-three score from our judges and win a prize!
- Community Vote - On the final day, the community will have the chance to vote for their favourite model - most votes wins!*
- Under 18's Champion - The best-judged entry from the under 18's entrants will also win a prize.
- Paragon - The Judges will also pick an entrant who has been helpful, considerate, and generous in giving their time to our community.
Winners of the First, Second, or Third prizes are not eligible for the Community Vote prize.
