MOAB 2009 Painting Competition

MOAB 2009 Painting Competition

Categories

Note: Any entry may be moved to a more appropriate category at the judges’ discretion. Categories may include sci-fi, fantasy or historical entries.

1. Single Miniature

Single miniatures that fit on a base size no bigger than 40mm square or round.
Single miniatures must be roughly the size of a 30mm humanoid or smaller.
Single miniatures may be mounted as long as they fit within the base size restrictions.
Total height of miniature and base or plinth must be no taller than 100mm.

2. Large Model

This category is open to single large models that are not war machines.
Models must be larger than a standard 30mm tall humanoid and may be mounted.
Total height of miniature and base or plinth must be no taller than 180mm.

3. Unit, Squad, Group or Regiment

This category consists of a collection of 5-15 single models that form a cohesive group.
This category also includes smaller scale units (such as 20mm historical), in which case it should consist of 5-15 stands.
Units can be a mix of single and large models as appropriate.

4. Vehicle, Squadron, War machine, or Chariot Unit

This category is for any single large vehicles including:

tanks and vehicles
non-humanoid vehicle squadrons
large fantasy war machines
non-humanoid fantasy war machines

Appropriate crew must be included.
Squadrons and units must number at least three models or stands.
This category also includes 20mm scale squadrons.
Entries must be based accordingly.

5. Diorama or Terrain Piece

This category consists of any diorama or terrain piece no bigger than 20x20x20cm.
This category includes dioramas of any scale that comprise of miniatures and models that evoke a story or scene.
This category also includes eye-catching and novel terrain pieces or scenery designed for play that can provide the genesis for interesting tabletop scenarios or storytelling.
Terrain pieces that may include commercially purchased components such as a plastic building.

6. Open

This category is for any entry that does not meet the requirements for any of the other entries.
Please restrict entries to miniatures and models.

Judging

Trophies and certificates will be awarded to first, second and third place entries in each of the above categories. In addition, there might will be additional awards:

Junior Painters: A prize will be awarded for the best entry across all categories by a junior painter. Note that the junior age is fifteen years or younger, and proof of age may be required.

Best of Show: A single best of show prize will be award. This will go to the most striking and well painted entry from among the first place category winners.
Manufacturer Awards: These may be award based on criteria set by the manufacturer. Check out OzPainters for more information.

Prizes

Prizes will be on display from a range of manufacturers and sponsors. The prize pool will consist of various manufacturer sponsored items that will be on display at the painting competition tables.Winning any of the above categories will grant additional tickets.

Winning entries will be photographed for possible inclusion in a future publication. We intend to work in conjunction with the Australian Golden Demons in regards to photography - if you designate an entry as a potential Golden Demon entry, photography of the entry will not be posted or published until after November 15th.

Registration and Schedule

We are introducing some new rules and changes to scheduling this year to make the competition run smoother. If you have entered in previous years, please read this section so you are aware of all the changes. This year:

Entries may be registered before the MOAB weekend via the MOAB website. Please contact Andrew or Robert to arrange transportation of your entry to the venue if you cannot personally attend.
Entries may be registered at the painting competition table any time on Saturday and Sunday at MOAB.

Entries are to be held for general display, photography and judging after registration at the painting competition table.
Winning figures will be announced as they are judged between 4:30pm and 5:30pm on Sunday.
Awards ceremony and prize draw to be held on Monday at 3pm.
Unless prior arrangement are made with competition staff, all entries must be collected on Monday by 4pm.

Display and Painting Table

Like previous years, we will again have our painting table running during MOAB. A display of miniatures from painters around the world will be on display both Saturday and Sunday.

Some Hints from the Judges

We thought it would be helpful to let you know some of the things the judge(s) look out for while judging that could potentially make your entry a winner.

Neatness is a key to a winning mini. Before you worry about detailed shading and highlighting, a neat presentation always stands out. Check for paint strokes that have wandered onto another area.
Glue your models together, use pins if it needs it. You may think judges want to see the underside of that miniature sitting on a throne, but if it falls on the ground when we pick up the mini neither you or the judge will be happy. Judges always pick up models to look at them from every direction, ensure your models stay in one piece.
Remove mold lines and drill out barrels. That time spent preparing really shows in the finished model. It can be a decider between two entries vying for a winning place - one has mold lines marring a fine paintjob will be edged out.
A nice base goes a long way - although there are restrictions on base sizes, this does not mean you cannot be creative. Doing something that helps show off the miniature and put it in context will make it stand out and catch the judges' eyes.

Contacts

If you have any questions concerning entries, prizes or sponsorship, please feel free to contact us.

Andrew Lum: arrch@hotmail.com
Robert Sakaluk: rob_jedi@yahoo.com

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