Golden Chef 2011

[Nameless]

https://forum-of-doom.com/index.php?topic=14603.0

The Golden Chef awards are back! Closing date: JULY 4th 2011.

The first two golden Chef awards were a great success, the quality of painting was outstanding so I’m glad to say it’s made a comeback for 2011 with some small changes.
Back to just one simple category, single miniature by Black Scorpion. Prizes will be product rather than cash as before. One reason being we now have larger ranges and will attract more entrants, the other being the cash prize unfortunately brought out the worst in a very small minority.
The basic idea is the same, paint any Black Scorpion single figure with the limited ‘resin trophy chef’ figure for the top 3 not to mention £100 of product first place amongst other prizes! Entry is simply photos via email and is free.

For previous winners and entries visit here:
https://forum-of-doom.com/index.php?topic=6203.0
and here:
https://forum-of-doom.com/index.php?topic=8376.0


So break out the lucky paintbrush and here’s the specifics:


Want to know how you can win one of these, £100 worth of Black Scorpion product and other prizes..?

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Ok, listen carefully I shall say this only once..

The 2011 Black Scorpion miniatures painting competition is upon us! the ‘Golden Chef’ awards.

The ‘Trophy Chef’ figure has been specially made for this competition. Cast in resin it will never be released and only 3 will be awarded for this years competition: 1st 2nd and 3rd place resin trophies.


Full prize list:

1st place: Golden Chef and £100 worth of Black Scorpion product.

2nd place: Silver Chef and £50 worth of Black Scorpion product.

3rd place: Bronze chef and £30 worth of Black Scorpion product.


Commended entries:
Free figures to commended entries: These are for entries that whilst not quite in the top 3 show something that’s great. It may be a great base or bit of freehand painting. It’s designed to encourage painters with less experience to enter and not feel let down if they’ve done great work but lost out to the big boys! The free figure will be from the Black Scorpion range and there are no set number of these to be awarded.
There will be 'highly commended' and 'commended' although the prize is the same.

Prize draw:
To all the entrants that weren’t lucky enough to be placed or commended there will be a draw. One randomly selected entrant will receive a free copy of the Cultass rulebook!


The Competition: (see below for full rules and guidelines)

The winner will be the best painted Black Scorpion miniature- simple!

You may enter any single figure from the Black Scorpion range, things like Grongoid and the biker count as a single figure. This is not a competition for dioramas or multiple figures, it’s about painting excellence on a single figure.

Only 1 entry per person.

It must be a ‘new’ paintjob. I.e not something previously seen on the web and it must be all your own work. Obviously digitally enhancing your photos is not allowed.
The competition will be judged by Adam Clarke- sculptor and painter of Black Scorpion miniatures.

Closing date: JULY 4th 2011.



How to enter:
To enter you need to email photos of your entry to blackscorpionminiatures@googlemail.com in JPG format
Also, your name, address and email
We will send a reply to acknowledge we’ve received your entry.
You cannot enter by sending your figure in the post so please don’t do this!

Forum of Doom: This competition will be running on the Forum of doom and this is a good place to share ideas, ask questions or even show your work in progress if you like! There’s no rule against this.

Check out the Black Scorpion sections and the competition section.
Ask anything here and Mirlo (the judge) will answer it for all to see. You can always email blackscorpionminiatures@googlemail.com or PM Mirlo if you secretive about your entry etc..!

All entries will be shown on the Forum of Doom stating their award etc not long after the closing date and judging is complete. Judges comments will be made where appropriate.

Who can enter? Anyone can enter from anywhere in the world.

So get painting and may the best painter win!




Rules/ terms and conditions:

The figure must be a Black Scorpion miniature painted by yourself. Conversions are allowed, you can even use small parts from other manufacturers as long as the finished result is still clearly a Black Scorpion miniature.

Single figure means one base with one clear main character, so yes he could have a small familiar, crow or similar and still count as a single figure. (the biker counts as one figure even with both riders on)

By entering you agree that Black Scorpion miniatures may use the photos of your entry in any way it sees fit.

The ‘Trophy Chef’ figure remains copyright Black Scorpion miniatures and may not be reproduced in any way.

The judges decision is final, bribes will be accepted but have no bearing on the results.

The judge reserves the right to disqualify any entry.

Basic photo editing is allowed for you to submit your photos, any alteration that improves or changes the quality of the paintjob is not allowed , i.e photoshopping..

It is up to you to take photos that do your entry justice. You will find tutorials and help on the Forum of Doom to help with this if you need.

Your entry must be a new paintjob, not something previously seen on the web.

Prizes: All prizes will be sent to the winners within a timely manner. We will contact you regarding your choice of product. In the event of being out of stock we my ask you to later some of your choices.


Closing date: You have until the 4th July 2011 to submit your photos.


By entering you agree to these terms and conditions.



Guidelines and FAQ:

Genre: You do not need to keep within the genre of the original figure. Why not convert a cowboy into a sci-fi figure? imagination and ideas are welcome.

Bases- plinths and decorative scenic bases are allowed and welcomed. The base will be a factor in the judging though the quality of painting is the main one. Be careful not to ‘drown’ the figure amongst a huge base though!

What’s the judge looking for?
The best painted figure. Quality above all. Conversions, ideas and a dynamic composition can all help (or hinder) your chances, but there’s no substitute for good painting.

Can I scratchbuild something in the style of Black Scorpion?
No. The figure must be based on an original figure.

https://www.blackscorpionminiatures.com

[Corvus]

great sculpt

[ToMaZ]

I should still have the original chef and the mad hatter laying around. I might enter this competition for fun.

[Corvus]

I should still have the original chef and the mad hatter laying around. I might enter this competition for fun.

I remember your chef model, but isn't that one completely painted already?

[ToMaZ]

Yeah I completed it once, but I got it twice as a gift from 'Scarabstudios' back in the early days of CofC. I should be able to do a better job on it now

[mahon]

hmmmm.... maybe....