Y-Con Miniatures painting contest
One entry per category per person – due to the limited space we are asking you to bring your one best entry for each category, thank-you!
The “Open System“
The contest is set up using the open system. This will mean that there can be multiple awards for the same level or no awards depending on the quality of work submitted This is also in the sprit of creating an atmosphere of people/artists sharing skills. You are really only competing against yourself and how you placed last year.
These are the Categories and Judging Criteria for Y-Con Miniatures Painting Contest 2024
Category 1
Single Figures & Busts – 32mm – 75mm single figures and busts of any scale
- Construction 10%
- Painting 60%
- Difficulty 10%
- Presentation & Groundwork 20%
Category 2
Unit – 3 to 10 figures that constitute a Unit
- Construction 10%
- Painting 60%
- Difficulty 10%
- Presentation & Groundwork 20%
Category 3
Large Monsters & Sci-Fi or Fantasy Vehicles
- Construction 20%
- Painting 50%
- Difficulty 10%
- Presentation & Groundwork 20%
Category 4
Open – Heavily Modified Models or Ambient – This category has a larger part of the score dedicated to the workmanship of modeling but still has a portion of the score to painting
Heavily Modified Models - fully scratched or heavily converted and painted(!) figures. Minor conversions, such as re-positioning or re-sculpting of an arm, leg and/or a replacement head are not considered in this class. Changing the entire pose of a commercial figure, however, qualifies for this class. The addition of commercially available heads, hands and feet, and accessories are allowed. We encourage adding documentation, to show the build, added to the figure on the competition table.
Or Ambient – Dioramas and Vignettes – a scene that tells a story
- Construction 30%
- Painting 25%
- Difficulty & Creativity 20%
- Presentation & Groundwork 25%
Category 5
Juniors – age 16 and under – People age 16 and under can choose to compete in the judged categories instead of entering in Juniors
In the Junior Class, there is no distinction in subjects. This category is to encourage participation and gives youth a chance to show off their work.
Contest Rules:
- Judges will be excluded from participating in the contest.
- 2024 Judges
- Sandra & Grace Kinsley
- Daniel Earle
Contest Dates & Times:
- Entries accepted until end of day Saturday, June 1st
- Judging, Sunday morning June 2nd
- Awards Presentation - 11:30am, June 2nd
Entry Form
Please use the form below to submit your entry in the miniature painting contest. If you have any questions about the contest, don't hesitate to contact us today.
