SWS Marcher painting competition rules
Date - Marcher '25. (06/12)
All entries are based on the following
Fantasy any mini from this genre (AOS, Warhammer, LOTR etc),
Historic- any mini used in any historic wargame-( Spartan, Samurai, US Ranger etc),
Sci-fi- any mini from (40k, Trench Crusade, SW Legion), or not covered by the above
Models must be painted by entrant. Otherwise what is the point?
3d printed entries are permitted in so much that they are identifiable for their game system.
Kitbashed and modified models are also welcome.
All models/entries can be mounted on a plinth. But the plinth must not be excessive in height. It is all about the model after all.
No entry is to have offensive imagery, slogans or symbols. (for the purpose of historic entries ie WW2 German symbols such as a swastika will be permitted as it would be in line with the uniform of the time, but will be at the judges discretion).
Sub categories within each main category-
Single- must be a single standard mini (ie 28/32mm) used in its respective game - no large models or busts ie giant (this may be considered in future events), must be a piece designed to be played in a game. Can be mounted on a plinth and scenery and other minis used to tell story (max 2 minis extra for scenery purposes-its not a diorama!) dimensions of piece including terrain/ display not to exceed 60 mm base and 200mm high.
Squad- a minimum of 5 minis pt to 10 max making up a cohesive squad. can be foot or horse mounted- no vehicles. dimensions 200mm squared
Vehicle- any vehicle model used in a game system ie tank, SPG, halftrack, ship, planes trains and automobiles). Also includes cavalry pieces. due to variances in size no base limit however height must not exceed 300mm (unless the actual model is bigger in height). This can also have crew of the vehicle as part of entry.
Entry costs- there are no entry costs
Only one entry in each category per person allowed.
No external entries from non members permitted.
Entries to be submitted on 06/12 in person,
On submission of entry model will be logged and entrant will receive a ticket to enable collection of entry at the end of the day. This is to ensure blind judging for fairness.
Submission time will be between 09:00-10:30.
Collection will be at approximately 16:00.
Levels award
Notable entry- unlimited
Bronze- 1 entry per category will be awarded
Silver- 1 entry per category will be awarded
Best in Class- 1 entry per category will be awarded
All Best in Class entries will then be entered into a finals round
Then judges will decide on Best in show 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Prizes/awards- TBA
The Judges decision is final, feedback may be permitted after competition closes.
All entries are submitted at the owners own risk SWS claims no responsibility for damages.
Judges are as follows
D.Jones- SWS Chairman
G.King-SWS President
J.Geary- Some other guy