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| Texicon 2013 Painting Competition Rules |
Categories
Youth- ages 5-12
Teen- Ages 13-17
Adults- Ages 18 and up
Awards
Youth- Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, ribbons for 4th-6th place.
Teen- 1st-3rd place ribbons and other prizes (e.g. – miniatures, etc.).
Adult- Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and an honorable mention ribbon.
• All models from all manufacturers are allowed to be entered in this painting competition.
• Starting in Texicon 2013, previous year entries will not be allowed. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from
Texicon 2013 and future Texicon competitions.
• All entries require a base. This is to ensure safe handling of the entries. Of course be creative as well.
• Entries must be the work of the painter. Any entry painted by anyone other than the entrant will be disqualified from the
current and all future Texicon competitions.
• All entries will be photographed. Moreover, registration for the competition indicates permission for Texicon to show the
photos in all public media, including online and print media. The photos are the property of Texicon.
• Any model may be entered, even if it has appeared in other competitions, magazines, or online in finished form. The only
- limitation is that the model must not have been entered in the Texicon competition previously. Please keep in mind that
there will be photographic record kept of previous entries.
- from Noon – 5:00pm and Saturday 18 May 2013 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
- contestant fills out 10 registration forms to account for each entry. This is to be done in order to ensure that all entries
are accurately accounted for. This is for the consideration of both the contestants and Texicon.
- contestants name on it. The second numbered ticket will be placed along side the figure. Contestants can pick up their
envelopes at Registration starting at 5:30 on Saturday 18th of May. This will ensure that the judges do not know to
whom the figures belong. Thus, they will be able to fairly judge all figures.
- note with the piece that says “For Display Only”. Display only pieces will not be included in the judging process.
accept the award in front of a crowd.
• Painters must personally submit all entries. However, if for some reason a contestant cannot be present either to submit
- and/or accept award, there must be a note with a signature giving named person permission to proxy and accept award.
forfeit and the entries become the property of Texicon.
| Entries |
| Judging |
• There will be 4 judges for the 2013 Texicon painting competition. All are qualified and impartial judges. In case of a tie, one
wanted to get you involved in the competition as well. This is the popular vote. The popular votes will be added
together and divided by the number of entries (rounded down) to add a popular vote to the contestants. Popular Vote
Judge Scoring forms will only be accepted up to 3pm on Saturday so get your vote in early. One Vote per person, all
sections of the Judge Scoring form must be filled out or it will not be accepted.
• Contestants may submit as many entries as they like. However, the judges will decide which one of the contestant’s entries
• When submitting a conversion or build please include a small 2"x2" picture of the original so that the judges can tell what the
original figure was.
• Competition entries will be judged as a whole (level of difficulty, presentation, and painting skill, conversion skill). The
official Judges Scoring form (shown below) will be used for both the Texicon Judges and the Popular Vote.
• All decisions of the judges are final. Of course please feel free to speak with the judges if you have questions about your
entry and/or feedback about how it was judged after the awards ceremony.
© 2013 Texicon- All rights reserved.
- of the judges has been selected as the head judge. He will break the tie.
wanted to get you involved in the competition as well. This is the popular vote. The popular votes will be added
together and divided by the number of entries (rounded down) to add a popular vote to the contestants. Popular Vote
Judge Scoring forms will only be accepted up to 3pm on Saturday so get your vote in early. One Vote per person, all
sections of the Judge Scoring form must be filled out or it will not be accepted.
• Contestants may submit as many entries as they like. However, the judges will decide which one of the contestant’s entries
- will be entered into the competition. Texicon reserves the right to refuse any submission. Multiple entries from one
person will be grouped together so that the official judges can decide which figure will be used for judging purposes.
• When submitting a conversion or build please include a small 2"x2" picture of the original so that the judges can tell what the
original figure was.
• Competition entries will be judged as a whole (level of difficulty, presentation, and painting skill, conversion skill). The
official Judges Scoring form (shown below) will be used for both the Texicon Judges and the Popular Vote.
• All decisions of the judges are final. Of course please feel free to speak with the judges if you have questions about your
entry and/or feedback about how it was judged after the awards ceremony.
© 2013 Texicon- All rights reserved.
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Convention Dates: May 17-19, 2013
| Before the Con |
| During the Con |
| Painting & Sculpting Competitions |
Please note: after each Judging Point there will be a parenthesis and a score. This is the scale you can add to or subtract
from the score for that Judging Point. E.g. Well painted (Score: 1 to 10). Remember the figure with the highest score wins
the contest.
Novice Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 32)
1. Is the miniature completely painted, no metal showing? (Score: Yes: -1, No: +1)
2. Is the Miniature shaded, does it appear to have light and dark areas? (Score: 1 to 10)
3. Is the figure complete? (Score: 1 to 10)
This means that it is painted, shaded, based in some fashion (flocking etc).
4. Was the figure converted and how well? (Score: Yes=1 No=0)
For this to apply an original picture of the figure must be supplied with the figure when it is submitted. The picture must be small but recognizable. No
larger than 2"x2". This will be placed next to the figure for judging purposes. Conversions are not necessary. For this section simply add 1 point if it was
converted and done well. Add zero points if it wasn't converted or if it wasn't done well.
5. Is the Face (eyes, lips, teeth) applied and does it have definition? (Score: 1 to 10)
If the figure does not have the ability to have these then select its main facet and apply it to that. For example a cat, though it isn't humanoid it would still
apply to a cat.
Expert Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 65)
1. Is the miniature completely painted, no metal showing? (Score: 1 to 10. If there is metal showing then the score is -10).
A blending of colors was done so that colors fade from one to the other when appropriate (this is for light source shading and texturing). Harsh lines from
one color to the next may be displayed where appropriate; colors should blend from light to dark for shading and switch to different colors when moving
from one to the next.
2. Is the figure was converted? (Score: 1 to 10)
Was the figure added to so that it changed dynamically? A cloak added, the figure cut apart and changed so that it is running instead of standing would
be some examples.
3. Is the light source is used appropriately? (Score: 1 to 10)
Shadows are where they are supposed to be. If you are submitting a figure with a unique light source please provide a small 2"x2" note with your figure
submission. Please note: For unique light sources (two suns for example) scores may go up to 15 instead of the standard 10.
4. Is there hand painted design added to the figure? (Score: 1 to 10)
An example would be adding a kilt pattern to a figure, or scroll work on a figures chest.
Note: add a score of zero if there was none.
5. Is there Blending/Color fading on the figure? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: add a score of zero if there was none.
6. Is the figure's base is unique and not simply a flocked green? (Score: 1 to 10)
The base must add to the aspect of the figure, not detract from it.
from the score for that Judging Point. E.g. Well painted (Score: 1 to 10). Remember the figure with the highest score wins
the contest.
Novice Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 32)
1. Is the miniature completely painted, no metal showing? (Score: Yes: -1, No: +1)
2. Is the Miniature shaded, does it appear to have light and dark areas? (Score: 1 to 10)
3. Is the figure complete? (Score: 1 to 10)
This means that it is painted, shaded, based in some fashion (flocking etc).
4. Was the figure converted and how well? (Score: Yes=1 No=0)
For this to apply an original picture of the figure must be supplied with the figure when it is submitted. The picture must be small but recognizable. No
larger than 2"x2". This will be placed next to the figure for judging purposes. Conversions are not necessary. For this section simply add 1 point if it was
converted and done well. Add zero points if it wasn't converted or if it wasn't done well.
5. Is the Face (eyes, lips, teeth) applied and does it have definition? (Score: 1 to 10)
If the figure does not have the ability to have these then select its main facet and apply it to that. For example a cat, though it isn't humanoid it would still
apply to a cat.
Expert Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 65)
1. Is the miniature completely painted, no metal showing? (Score: 1 to 10. If there is metal showing then the score is -10).
A blending of colors was done so that colors fade from one to the other when appropriate (this is for light source shading and texturing). Harsh lines from
one color to the next may be displayed where appropriate; colors should blend from light to dark for shading and switch to different colors when moving
from one to the next.
2. Is the figure was converted? (Score: 1 to 10)
Was the figure added to so that it changed dynamically? A cloak added, the figure cut apart and changed so that it is running instead of standing would
be some examples.
3. Is the light source is used appropriately? (Score: 1 to 10)
Shadows are where they are supposed to be. If you are submitting a figure with a unique light source please provide a small 2"x2" note with your figure
submission. Please note: For unique light sources (two suns for example) scores may go up to 15 instead of the standard 10.
4. Is there hand painted design added to the figure? (Score: 1 to 10)
An example would be adding a kilt pattern to a figure, or scroll work on a figures chest.
Note: add a score of zero if there was none.
5. Is there Blending/Color fading on the figure? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: add a score of zero if there was none.
6. Is the figure's base is unique and not simply a flocked green? (Score: 1 to 10)
The base must add to the aspect of the figure, not detract from it.
| Judge's Scoring Form |
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| Texicon 2013 Sculpting Competition Rules |
Please note: after each Judging Point there will be a parenthesis and a score. This is the scale you can add to or subtract
from the score for that Judging Point. E.g. Well painted (Score: 1 to 10). Remember the figure with the highest score wins
the contest.
Novice Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 50)
1. Can you tell that the Face/Body/Clothing is representing that aspect of the figure? (Score: 1 to 10)
2. Are the lines clean? (Score: 1 to 10)
3. Is the figure cast-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
(does not include the armature not worked on)
4. Are the smooth portions smooth, are the textured portions properly textured? (Score 1 to 10)
5. Is the figure proportional? (Score: 1 to 10)
Advanced Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 80)
1. Does the face have an expression? (Score: 1 to 10)
2. Is the Clothing representative of Genre? (Score: 1 to 10)
3. Is the figure overly complex? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: does not apply to non-scratch sculpted areas.
4. Does the feature sculpted have good character, is it sell-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
5. Is the figure accurately scaled (human vs. Ogre etc)? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: Scratch Built figures.
6. Is the Face/Clothing/Body accurate and cast-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
7. Is the subject mater sell-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: Scratch Built.
8. Will the feature be easy to paint, and once painted be representative of what was being sculpting? (Score: 1 to 10)
from the score for that Judging Point. E.g. Well painted (Score: 1 to 10). Remember the figure with the highest score wins
the contest.
Novice Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 50)
1. Can you tell that the Face/Body/Clothing is representing that aspect of the figure? (Score: 1 to 10)
2. Are the lines clean? (Score: 1 to 10)
3. Is the figure cast-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
(does not include the armature not worked on)
4. Are the smooth portions smooth, are the textured portions properly textured? (Score 1 to 10)
5. Is the figure proportional? (Score: 1 to 10)
Advanced Judging Rules (Maximum possible score: 80)
1. Does the face have an expression? (Score: 1 to 10)
2. Is the Clothing representative of Genre? (Score: 1 to 10)
3. Is the figure overly complex? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: does not apply to non-scratch sculpted areas.
4. Does the feature sculpted have good character, is it sell-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
5. Is the figure accurately scaled (human vs. Ogre etc)? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: Scratch Built figures.
6. Is the Face/Clothing/Body accurate and cast-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
7. Is the subject mater sell-able? (Score: 1 to 10)
Note: Scratch Built.
8. Will the feature be easy to paint, and once painted be representative of what was being sculpting? (Score: 1 to 10)
Anyone can down load a PDF version
of the scoring form Click Here.
of the scoring form Click Here.
Friday 8:00am - Sunday 6:00pm
| Judge's Scoring Form |
| Entries |
• The sculpting competition begins Saturday at 9am.
• The first 20 entrants will be provided an armature from which to work, if desired.
• All entries will be photographed. Moreover, registration for the competition indicates permission for Texicon to show the
photos in all public media, including online and print media. The photos are the property of Texicon.
• All entries are to be submitted at the end of the competition.
• There must be a registration form for each entry that is submitted. For example, if the contestant submits 10 entries, the
- contestant fills out 10 registration forms to account for each entry. This is to be done in order to ensure that all entries
are accurately accounted for. This is for the consideration of both the contestants and Texicon.
- contestants name on it. The second numbered ticket will be placed along side the figure. Contestants can pick up their
envelopes at Registration starting at 5:30 on Saturday 18th of May. This will ensure that the judges do not know to
whom the figures belong. Thus, they will be able to fairly judge all figures.
- note with the piece that says “For Display Only”. Display only pieces will not be included in the judging process.
accept the award in front of a crowd.
• Sculptors must personally submit all entries.
• Entries must be picked up from the registration area by Sunday May 19th, 2013 at Noon. Otherwise, the prizes will be
forfeit and the entries become the property of Texicon.
Anyone can down load a PDF version
of the scoring form Click Here.
of the scoring form Click Here.
| Sculpting Contest Prizes |
2nd place winner in either the Novice or the Expert category will win the Alumilite "Mini Casting Kit".
Although Alumilite did not sponsor the sculpting competition, we thought that this would be a great 2nd place prize. Winner
must be 18 years of age to be eligible to win this prize.
Although Alumilite did not sponsor the sculpting competition, we thought that this would be a great 2nd place prize. Winner
must be 18 years of age to be eligible to win this prize.
Alumilite has been in business a
long time and provides superior
casting products. It provides
"Silicone Mold Making Rubber &
Urethane Casting Resins - Make
your own molds, cast your own
parts!"
So, if you are looking for a way to
replace or create that special part
or piece for your wargaming
needs, then check them out.
We know you won't be sorry.
Unless you are a stinky head.
Then Phfffttt... on you. Neah!
Click Here to go to its website.
long time and provides superior
casting products. It provides
"Silicone Mold Making Rubber &
Urethane Casting Resins - Make
your own molds, cast your own
parts!"
So, if you are looking for a way to
replace or create that special part
or piece for your wargaming
needs, then check them out.
We know you won't be sorry.
Unless you are a stinky head.
Then Phfffttt... on you. Neah!
Click Here to go to its website.
| Alumilite also makes a Super Casting Kit. <-------------- |
1st place winner in both the Novice and Expert category wins 2hrs of one-on-one time with Sculpting Master Patrick Keith.
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