Painting Contest

THIS MONTH'S THEME

July 2026: ARMAGEDDON

The fires of war are burning once again.

Whether it's the indomitable Steel Legion holding the line, Orks charging headlong into battle, Black Templars answering the call, or any force fighting across the ash wastes of Armageddon — we want to see your vision of one of Warhammer 40,000's greatest conflicts.

And let's be honest… it's the perfect excuse to finally get through those shiny new launch boxes! 😏

Model Requirements:

  • Any Warhammer 40,000 model or unit inspired by the battles for Armageddon
  • Any faction that fits the theme is welcome
  • Entries must be fully painted and fully based
  • No scenic dioramas (simple basing is fine)

Community Painting Competition

Free entry

🏆 Prizes:

  • 🥇 1st Place – £15 in-store credit
  • 🥈 2nd Place – £10 in-store credit
  • 🥉 3rd Place – £5 in-store credit

Weekend in-store customer voting

Open to all skill levels

Pro Showcase

The goal of this space is simple: to give painters of exceptional skill their own dedicated area to showcase what they've been working on — without it feeling intimidating or overbearing for newer hobbyists entering the community competition.

This is not about separating the community.

It's about celebrating every level of the hobby properly 💚

  • FREE to enter
  • Dedicated display space in the cabinet
  • Showcase-focused rather than prize-focused
  • Staff spotlighted pieces
  • Designed for advanced/display-level work

Whether it's a competition piece, a passion project, or something you're especially proud of — we want to see it.

CLOSING DATE:

6pm on Friday 31st July.

No late entries will be accepted.

Voting takes place on the following weekend. Entrants may vote, just not for themselves!

🔥 The war for Armageddon has begun…

Let's see what you can bring to the battlefield. 🎨

Need help choosing or checking eligibility? Get in touch with us - we're happy to help

See previous winning entries

RULES & TERMS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

These are clear and strictly enforced to keep the contest fair for everyone.

1. Entry Submission

To enter, you must submit an image via the monthly announcement post on Facebook or by DM on Instagram or Whatsapp.

This image must include:

  • The models you are submitting
  • Your signature
  • The date of submission

Your models must not be painted at this stage. Undercoating is allowed.

Models may be at any stage from still on sprue to fully built.

IMPORTANT:

  • Entries must be fully painted and fully based.
  • Only finished projects will be accepted.
  • No work-in-progress entries.

Any discrepancies will be raised and clarified by staff.

2. Multiple Projects

You may submit multiple projects, however only one entry per person may be entered for final voting / judging.

3. Ownership & Work

All entries are assumed to be completed by the person submitting them.

If this is found not to be the case, you will be disqualified.

4. Deadlines

All submissions must be received by the stated closing time.

There is no leeway for late entries.

5. Prizes

Community competition:

  • 1st Place – £15 in-store credit
  • 2nd Place – £10 in-store credit
  • 3rd Place – £5 in-store credit
  • Store credit must be spent within 8 weeks of the winners being announced.
  • Store credit cannot be redeemed against Pro Competition entry.
  • If fewer than 5 total entries are received, only 1st place will be awarded.

Pro competition:

  • Prize pool scales with entries
  • One overall winner (staff judged)

6. Voting

Community competition:

  • Voting takes place over the weekend following the closing date
  • Voting is done in-store only
  • Votes are cast by customers (including entrants)
  • Entrants may not vote for their own entry
  • A points-based system is used (1st = more points than 3rd)

Pro competition:

  • Judged by staff only
  • Winner determined by combined category scores

Winners will be announced Sunday evening or the following day.

7. Collection of Entries

Entrants are advised to collect their models as soon as possible after winners are announced.

8. Agreement

By entering this contest, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above terms and conditions.