Painting competition at Games Workshop Open Day

I was fortunate enough to make it to the Games Workshop 2019 open day at Warhammer World. It took me most of the day to work out where the painting competition was being displayed. I managed to get these rushed pictures as there were packing down the display.

I believe the LOTR entry, 2nd picture down, was the over all winner.

Sorry just doing a photo dump. The Ambull wasn’t in the competition, I just thought you might like to see it.

40k Single Miniture – Golden Demond 2017

The Single 40k Miniture catagory is always one of the most popular and Golden Demond, 2017 was no exception.

This was the first set of photos from the day and unfortunately therefore the worst quality. I also got to this cabinet so early, they were a bit Spartan. None the less they were still some fantastically well painted models.
Blood Angel Captain 

Built using the Master of the Recuits model from the Masters of the Chapter box set. The power Sword had been expertly converted for a Blood Angel power sword with a helmet and plasma pistol and back pack icon also added from Blood Angel plastic kits.Blood Angel Captain Golden Demon 2017

Space Wolves Wolf Guard 

This is a strightforward use of the Storm Bolter and Wolf claw from the Space Wolves termintor kit. Wolf Guard Golden Demon 2017

Dark Angel Interigator Chaplain 

While using a modern colour pallet, the yellow plasma pistol is a old school nod back to the second edition days.Dark Angel Chaplain

Tech Priest

Dark tones have been used to make the red robes of the machine cult stand out adding some warmth to an otherwise very cold colour pallet. Tech Priest Golden Demon 2017

Ultramarine Chapter Standard

A straightforward interpretation of the Ultramarine Chapter ancient. The blue has been extensively blended creating a pastal colour tone to off set the darker reds used on to acsent the details.

Ultramarine Chapter Standard Bearer Golden Demon 2017

Space Wolves Blood Claw Sergeant

Every year it seams there is someone who replicates a Mike McVey paint job from the old days. They never do well in Judging but as a grey beard I always enjoy seeing them.

Space Wolves Blood Claw Sergeant golden Demon 2017

Space Marine Captain

Space Marine Captain Golden Demon 2017

Ultramarine Chapter Champion 

Made using the Ultramarine upgrade kit and a plastic MK4 space marine. The helmet has been painted white to reflect the Mariens service within the 1st company.

Ultramarine Chapter Champion Golden Demon 2017

Space Marine Limited Edition Terminator Chaplain

Space Marine Limited Edition Terminator Chaplain

Geanstealer Magus 

Geanstealer Magus

 Space Wolves Legion Chaplain 

Lunar Wolves Chaplain Golden Demon 2017

Emperors Children Leagion PreditorGeanstealer Magus and Lunor Wolves Chaplain Golden Demon 2017

Emperors Children Leagion Preditor

Dark Angels Terminator Chaplain conversionDark Angels Terminator Chaplain conversion Golden Demon 2017

Harlequin Solitaire Harlequin Solitaire Golden Demon 2017

Catachan Jungle Fighter – Colonel ‘Iron Hand’ StrakenCatachan Jungle Fighter - Colonel 'Iron Hand' Straken

Imperial First Legion Centurion

Imperial First Legion Centurion Golden Demon 2017

Dark Angel Legion Champion and Ultramarine Tech MarineDark Angel Legion Champion and Ultramarine Tech Marine Golden Demon 2017 

Space Wolf  Arjac Rock Fist conversion 

This model has me confounded as to what parts have been used to recreate this classic Space Wolve miniature.
Space Wolf  Arjac Rock Fist conversion

Ork War Boss on Bike

A surprising entry of a bike in the category, however the rider is undead an Ork Warboss.

Ork War Bike Golden Demon 2017
There were a lot more entries which were off for judging. As always this was a very competitor category at Golden Demon. Not one for the first time enterant to try, unless they are extremely talented.

Warhammer 40,000 Vehicle – Golden Demon 2017 

The Golden Demon 2017 Warhammer 40,000 Vehicle categories appeared to be one of the most competitive this year. There were unsurprising lots of Space Marine Dreadnoughts. There were no less than five Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnoughts. The imperial knights didn’t make  as strong a showing this year. 

Ultramarine Contemptor Dreadnought
Ultramarine Contemptor Dreadnought

Imperial Knight PaladinImperial Knight Paladin

Imperial Guard Astra Militarum Valdor Tank HunterAstra Militarum Valdor Tank Hunter

Ultramarine Razorback armed with Assult CannonsUltramarine Razorback armed with Assult CannonsUltramarine Razorback armed with Assult CannonsDeimos Patten Vidicator Laser DistroyerDeimos Patten Vidicator Laser Distroyer

Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought

Sons of Horus – Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought with Siege Drill

Emporest Children – Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought armed with Grav Flux Bombard

Imperial Fist – Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought armed with Grav Flux BombardLeviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought armed with Grav Flux Bombard

Ork looted Goliath Rockgrinder

Space Wolves Venerable DreadnoughtSpace Wolves Venerable Dreadnought

Space Marine – Leviathan pattern Siege Dreadnought with Siege Drill

Imperial Knight Etrant Imperial Knight Errant

Elder WraithseerElder Wraithseer

Warhammer 40,000 Large Monster – Golden Demon 2017

The Golden Demon 2017 Warhammer 40,000 Large Monster catagory was as impressive as ever, with both very well painted models along with some interesting conversion work.

Leman Russ – Primarch of the Space Wolves

Leman Russ 2017 Golden Demon

Lord of Changer – Greater Demon of Tzeentch

Lord of Changer - Greater Demon of Tzeentch
Lord of Changer - Greater Demon of Tzeentch

Nurgle Demon Engine – Dreadknight conversion 

Nurgle Demon Engine - Dreadknight conversion Nurgle Demon Engine - Dreadknight conversion

Fulgrim – Primarch of the Emperor’s ChildrenFulgrim - Primarch of the Emperor's Children

Belisarius CawlBelisarius Cawl

The Visarch, Sword of YnneadThe Visarch, Sword of YnneadThe Visarch, Sword of Ynnead

Forgeworld Elder AvatarForgeworld Elder Avatar

Grey Knight Dreadnight

Grey Knight Dreadnight
Logan – Primarch of the Word Bearers

Battle Pictures – Grey Knights and Black Harlequins vs Chaos and Imperial Forces

This game represented the Grey Knights attempting to overturn and Chaos rising in the outskirts of an imperial city.

A Harlequin troop is helping the Gray Knights for reasons unknown.

The Chaos forces consist of, World Bearers Chaos Space Marines, Pre Hersey Emperors Children, Traitor Guard and a sole Renagade Imperial Knight.

The game was a 4000 point Battle. The mission was based on the old 6 objective apocalypse senario, however objective victory points where score at the end of each trun. The team with most victory points cumulated at the games’ time limit wins.

Deployment, Most of the Grey Knights arrived by deep strike


Turn one

The Grey Knights and Harlequins take 4 objectives via deep strike. The Chaos forces hold 2 objectives.


Turn two

The renegade Imperial Knight removes a squad of Harlequins from one of the objectives to contest the objective with the Harlequin jetbikes.


The game ends 7-4 to the Grey Knights and Harlequins.