Golden Demon 2014 at Warhammer Fest – Ben’s coolest Demons

Gallery | Posted on October 18, 2014 by Jon

These are Bens Pick for his favourite entires at Golden Demon. Rather than looking at painting quality Ben has been looking purely at the colour scheme and overall look. He did only had my pictures to go on, so sorry if I didn’t take a picture of your model; and after all Ben’s opinion won’t get you into White Dwarf.

Ultramarine jet bike – Golden Demon 2014

Crimson Fist Spartan Assault Tank – Golden Demon 2014

Blood Angel Dreadnought – Golden Demon 2014

Greater Demon of Nurgle – Golden Demon 2014

The Green Knight – Golden Demon 2014

World Eater and Blood Angel Contemptor Dreadnoughts – Duel Golden Demon 2014

Skaven Clan Rat – Open Competition Golden Demon 2014

Knight Conclave – Open Competition Golden Demon 2014

Dark Angle Sergeant - 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Dark Angle Chaplain by El Kaye – 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Ork Warboss – 40k Monsteress Creature Golden Demon 2014

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If you are wondering about the Red and Green stickers on the entry cards. The Green Sticker denote an entry which is being considered as a finalist and goes through to the next round. The red sticker is an entry which has been photographed and may therefore appear in Warhammer Visions, White Dwarf or on the Games Workshop website in White Dwarf daily.

While the number of entries was lower this year the quality was possible even higher.

I’ve seen some very negative feedback on other sites about Warahammer Fest and while the Games Workshop studio was totally out done by Forgeworld, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole event.
As Golden Demon isn’t running on the Saturday, Games Workshop management need to give some more thought to what takes pace in it’s void; If they run the same formate next year and expect people to attend both days, while I would have been happy to have a reason to do. It was also very disappointing the Studio didn’t bring along a couple of display boards from their impressive collection and a few more of their senior staff.
But those were the only down points and really not that big a deal. The venue was better, the space given to none sale activities was bigger, the lighting at Golden Demon was better, the parking was better, more content was provided. All in all it was a great day out and I can’t wait for next year to roll around.

Dark Angle Chaplin Black Templars Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Golden Demon 2014 – 40k Single Miniature

Gallery | Posted on October 15, 2014 by Ben Jackson

Here are all of the 40k Single Miniature entries I was able to get pictures of. As I’ve already stated the standard was amazing this year. While I had improved my own Golden Demon entry I could completely understand why it didn’t make the finals, maybe next year. There is a lot on the model I wasn’t happy with. I was glad non of the Krom Dragongaze mini’s won (Never enter your 1st idea). Most of the models below didn’t even make the finals.

Golden Demon 2014 40k Single Miniature Entries

Limited Edition Games Day 2013 Blood Angel Captain Golden Demon 2014

Dark Angel Sargent 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Limed Edition Emperors Children Captain 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Eldar Farseer 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Ork Pain boy 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Necron Lord 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Dark Angle Chaplin El Kaye – Half God Studios – 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Space Marine Sergeant 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Ork War Lord 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Haemonculus 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014 Bronze

Empororer’s Children Champion 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Space Wolf Rune Priest Njal Storm Caller 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Space Wolf Rune Priest Njal Strom Caller 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Limited Edition Space Wolf Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Black Templars Captain Krom Dragongaze 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014

Dark Eldar Haemonculus Golden Demon 2014 Bronze Winner

Salamanders Sterngaurd Sergeant 40k Single Miniature Golden Demon 2014 Silver

The image above is from http://volomir.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/golden-demon-2014-first-pics-and-winners.html.

Limited Edition Ultramarine Captain Golden Demon 2014 Gold Winner by Joseph Sommerfield

The image above is from http://www.puttyandpaint.com/projects/5848

Apart from it being a bit crowded getting to the cabinets the atmosphere was far nicer this year. In fact I think this was the most enjoyable and cheapest Golden Demon I can remember. There was no freebies for entering and only a certificate for making the finals this year. I guess that will keep out the rubbish next year. It was noticeable some of the better painters had not entered this year although other’s had come from across Europe. Last years winner managed 3rd and I didn’t see Painting Buddha either, although the evidence of his DVDs and you tube videos was everywhere. Some of the old crowd that had turned up, looked a little disappointed the community hadn’t turned out in force. I think there were around 300 tickets remaining. Living fairly locally, I’m not sure if the location was a big put off for many this year. The venue was far nicer, Here’s hoping for the the ICC next year (just wishful thinking, nothing more.)

Ben’s Painting Desk: Tyranid Zoanthrope

Gallery | Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ben Jackson

I’ve been very good at starting models this year, but not so good at finishing them. I’ve decided to show some work in progress photos, hopefully this may inspire me to finish the models, or you to start some. This is a 2nd hand Zoanthope I’ve been repainting. I’ve added my own hive fleet’a blue to the standard colours of hive fleet kraken. Which I’m considering repainting some of my existing Nids as. I’ve added some more red to this model, I’ve also darkened the red with a base if khone red, a wash of null oil and then added layers of wasdakka red. I’ve shaded the skin with sephera and Eathshade. To finish it, I’m going to do a little tiding up and put some more layers of bone on the skin.
The Zoanthope as it arrived.

Today’s pictures: Imperial Guard and Grey Knight Army

Gallery | Posted on April 7, 2014 by Ben Jackson

Damien’s impressive Imperial Guard and Grey Knight Army was featured in the March issue of Warhammer Visions. It was also on display at Warhammer World recently. Damien has no less than three super heavy tanks in this impressive collection. His use of direct source lighting technique is also very impressive on the plasma weapons.