Some models travel light. This time, load yours up. Paint a model geared up for whatever lies ahead. We’re looking for pouches, bandoliers, backpacks, grenades, scrolls, ammo belts, and every other piece of kit you can fit on a base, each painted with its own texture: worn leather, scratched metal, cloth, wood. Any genre, any scale.
Entry Guidelines
One entry per person
Must be your own work painted during this competition window
Entries must not have been entered in other competitions
Any number of models allowed — single figures, small groups, or scenic compositions
Fully finished models only, no WIPs
Any scale, genre, or subject matter
Conversions, kitbashes, and 3D printed models allowed
Must include five (5) clear, well-lit photos on a neutral background: bare plastic/unpainted model(s), front, left side, right side, and back
No AI-generated, enhanced, or photoshopped images
Please make sure your entry follows all the competition guidelines listed above. Entries that don't will not be eligible for placement or prizes.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on creative intent, including:
Use of color - How effectively you use color to support your concept and create mood
Consistency of technique - Technical execution that serves your artistic vision
Quality of build - Clean preparation with no mold lines, seamless assembly, and attention to detail
Storytelling - The narrative your piece communicates through composition, basing, and presentation
Judging will take place after the competition deadline. Winners will be announced within 10 days of the competition end via the Baselair newsletter and socials.
What's in it for You
Game Envy will award gift certificates to the top three finishers: $250 for Gold, $150 for Silver, and $75 for Bronze. All finalists will receive [finalist reward], plus a special shoutout in our newsletter and on social media.
In addition, competition judge(s) will choose a limited number of entries to receive direct, constructive feedback.
How to Enter
Enter your work by using the "Submit entry" button on this page before the deadline. It works just like uploading a project to your profile. Happy painting!
