Here's your chance to compete in Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy's, Sir Coates Masters painting competition! Showcase your miniature painting skills for a shot at winning the prestigious Sir Coates Trophy. Plus, get your hands on exclusive, highly sought-after event miniatures available for purchase on the day. Join the fun and make your talent known.

The competition will be judged by Duncan Rhodes who will judge each submission on creativity and narrative along with painting skill. It welcomes all types of miniatures from all game systems and beyond. The competition will take place on Saturday 8th February 2025 within the Beachhead expo itself.

Categories:

Single Miniature: This category is for any single human-sized miniature, mounted on an appropriately sized base. This includes everything from solitary troopers to majestic, genetically enhanced commanders. This includes miniatures mounted on smaller vehicles and creatures like bikes, jet bikes, and beasts or mounts.

Squad/Unit: This category is for squads or units of three or more miniatures. The unit may be displayed on an appropriately sized base. This includes miniatures on foot and miniatures mounted on bikes, jet bikes, and beasts, provided they are organised into a unit of three or more models.

Vehicle: This category is for any single vehicle. This includes tanks, walkers, and flyers – everything from historically accurate machinery to strange and wonderful sci-fi and alien Tanks or craft. Models entered into this category, that for any reason do not require a base, may still be mounted on an appropriately sized base.

Monster: This category is for any single large than human sized miniature, mounted on an appropriately sized base. This is the category to really go to town with if you enjoy whimsical fantasy creatures or hulking alien monstrosities!

Entering:

Entry is free for anyone with a ticket to Beachhead Tabletop Games Expo 2025.

To enter, you'll need to fill in the Sir Coates Masters entry form (coming soon), and take your entries to the Sir Coates Masters stand at Beachhead Expo before 12:00pm on Saturday 8th February 2025.

Each entrant has the chance to win a bespoke Sir Coates trophy for first, second, and third place respectively, and the best in show. Every entrant will get a pin badge!

Schedule:

Saturday 8th - Submissions are welcome until 12:00pm at which point judging shall begin with an awards ceremony at 16:45pm.

Sunday 9th - There will be no competition on this day but there will be some of the winning entries kept in the cabinets to view. Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy will still be on hand selling exclusive merchandise and the Two Thin Coats paint range.

FAQs

Can I enter if I am not a member of the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy?

Yes, This event is for everybody to enter. There are monthly painting challenges available to

members separate from the Sir Coates masters.

Can I leave my miniatures at the event overnight?

We will be in attendance on the second day of the Expo but the Painting Masters takes place

on Saturday only. Winning entries may be kept on display but are left at their owner's risk

(we will have these locked and be on site).

What is the deadline for entries?

The deadline is 12:00pm on Saturday 8th February.

What miniatures are allowed in the competition?

Any and all of them! The categories have been specifically chosen to cover any miniature

system or miniature range available.

Will Duncan Rhodes be judging the competition?

Yes, Duncan will be on hand as chief judge and will have the final decision in each category.

Can I purchase a Sir Coates or Gyzmo exclusive miniature at the event?

Yes! We will have plenty available over the weekend to purchase.