Judging the best Oldhammer miniatures: Olden Demon ‘23 Results

[@tommys_hobbies]

Olden Demon is my new favourite painting competition. The top 5 entries really were on an entirely different level.

[@joeflitton8034]

The winner is nuts. Like when you first look at it I get the impression 'yeah it's nice, but is it a winner?' But the more you acrually analyse it, the level of detail and technique is insane.

[@Zyxory]

Very well deserved winner and honourable mentions. Well done everyone.

[@SteveKfpv]

Absolutely awesome! Totally stoked to get a commended entry! (SteveKminis) Thanks for running the comp mate. Love all your vids and looking forward to next year already 🙂

[@smoss9813]

Dear lord those minis were amazing. Please do another video showcasing more entries. This is exactly the kind of 'for the joy of it' painting competition that puts a massive smile on my face!

[@gi1dor]

Your content is incredible and I cannot believe how good those retro mini paint jobs You deserve much more subscribers, it's like something super niche can become very popular

[@OldenDemon]

Wow, thank you so much for your support, hope you continue to enjoy the content. I have a lot of big stuff planned and donations like this really helps out.

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

Theres a few of us trying to show Oldhammer to the masses!

[@daiatnara971]

Those are some crazy good paint jobs, respect to them. And for running the contest - my Space Hulk 1st edition Blood Angel may be way back in the cheap seats (not complaining), but I'm proud to have him painted, and happy to have taken part.

[@merlynmodels]

Thanks for running this competition, it was a pleasure to enter and see so many awesome entries on Instagram, your presentation of them here was both funny and inspiring. Keep up the awesomeness.

[@GoblinGreen2021]

Another great vid and comp. Looking forward to painting goblin green bases on the go 🤘

[@FirstnameLastname-x8o]

Love your work mr. Green!

[@GoblinGreen2021]

🤘

[@snorri788]

This was really fun to take part in. Well done to the winners.

[@aaronbrown4275]

It is MINDBLOWING, but also in a way not surprising, that many of these old sculpts look amazing with modern paint jobs using modern techniques and materials, honed 30 or more years out. I know a lot of old minis get some good natured ribbing, but seriously many are amazing sculptures that hold today even against the era of zbrush and ultra detailed plastics. Amazing work all!

[@fireinacan]

Not only was this an amazing competition, but the narration on this video was more fun than it had any right to be!

[@blastvader]

"Quality of miniature painting since the pandemic has taken a massive step up"...apart from mine. I'm worse now than when I was 16, and that was 20 years ago! Beautiful entries across the board. Well done all who took part (and psst...it was a Catachan Sgt. not a Cadian one).

[@SnakeWorksStudio]

Congratulations to all the winners and well done to all who entered! it was really good fun!

[@kristianjensen5877]

Gotta' say, I find the scripts in these videos absolutely delightful. Those are also some amazing paint jobs. Really shows how much miniature painting has developed the last 30 years, going from goofy-kind-of-niche into a refined artform.

[@Cidiuss]

Amazing content, one of my best discoveries of 2023. Gives me a stable supply of nostalgium. Keep it up and have a good one!

[@bigchichi1176]

Yep, that first place dancer is amazing... missed a lot of those reflecting colours till I really looked at it.

[@WoodImp]

Everything I love about the hobby compounded into one video

[@theopolusthizzler7565]

'Turned my tears to vinegar'. Absolute classic!

[@DrLangas]

Wow, the standard was incredible! Congratulations to the winners and everyone who entered. It’s been a blast looking through the models.

[@Axefacepaints]

Congratulations everyone! Thanks for another fantastic competition David💥💥💥 And thanks for the commended!

[@awldune]

The standard here is just insane - can't imagine painting this squig hopper at 3:05 or blood angel at 2:57 and not being a finalist/winner.

[@truetrueevil1]

That note to go tell the entry's you think were robbed really tugged at my heart strings. Good stuff.

[@MrConna6]

Ahaha biggus dickus, I had an old ultrmarines thunderfire with ‘my friend biggus dickus’ on the side 😂

[@philipsalt6056]

How did I not know I needed this in my life?

[@Spoonergasm]

Hendarion's entry is insane, I'm amazed he didn't at least crack the top 3 let alone pushed out of the finalists. Those blends are so gosh darn smooth

[@Hendarion]

Cheers

[@khelom]

I agree

[@davidrielo2338]

Thanks for organizing! As a suggestion I'd credit the entries commented in the first part of the video. This is a commercial platform, in the end. It's killing 2 birds with one shot, firstly way nicer to recognize the authors and also avoid any legal trouble.

[@davidvanderpoel2129]

Good idea. It also just plainly gives the painters a bigger stage, which benefits the hobby in the end ☺️

[@danroberts007]

Wow, the winners were amazing as were the honorable mentions! I may have to throw my hat in the ring next year, but with little hope of reaching such lofty heights. The commentary was hilarious. 5 out of 5, would recommend.

[@FreelancerND]

Oh my. That NMM on the winner mini is sp awesome. This is the first time I see something really looks like METAL. Because let us be honest, NMM is just a style we all agreed kinda looks like metal, but it's not.

[@Gh0stClown]

0:50 Look ma, I'm on TV!

[@theylivewesleep.5139]

Some people use masonry to coerce judges, others use a secret rune painted in goblin green on their inside left wrist.

[@adedimberline]

Just pure, wholesome nostalgia. Great work everyone

[@themattbat999]

that winning model is absolutely insane

[@Wijkert]

What a great video on a great competition!

[@Bobyoudontneeemyname]

Just fantastic work by everyone!

[@petsdinner]

Congratulations to all the entrants! Everyone's a winner!

[@syd4890]

Instagram's hashtags not liking my account was a soar one but thank you for mentioning it hahaha ❤

[@anvilofdoomminiatures]

Congratulations to the top 5!!! All of them were so bloody good!🍻🙌 everyone who entered did a great job! Sven has great taste in miniatures 😎😂

[@paulrobinson4870]

Worthy winner. Astonishing miniature.

[@thresholdau]

Saving my Ko-fi donation for the recreation of the WD187 tank battle report!

[@TheEr910]

Congrats all

[@theminiaturepaintingtutor7885]

I've missed entering these comps over the years, please accept my apologies. This video was a great watch and gave me good feels. Thanks man 🔥❤️🙏🙌

[@OldenDemon]

It’s ok, it will be back next year

[@xenomorph6961]

Ive always had a soft spot for wardancers. That miniature by the winner is orobably the best ive ever seen. Its not just for the skill, but as Olden says, its all the littke details tgat you dont see at first 😊

[@cabaloflore8754]

The goblin with banner is my favourite.

[@dekai7992]

This was perfection on every possible level.

[@BrianFlyingPenguin]

3:40 I'm sorry, WHERE is that sergeant from? Because it sounded like you said Cadia, and not Catachan.

[@OldenDemon]

Uh oh, I made a woopsy

[@EliphasTheInheritor]

Ain't no way my mans said CADian

[@BladeRunner21577]

My god there is some real painting talent about. Amazing models one and all

[@jacobdale2314]

What is the name of the piece of John Blanche (?) art with a ship moving towards a planet? And was it originally in color like that? It’s gorgeous, might be my favorite 40k piece of art.

[@OldenDemon]

It's a scan from the John Blanche artbook circa 1993. The book was given out to people who collected Skullz points I believe.

[@jacobdale2314]

@@OldenDemon Thanks! Do you know if a physical copy or high quality scan is available on the internet?

[@OldenDemon]

@@jacobdale2314 a physical copy of the book can currently be found for £150 on eBay.

[@magaz]

1:07 may have fallen out of GW IP… But it was well within Calgar Pee…

[@CanOfRabbitHoles]

Thanks, i'd missed the news about John Blanche

[@warspawnedpainting4380]

Gorgeous stuff all around ❤

[@terminator572]

Jesus Christ I look at these and I weep, I will NEVER be as good

[@nrais76]

For some reason, i feel like painting all my miniatures with Goblin Green bases now. 😉

[@MatthewsWd0]

Those are some spooky dachshunds yeesh!

[@tiobridge841]

So... what would I have to do to get ahold of the icons you use to represent miniatures in your videos? I absolutely adore them. Actually, better question - how do you make them? Is it a simple process you could do on, say, GIMP?

[@OldenDemon]

I’m planning to add the sets in Dawn Raid to the KoFi page next week. If you fancy trying to make them yourself I use Procreate on the iPad which handles geometric shapes really well

[@tiobridge841]

@@OldenDemon Ooh, thank you for the advice! Sounds like I might have to visit your ko-fi

[@chingas9378]

i literally forgot about this event and forgot to paint my mini

[@soic9690]

3rd place was robbed! ROBBED!

[@GooglyEyedSkull]

You can't make me take down my wicker man. Get owf moi lawn!!!

[@farpointgamingdirect]

Any video with dachshunds is an auto-thumbs up!

[@samuelharmssambamsjm269]

This is just... ah. Yerp. Nothing to contribute. Just blown away by the level of a skill on display. Going to to go sit in a dark room to recover.

[@kharnifex]

hip hip hooray!

[@bingobongo1615]

AMAZING!

[@Wijkert]

So many great new account to follow! Too bad the second place winner no longer has his account (or blocked it). I remember talking with him on his scheme on old bronze on his skeletons. If anyone knows what happened, please let me know.

[@OldenDemon]

No idea, it’s a shame as he had some excellent stuff on that account

[@jtb818]

❤❤❤

[@emberwickart]

It’s a good video and I love seeing this stuff, but I’m really confused as to why a video about dedication to artistic craft relies on scraped AI garbage art in between

[@ronwingrove683]

In the interests of nitpicking, I feel the need to point out that the mini at 3:40 is a Catachan sergeant, not a Cadian. You may begin the downvoting now.

[@OldenDemon]

It’s ok. Weird how I never even picked this up during editing. You should see the howler I leave in the next video

[@konstantineKein]

nice!

[@dstanful]

unbelievable standard. Winner has awe inspiring technique, but for me the colours aren't quite oldhammer. Farseer ftw

[@rossseed1451]

Ace:)

[@daveeol1987]

Ya farseer was the best

[@jimsabo1189]

If you are going to be judged, find out whom is judging you. Do not go with your feeling, but what you think would be theirs.

Very bad advice.

[@jimsabo1189]

@ how so?