All fantastic entries andallby very accomplished artists. Imust say that it by far one of the hardest things to do on forums such as this, is to choose just one winner out of so many choice, "showroom" level works is almost impossible, this way of "peaople's choice" is a fantastic way of doing things and one I hadnt thought of.
I know I have alot to say guys, but you never know when will be your only chance to say something possitive or encouraging or inspirational to up and coming painters or accomplished painters so I just go ahead and say it.
One photograph is really not enough to properly inspect a 3 dimensional object guys, so perhaps next time allow for 3 photgraphs, just please understand that there is a left side a right side a front, back and top view of any 3d object and that is what we are dealing with. Please just a suggestion, and in no way a criticism.
This is also a pertinent point in the case of (for example) if I was to paint a Royal Navy Admiralty Design (camouflage measure) the pattern is often different on both port and starboard sides. The artist would want to be judged on his ability to properly depict the historic pattern on both sides of the ship, as well as his general skills.
Finaly I wanted to say, well done to all the artists, the Sci-Fi ships are just fantastic and I can see so much work has gone into them, being an old sea-dog however, someone able to pull off an historic scheme such has Brigmans work is (gosh)just so difficult at this scale, his use of colour is perfect, and just wanted to tell him that even thougn I naturally want the Montana to win, that his was my personal favorite. Well done brother.
Cheers guys
Dan
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