Wargames and Railroads: ReaperCon 2015

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

My Favorite ReaperCon 2015 Entries

Last year I was feeling a little over whelmed with the number of entries we had to deal with. We doubled in sized last year jumping from 200 to a tad bit over 400. This year we added another 100 to that total ticking just over that 500 mark in the closing 15 minutes of the Saturday deadline.

500+ entries from 137 entrants, I couldn't be happier with the turnout. There were some truly stellar entries too, sometimes it makes it really hard to sit down and judge these things. Kind of evaluating where those levels between bronze and silver or silver and gold are can be really difficult. Which is why I track the scores of all our judges so I can pick up on trends and make sure Michael and I can keep the teams balanced out for the show.

Anyway here are some of my favorite entries from the show this year. You can find a complete gallery of images on the ReaperCon.com website

Justin McCoy - Gold

Mary Proffit

Jason Anaya (This is an incredible conversion of Reaper's Grudge bust)

Jessica Rich

Aaron Lovejoy

Marike Reimer

Michael Proctor

Glen Phillips

Erin Hartwell

Martin Jones - I love this concept it just feel a little short for me

A scratchbuilt Borg Queen

A Scratchbuilt Sophie

Cutebutpyscho - I did a variation of this a number of years ago (actually longer than I think)

Here's mine, I'm thinking 2009. I think Erin's is better, smaller more compact although the posing is a bit awkward

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

ReaperCon 2015 - Day 4

I was pretty pleased with my performance in the competition this year. Although disappointed with my showing in the ordnance category.

Bulletproof Ghost (Trenchworx) - Ordnance Bronze

Sentry Duty (Hasslefree) - Painter Silver

Steady Lads (Reaper) - Diorama Gold (And was in the top six for Sophie consideration)

Shopping II (Hasslefree) - Best Hasslefree Entry ($200 GC from Hasslfree)

Sunday is the final day and the show ends with my auction. The auction is unique, Reaper puts up stuff on the auction table and attendees donate items and then I sell them off for the ReaperBucks that folks have been accumulating over the course of the convention. Its a blast and its by far my favorite auction to do. Unfortunately I never have the chance to take pictures on Sunday.

Its Tuesday and I have come down with a major case of convention crud and I'm sicker than a dog at this point. Just want to get home and curl up and sleep right now.

Monday, May 4, 2015

ReaperCon 2015 - Day 3

Saturday is the big event day at ReaperCon. While there is a small flurry of entries being entered for those that can only be there on Saturday 95% of the judging has been completed and we are busy trying to figure manufacturer awards and Sophie Trophies. There is a banquet at 6 and the awards ceremony in the main hall at 8.

The vendor hall is quieting down as people move over to the stage area

Some last minute checks of the entries in the competition room. We ticked over 500 entries this year from 137 entrants.

Jennifer Haley's spot, she must be off teaching at this point

The crowds begin to gather. The monitors in the center have been displaying the entries in the contest over the weekend.

Ali Bailey, Jessica Rich and Erin Hartwell prepare to pass out the awards as they are announced.

A bit of cheering as Anne Foerster takes the stage. Oh and the BONES III kickstarter was announced Friday night.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

ReaperCon 2015 Day 2

For a small convention ReaperCon just never really stops and Friday was building up to be busier than Thursday, much as you would expect. Most of my day was split between working with the vendors and helping out in the competition room. There is always plenty to do.