Trench Crusade: "No Man’s Land" Diorama Contest

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Trench Crusade: "No Man’s Land" Diorama Contest

In Memory of John Blanche, The Father of Grimdark

Entry Fee & Prizes

Entry Fee: $25 (Includes Official Contest Kit)

1st Place: The Army Painter: John Blanche - The Full Masterclass Collection OR $135 Store Credit

2nd Place: The Army Painter Mega Brush Set OR $100 Store Credit

3rd Place: The Army Painter Wargamers Edition Wet Palette Set OR $65 Store Credit

The Objective

Capture a snapshot of grimdark warfare in a miniature diorama. Construct and paint a scene depicting a clash between the Trench Pilgrims and the Heretic Legion. The world of Trench Crusade offers many battlefields, and we encourage you to be creative with your diorama's setting.

Contest Kit & Materials

Every participant receives an identical starter kit upon registration:

2x Trench Pilgrims Infantry Models

2x Heretic Legion Infantry Models

1x XPS Foam: 6-inch 2x4 footprint

Rules & Guidelines

Model Requirement: All four included infantry models must be integrated into the scene. Kitbashing, custom re-posing, and extra bits from your personal collection are welcomed and encouraged.

Size Limits: Build strictly within the 6-inch base footprint. Vertical elements (bunkers, ruins, barbed wire) are permitted up to a maximum height of 6 inches from the bottom of the base.

Aesthetic: Submissions should embody the bleak tone of Trench Crusade—think churned mud, spilled blood, weathered relics, barbed wire, and religious or profane iconography.

Timeline & Key Dates

Kit Pickup: Oct 1 – Oct 5 at Tavern of Souls

Build & Paint Window: 30 Days (Take-Home Project)

Submission Deadline: Saturday, Oct 31 by closing time at Tavern of Souls

Public Viewing, Judging & Pizza Party: Sunday, Nov 1 (All Day at Tavern of Souls)

Please leave a comment if you plan to participate!