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The people of A.M.S.S. had something to celebrate this year. 2004 saw the tenth edition of their annual show: the International Painting Competition. On top of their great hospitality they had some extra in store. The first 100 people to enter 4 or more pieces in the competition received a bust portraying the famous Antwerp paint Pieter Paul Rubens. This was sculpted by the talented Belgian sculptor Lee van Quang, the driving force behind Pilipili. Each bust got a numbered certificate, and on Sunday Mr. Quanq himself came on stage to destroy the moulds. So it was no surprise to see the competition tables loaded with models at all four categories: Beginner, advanced, master and fantasy/science fiction.Another special price at A.M.S.S. is the best of show award. This is a diamond award to keep if one succeeds to win the best of show two years in a row. This year they had to give it away for the first time in their history. Lucky winner was Mr. Duthileul. Of course there was much more to do then the competition only. Traders from different countries were present ( Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom), a ticket raffle were you always won something and of course the excellent bar (they serve the best martino’s I have ever eaten). Then there were various artists showing of their skills, both at painting and sculpting. Sunday evening and prize giving came way too quick. A Scottish piper war present to give some extra atmosphere to the award giving; unfortunately his lovely music was a bit too loud for the room. After plenty of special awards were given, it was time for the bronze, silver and gold awards. They use the open system; so more then one of each was given in each category. Last, but by no means least, to give away was the diamond Best of Show award. I for one am looking forward to next years edition, which will normally be held the first weekend of March. I hope I might greet some of you there. More info can be found at the A.M.S.S. website at: http://www.amss.be/ Gino Poppe |
Los organizadores del show de la A.M.S.S. tenían algo que celebrar este año; el décimo aniversario de su show anual: La competición Internacional de Pintura. Aparte de su hospitalidad tenían alguna sorpresa guardada en el bolsillo. Las primeras 100 personas que inscribieses mas de 4 figuras obtendrían un busto del famoso retrato pintado por Pieter Paul Rubens de Antwerp. Este busto fue creado por el famoso escultor belga Lee van Quang, la fuerza creadora detrás de la firma Pilipili. Cada busto tenía un número certificado y ese mismo domingo Lee destruyó el molde original. Así que no fue nada sorprendente el ver tantas figuras inscritas en las siguientes categorías: Principiantes, avanzados, Maestros y Fantasía / Ciencia ficción. Otro premio especial de la A.M.S.S. es el “Best of Show”. Este premio es un diamante que se puede quedar con el el ganador que obtenga el “Best of Show” dos veces consecutivas. Este año se entregará definitivamente por primera vez en la historia al afortunado ganador Mr. Duthileul. Por supuesto hay mucho más que hacer aparte de la competición. Comerciantes de diferentes países han hecho acto de presencia (Bélgica, Alemania y el Reino Unido), hemos tenido una rifa donde siempre se gana alguna cosilla y por supuesto la excelente taberna (donde sirven los mejores “martinos” que jamás haya comido). También había algunos artistas haciendo gala de sus aptitudes artísticas tanto en pintura como en escultura. El domingo por la tarde se celebró la entrega de premios, demasiado pronto a mi parecer. Un gaitero escocés amenizó el evento dándole esa atmósfera adecuada al evento; desafortunadamente la música estaba demasiado alta en el salón. Después de la entrega de innumerables premios especiales, llegaron los bronces, las platas y los oros. Se utilizó el sistema abierto; así que se entregaron más de uno en cada categoría. Al final se entregó el “Best of Show” que significaba entregar definitivamente el tan codiciado diamante. Pueden encontrar más sobre el concurso en esta dirección: http://www.amss.be/ Gino Poppe |
 By placing his Archer Mongol on a well-designed base, Claude Hembersin gave a true feeling of height to this piece. (Elite/54mm) |
 I too found it hard to believe that one can paint such a nice heraldry on such a small figure. But Dominik de Wolf did on his Standard bearer to Charles d’Albert (25mm) |
 The First World War is a subject we don’t see too often at shows. Here Mr. Triantaphylidis Jannis has made a very dynamic vignette. (Advanced level/ 54mm) |
 It’s always refreshing to see a well-painted flat, especially when it’s based on a comic. Well done Jean Saweryniuk |
 A classic figure painted with today standards. Congratulations should be given to Sclavon Caroline for her Artémis (Andrea/ 54mm) |
 Ramir Hereygers placed his Brigadier de Chasseurs D’Afrique 1854 in a very nice surrounding, what give the figure only a higher quality. (Metal models/ 54mm). |
 Not all good figures have to be military. This excellent Cowboy by Michel van Keyenberg did win the Figure Royale trophy for best civilian subject. (Andrea/54mm) |
 This Konrad van Landau by Gilbert van Wuytswinkel showed a very nice painted figure with an excellent heraldic motif. (Pegaso/90mm) |
 Roland Gorissen sure loves animals. Not only is his Chevalier Italien “Barbuta” seated on his horse, his also accompanied by an eagle and a dog (Pegaso/ 54mm) |
 This isn’t a piece for beginners! Thierry Faniel turned this Hussard Polonais into a true piece of art. (Diorama studios/ 200mm) |
 This Guerrier Mongol 1380 won a silver award at advanced level for its painter Van den Bergh Henri. (Elite 54mm) |
 When you combine a beautiful painted figure with a scratchbuild helicopter you get a gold award. That’s what Labricciosa Guelfio did with this USMC Helicopter pilot AH-1W Cobra. |
 Raphaël Tion makes very good use of the special shape on his base. The figure was entitled “Trompette des Marins de la Garde”. (Durendal/54mm) |
 One paint a figure to the highest finish, place it on a nice piece of decor and add some good details and you get a gold award at advanced level. That what Laurent Mayaux did with his Les loups de l’Atlantique. (Andrea/ 54mm) |
 Charlie Chaplin as the Dictator. Very well painted in grey/sepia tint by Luyten Martin at the beginner’s level. (Winner of the Rona’s Choice award/ El Viejo Dragon 90mm) |
 Sonja Loockx proved with her Officier Cuirassier that she’s one of the leading Belgian (female) painters. Well done Sonja!!! (Pegaso/54mm) |
 Duel on the dnepr river showed an original vignette painted to high standards by Eddy Vandersteen (Romeo models/ 54mm) |
 Bart Prijs stayed very close to the colours of the box art figure of this Mongol Archer 1380. It was painted touch high standards that no one was surprised that it got a silver medal at master level. (Elite/54mm) |
 Bosniaque 1800 was a very original entry, both by the choice of subject as by the colourful decor. Thank you Delorme’s brothers for letting us enjoy this figure. (scratchbuilt?/54mm) |
 These Border reivers didn’t only win gold for their creator, Jean-Pierre Duthileul, but also the Best of Show award. (scratchbuilt/54mm) |
 The highlighting and shading on this Mongol by Louis Lambrechts was excellent. (Elite/ 80mm) |
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 The heraldry painted on this shield was just fantastic. In fact, this Grand Maitre Teutonique was an example of the craftsmanship by Jacques Vandooren. (Pegaso/54mm) |
 Landsknecht always wore very colourful clothing. Michael Volquarts painted his one in this tradition and to a very high Finnish too. (EMI/90mm). |
 Infantery Bugler 1864 is the result of two master modellers working together: Mr. Backaert and Mr; De Maeyer (scratchbuilt?/54mm) |
 The work of Danny Pollaert is always a joy to look at. His excellent 24 ste Georgiavol. Fredericksburg was no exception to this rule. (Warriors/54mm) |
 This Chinese Warrior was painted by Larissa Tamberg, a Russian star painter now living in Belgium (Andrea/90mm) |
 Although not the easiest figure to paint, Claude Janssens proved he’s a real master with this Homme de Neanderthal. Note: the very original nameplate, which suits the subject well. (Pegaso/54mm) |
 Although Marijn van Gils is more of a diorama builder then a figure painter, he proved with this Heinrich that he’s a top figure painter too. Not only did he got a gold award at master level, he also got the Lier Trophy for best camouflaged subject. (conversion/54mm) |
 Willhelm was another piece of art by Marijn van Gils. Note the original setting he placed the figure on: a part of an enginedeck of a tank. (conversion/54mm) |
 This Civil War 20 main shows that even small scale figures (25mm) can be made into pieces of art. (Beginners level) |
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