Original Mecha Contest 2024
2024 Sponsors
Scale Modellers Supply
SMS Is an Australian based hobby supply store specialising in their own range of scale model paint. SMS also sell many other model support goods including airbrushes, books, tools and accessories.
Dspiae
A well known and respected manufacturer of a wide range of outstanding products such as nippers, hobby knives, hand saws, files, colouring tools, storage kits, pneumatic power tools and many more! Dspiae has been providing high quality innovative tools to hobbyists all around the world since 2016!
Hobbyzone
Innovative storage and organization solutions, meticulously crafted to streamline your creative workspace. From paint racks to modular workbenches, their products are designed to enhance efficiency and inspire creativity. Explore their range and revolutionize your hobby space.
Armored Komodo Heavy Industries
Armored Komodo is a hobby supply manufacturing shop based in the Philippines. They are known for their own brand high quality hobby paints and it’s auxiliaries as well as resin based hobby equipment.
Artis Opus
Discover the exceptional range of brushes, meticulously designed to deliver precision and performance, ensuring every stroke is a masterpiece. Dive into their wealth of knowledge with helpful how-to videos on YouTube.
Aves
2024 Small Business of the Year, AVES Studio offers exceptional sculpting and modelling materials, trusted by artists worldwide for unparalleled quality and versatility. Explore their range and elevate your creative projects to new heights.
Model by Krumme
Krumme, a former PRO division contest winner and the visionary behind the CUPCUP challenge! This exceptionally talented artist embodies dedication and skill, crafting awe-inspiring mechs from scratch and immersive dioramas so realistic, you'd swear they're from another world!
SamuelDecal
Samuel has been providing model makers and hobbyists with tools, model kits, supplies and decals for over a decade! He provides an excellent service that continues to improve year by year.
The Army Painter
The Army Painter was founded to help gamers of all types have more fun playing. Having painted miniatures using high-quality products, that are affordably priced, and perfect for the job. All designed to make painting fun, easy, and fast.
AO Mecha
AO Mecha conducts wonderful interviews on his YouTube channel with some extremely talented artists. Not only does Ariel interview and promote others builders he also has a variety of other videos such as his own build videos, tips & tricks and royalty free music for others to use!
Plainries
Plainries was founded by Richard Vd Meijden a sci-fi and fantasy model builder who enjoys kitbashing, scratch building and supporting other members of the community wherever he can. Richard is a driving force in the community spreading positivity and providing inspiration to others with his builds.
Kallamity
Kallamity is a one-man brand created by Luca Zampriolo in 2008. Luca Zampriolo is a painter, sculptor, illustrator, mecha and concept designer and modeller.
Kallamity offers beautiful resin cast scale model kits of his own personal designs and also design/prototype service for other companies.
2024 Judges
The Dark Power
A London-based sculptor and model maker who has been creating for over 20 years! His focus is on fantasy and sci-fi genres, producing models, sculptures, and costume pieces for various mediums. Did we mention, you can watch his whole process on YouTube?!
Boylei Hobby Time
Boylei Hobby Time is a beacon of awe-inspiring creativity, crafting dioramas and scenes that will leave you utterly mesmerized. With a steadfast mission to ignite the creative spark within each individual, they aspire to inspire and empower others to unleash the boundless creativity they were born with!
Daytoner
Daytoner is an incredible concept artist who has worked for the likes of Epic Games, Bungie, Universal, Blur Entertainment, Archetype Entertainment, The Mill and Otherside. A wonderful creator of all things mech!
Gavin Manners
Gavin is a hard surface concept artist & model designer, based in Brighton, UK. As the original designer of the iconic OMC droid, Gavin consistently delights us with his fresh artwork year after year. Beyond his remarkable talent, Gavin is a cherished friend and a true beacon of inspiration to all who have the pleasure of knowing him.
Thomas Coltau Bærentsen
Thomas, the Army Painter's creative vision as the Lead Studio Painter and Product Developer. Thomas is also a skilled artist who meticulously paints and assembles a diverse array of miniatures, figures, and busts, generously sharing his artistic process every step of the way.