The Brushoffs in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support
The Brushoffs – Where the Brushes Come Out to Play
The Brushoffs is Dumfries Gamers’ annual painting throwdown – a celebration of creativity, colour, and pure hobby joy. Whether you’re a competition veteran or just proud of finally finishing that first model, this is your moment to shine.
Running alongside our Age of Sigmar and Old World tournaments in December, The Brushoffs is also about giving back—this year all proceeds go to MacMillan Cancer Support. Paint something epic, show it off, and help make a real difference.
And yes… there will be seriously cool trophies and prizes up for grabs. We don’t hand these out lightly—you’ll have to earn them. The bragging rights? Even better.
Categories for 2025
- Single Miniature (GW or non-GW) – One hero, one villain, one masterpiece.
- Unit or Team – 3+ models painted and ready to rumble.
- Vehicle or Monster – Tanks, dragons, stompy mechs… go big or go home.
- Wildcard – Dioramas, conversions, terrain, crazy ideas… if it wows, it works.
- Non-GW Single Model – Give some love to the other brilliant ranges out there.
How the Day Rolls
Venue: Loreburn Hall, Dumfries
Date: Saturday 13th December 2025
- 09:00 – 10:00 – Drop off your entries, strut about looking smug.
- 10:00 – 12:30 – First tournament rounds kick off; paint entries on full display.
- 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch break + People’s Choice voting (a.k.a. campaigning for your entry).
- 13:30 – 17:00 – More gaming carnage while the paint show keeps turning heads.
- 17:00 – 17:30 – Judging, tallying votes, possibly bribing the judges (just kidding… mostly).
- 17:30 – 18:00 – Prize giving, winner announcements, charity total reveal.
All timings are subject to change—like all good battles, expect a twist or two.
All entries are £10 per entry. You can enter as many times as you like!
Why you should be there: Because this isn’t just a painting competition—it’s a showcase of our community’s best work, a reason to hang out with friends, and a chance to claim trophies, prizes, and prestige that will have everyone talking until the next Brushoffs.