Horseplay (1 Viewer)

[blaster]

This thread needs some qualifications. I decided to work on several beasties at the same time to save on putty. One is a typical horse made up from Historex parts, the mid-size one is meant to represent a pony and the last is converted from a Tamiya mule kit. The pony is converted from several 1/35 scale kits.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Some progress on the pony and mule. I think that the rump on the pony is too rounded and will be cut down. The head on the mule is an original casting made from resin.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

I've added and reshaped more musculature to the pony. It looks quite satisfactory to my eyes and I will be sanding it down after this. Will be working on a proposed Ethiopian figure for this piece.

Also conscripted a heavy horse for an upcoming ECW dragoon. That is an Airfix ECW saddle on its back.

Rgds Victor

 

[thebritfarmer]

Looks amazing Victor, can't wait to see the next stages.

 

[blaster]

Hello Britfarmer,

Thanks for the kind comments. I painted over the pony with matt enamel. Surface looks good. I think that the rump is still too high and will shave that down. The impression I want is of a pony going uphill. I am working on the horse head. I've already planned to do the Ethiopian rider soon so when that is underway, I'll start a new thread.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Hi All,

I've decided to redo the Ethiopian pony as an undernourished beast.
I've gouged into the flanks and buttocks with files and sandpaper.

Rgds Victor