Resculpted Paso Fino

Last summer I decided to turn my hand at sculpting, as loyal followers will no this does not lie within my 'strengths' area of my SWAT analysis...

Anyway I added a longer mane to this little Paso Fino Stablemate, I was quite happy with how she turned out, it was far from perfect but still, a nice change.

Well yesterday I FINALLY finished painting her. She was originally going to be bay but sorta decided she would rather be chestnut instead. So here she is, in a very rich red chestnut:



And here is the other side with the new mane



It is definitely a very full mane! But it doesn't look awful so I'm happy :p



I do like the colour though, it's a really nice deep shade. It really suits the mould. Also I am liking my new sealant, it gives a very slight shine which just makes their coats look rich and well groomed, that show ring shine!

I shall have to start turning my hands at more manes, a project for after I move house I think!

BreyerFest Sneak Peak

Oooo look at the cool design on the decorator!



What mould will it be though?!?!?

Model of the Day - Mercury

Our model of the day today is CRS Liquid Planet aka Mercury. Mercury is a gorgeous bay pinto Sport Horse and was a regular run classic that I purchased from Countrywide many moons ago.



Name: Mercury
Show Name: CRS Liquid Planet
Breed: British Sport Horse
Colour: Bay Pinto
Gender: Mare
Scale: Classic
Brand: Breyer
Model Number: 677
Model Name: Pinto Sport Horse
Mould: Might Tango
Year Produced: 2004-2006
Face Markings: White Face
Leg Markings: 1x Sock & 3x Stockings
Finish: Matte
Sire: None
Dam: None
Unique ID Code: 449
Best Live Show Placing: 1st Place

Sycamore Stud Live 2018

I have about three shows to update you on but we will start with the most recent :)

Sycamore Stud Live was held last Saturday and is always a rather unusual show. The show has three original finish sections split between Vintage (models produced before 2000), Modern Vintage (moulds produced before 2000 but in a colourway produced after 2000) and Original Finish (moulds produced after 2000).

The show also has a CTF section for all makes and models :) and a fun and performance section at the start of the show.

There is always a little bit of confusion (and a lot of googling during the show) but it went well and it is wonderful to allow the older models to get out and compete :D

Full pictures can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156100574560155.1073742081.689360154&type=1&l=a812794260

But as usual here are some selected highlights



A really lovely Julip Side Saddle entry



There was a lot of lunging going on!



I love a bit of low cos performance :D Just check out the home made jump!

Performance Championship

Champion



Reserve Champion



Now onto the in hand classes!



There was huge variety in the models on the table, from really oldies, to not so oldies to newies



I absolutely loved the colour on this Mustang

Vintage Championship

These are all models produced prior to 2000

Champion



Reserve Champion - CRS Lady's Game



Modern Vintage Championship

These are moulds produced prior to 2000 but the models themselves were produced after 2000 (for example a Vintage Club model would go here)

Champion



Reserve Champion



And before you say, wait a minute Wintersong wasn't produced before 2000?!?! The Porcelain Othello was!

Modern OF Championship

This is for moulds produced after 2000 (btw the vintage includes those produced in 2000, so this is really 2001+). It also included Commercial China & Resin.

Champion



Reserve Champion



Now onto the CTF section!



Setting up a CTF class



A really lovely Julip



An Equorum donkey



I love the plaited mane on this Equorum

CTF Championship

Champion



Reserve Champion



SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Supreme Champion



Reserve Supreme Champion



Reserve to Reserve Supreme Champion

Catching up on BF Horses

So whilst I have been sampling the delights of the Winchester Science Centre (and faaaar too many sweets) there have been several announcements that we need to catch up on.

So here we go!

First up is Jackpot, this is the Sunday raffle model and also the first time we've had a proper decent picture of the new Bristol mould showing his stand



I think we'll all be doing very creative things with jump poles when Bristol comes out!



The next is By A Nose, he is a BF Special run for 2018. A lovely pinto the Lonesome Glory mould.



The Surprise model will obviously not be announced until the first people unwrap it on the Friday (always my favourite day of the year refreshing everything to see what it is), but I can share a nice graphic with you :)



My guess for this year is Smarty Jones :)

And finally...one of the BF Special Runs will be a Gambler's Choice! Dead Heat will be available in two colours:



So there we go, all caught up :) I would love to hear your predictions for this year's surprise model!

Illumination

This year's mid-year release USA style decorator is a lovely Nokota horse model.



I love the pattern of fireworks on his body, it is really unique and is going to make him look gorgeous with some light shining through.

We have him available to pre-order at Chestnut Ridge. He is priced at £49.99 and is available here: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/illumination-45300-p.asp

Open House Sale

Visit us at our Open House Sale on May 5th in Pyrton, Oxfordshire.



Your chance to get loads of awesome model horse items at really good prices :D Discount Chestnut Ridge stock as well as personal sales and hobby supplies.