Manes and tails

Today was a day of manes and tails. I am pretty happy with how the lads are progressing.

He is a magnificent mould, beautifully sculpted by Brigitte, and very well cast by Breyer. He needs very little prep, except for his mane seam. I have actually found myself suprised when picking up a primered model, he is so 'resin like' in apperance I expect him to be heavier.

#1 is now painted and ready for his sale photos. Please excuse the washed out/sunlit pic' but he was just too nice not to add.



#2 Spanish Walk. He got his mane and half his tail today.



#3 Piaffe. He got his braids and his tail is roughed out, ready for work tomorrow. I like him much better with his ears turned back.

 


...and #4 Piaffe. He still has a lot of prep work, like buckets of it to go.



More soon!

Comments

  1. ClareFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    They are all looking so so wonderful.

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  2. Evelyn L.February 28, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Oh MY! I just knew you would product some stunners!!
    (I need that little fainting icon from Blab!) hahaha
    I'm sure he's not something I could ever afford but I sure do love looking at the photos!!

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  3. SianFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Wow! Are all of these from Totalases? Beautiful work!

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  4. UrbangoatgirlFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    They are all so lovely. You are working at warp speed gal - are you getting any sleep at all? lol That chestnut color just glows. Will you be selling on eBay or set price or ???

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  5. Bluebird StudioFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Thanks so much guys. He is such a beautiful mould.
    Nup no sleep, and I have no fingerprints left on the tips of my finger due to never putting down the sandpaper :D

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  6. Cristina BrownMarch 3, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    They all look amazing, I just love the bottom ones head! Totalis's mouth open showing all the detailing you have put in really suits him. Well done :)

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