A short interlude with some repainted models

Yes, I know I promised you the French National Stud, but I’ve been rather busy writing something else and haven’t had time to write it up yet. So in the meantime, I thought I’d show off the three models which I managed to complete in time for my British Breeds Live Show last month.

First up is a Horsing Around resin Shetland which I painted as a trade arrangement with my friend Celia. I wanted her Border Fine Arts Dales mare, she wanted fewer models and this resin painted – deal done! That was last year, and I was feeling a bit guilty about having left it so long, so the show provided the perfect catalyst for me to get on and finish the model.

Celia had sent me a photo with a rough idea of the pattern she wanted, and a verbal description of the colour. Here is Tobermoray as he ended up:

He’s now been posted off to Celia and I hope he meets with her approval.

The other two models were both for myself, and were ones which I had started at least five years ago – in fact nearer ten for one of them, I think. One was a brown Thoroughbred, and I must admit I am pretty pleased with how she turned out:

 

Incidentally the base was made (under much sufferance) by my dear friend Alf, whose tribulations you can read about here, if you wish. She did a lovely job as you can see.

The other model, a Shire, is pretty enough, but I do tend to struggle with rendering dappled grey, and feel I could have done better. However, judge for yourself:

 To end with a challenge, I wonder who can be the first of my readers to identify both the Shire and the Thoroughbred models above? They are slightly unusual, and in particular I think may be unknown to my readership outside the UK. Drop me an e-mail or a comment if you think you know!