New Items that have been added that may not yet appear in our Current Print Catalog

April 2008

Victrix -- Thoroughbred Mare Resin Sculpture --Companion piece to the "Valor" resin, she's in production now. You can check the current ability or email Gary to reserve a copy.

We've also got two new Jump Ring sizes, a new JR1 (tiny, tiny!) and JR8 (Sized between JR7 and JR9.

November 2006

Adding Custom Manes & Tails to Resin-Cast Models -- Six PDF tutorials on how to add manes, tails, braids, hair etc. to the "ValorHP" resin, as well as other resin horses.

These documents are available for online download only.

September 2006

VALOR! New Thoroughbred Stallion Sculpture -- his pictures tell it all, so go take a look! The initial offering will consist of Two Mold Runs of what we're referring to "ValorHP"... the "HP" denoting "hair-prep". This version is for people who would like to add alternate manes and tails, braids, hair etc.

The regular version to feature a loose mane and tail will be released in late 2006 or early 2007.

March 2006

Cavalry Bit Shanks & Matching Brass Bosses 1:6 scale available as of March 21, Trad and Classic scales arriving in May. Nickel-plated brass shanks, as well as brass bosses to match both the M1959 Cavalry and M1874 Shoemaker Bits.

8 New Etched Bridle & Breastcollar Plate Sets available as of March 21. These basic designs will get you started adding fine detailed plates to your halters and breastcollars. Each sheet contains 25 plates total. More styles to come throughout 2006.

15 New Etched Corner Plate Designs are now available to give you many more choices in outfitting your model saddles.



In Addition we're introducing 11 sets of Etched Saddle Accessories Sheets featuring extra plates and hardware items to add even more sparkle and splash.

January 2006

Etched Plate Basics--BR9 -- a new brochure that details how to prep and attach our new decorated etched parts.

Etched Plates-Advanced Techniques--BR10 -- Learn how to Antique, Colorize, Dome, Stack, Seal and add Crystals to our new etched plates for stunning effects.

Alternate Saddle Patterns/Trad--BR11 -- Alternate Saddle Pattern pieces to go with our Western Saddle Kits, that will allow you to get the most out of our new corner plates and accessories.

These three new brochures help detail the various steps and items needed to get the most out of our new etched plates. Be sure to print out a copy of each one. (PDF versions are available also.)

January 2006

New Decorated Etched Corner Plate Sets

6 design motifs available now, and more to come! These lovely and detailed nickel plated items will dress up any model saddle you have. Includes corner plates in 3 sizes, horn cap, saddle conchos and cantle plate as part of each set.

Coming Soon! Additional Saddle Add-On parts to match, featuring decorated dees, gullet plate, stirrup cover panels and latigo keepers.

December 2005

New Decorated Etched Halter Plate Sets

These beautiful and intricately designed new halter plates come in 6 different design motifs (5 designs per group) and include halter plates, buckles, tips, slotted rings, keepers, rivet covers and tips.

December 2005

Arabian Halter Sharks Teeth and Charms

Fantastically small and detailed, these new tiny etched parts are perfect for creating the popular Syrian, Bedouin or Egyptian style arabian halters.

November 2004

New Draft Horse Shoes and Sliding Plates

Two new types of horse shoes are either available now, or will be soon.
The new Draft Horse Shoes (Part #C67) are currently available. The new Sliding Plate set (Part #C62R), consisting of two Sliding Plates for the rear hooves and two regular traditional shoes for the fronts should be available by January.

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