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Post by highlander on Aug 26, 2013 20:38:26 GMT -5
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Post by terryschimm on Aug 26, 2013 21:33:14 GMT -5
Nice job, Mark. Haven't seen any of your work in awhile.
Terry
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Post by highlander on Aug 27, 2013 0:53:56 GMT -5
Thanks Terry, I have had a lot of projects in the fire over the last couple of years, but wasn't very motivated to finish them. Finally got some shelves up during the summer so I hope to get through them all over the next year. Remember the moose? I've started something I think that will top that & actually used in the old west to a very limited degree. Hope to have it done before the next custom contest (if we have one next June).
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Post by highlander on Aug 27, 2013 0:55:54 GMT -5
Darkcloud was a thought I had over 5 years ago. Slow, but steady & get to it someday. LOL
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Post by terryschimm on Aug 27, 2013 8:56:40 GMT -5
I know what you mean about delayed projects. I have several, some dating back quite a while. The Capt Jack head you made is still waiting...what's that been, about 5 years? LOL.
Terry
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Post by savewithdave on Aug 28, 2013 11:10:18 GMT -5
Very Nice!!!
Thanx for Sharing!
D&D(x)
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Post by jayworld on Mar 5, 2014 16:02:10 GMT -5
Very nice work. Excellent job!
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ramrodkid
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Shoot at the Black Canyon by Don Crowley
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Post by ramrodkid on Mar 6, 2014 10:21:21 GMT -5
Just to ramp up the activity I thought I would share this. While at a recent "Cowboy Action Shooting" event (Winter Range) I happened into a vendor tent and found this Black Thunderbolt (not to common to stumble across here in AZ. Vendor was from Midwest) with saddle (had both stirrup ass. and cinch!). No bridle, saddle blanket, saddle bags, or rifle scabbard. His saddle had been on him for awhile and he had plenty o saddle sores. (melt marks) But for $10 I was not going to pass up a black T-bolt! Just got him cleaned up and this is how he came out, I should have thought to take some pre restoration pictures to show how much work I had to do! Hope you enjoy. RRK   With the addition of some spare parts I had, a leather bridle that I made, an elastic cinch, and a spiffy Mexican blanket (drink coaster) I parded him up with "Johnny Yuma". I always make an elastic cinch, leather bridle and add a cloth saddle blanket. As I display all of my horses and do not want to worry about more melt problems!  |
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Post by terryschimm on Mar 6, 2014 21:29:19 GMT -5
That a nice looking custom set. Those elastic cinches are a great idea. I never would have thought of it. I have several saddles that need them.
Terry
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ramrodkid
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Shoot at the Black Canyon by Don Crowley
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Post by ramrodkid on Mar 7, 2014 9:56:26 GMT -5
Thanks Terry....That was a brain child I had years ago when I first had melt problems with my collection.
All they are is elastic ( white or Black) 3/8ths to 7/16ths inches wide. I use jewelry rings @ 38ths diameter. Push the elastic through about 1/2 an inch and hot glue ! Simple ! They attach just like the originals do. Sizes (length) will vary depending on saddle style ( cavalry, western, or pony) .
A little tension on the elastic is fine, but don't make them to tight.
Also, felt squares work great for blankets ( I use them along with the vinyl blanket ). These are inexpensive at the craft store, you can get @4 from a square, and they come in many colors. Cut them large enough to stop any contact from the vinyl accessories.
You also can use permanent ink markers to highlight the felt to create stripped blankets. The sky is the limit ! Just don't expose the enhanced side of the felt to the horse (styrene plastic) as it might stain it over time, the dark vinyl saddles should have no problem with this ( at least I have not).
RRK
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