Please Don't Feed The Horses

 1:6 scale from Italy or Germany.

Inherited from my grandmother. Kaiser Gawantka porcelain. #147 of 1200 made.

I am so happy with how the weathering on this barrel came out! (And the mud splatter on the sponsor banners.) I also learned I cannot  recreate the Dodge logo. It looks simple enough, right? Not to my brain! Wrangler and Coors though? No contest! 😎 This performance scene will be competing for the first time in August! 🤞🏻 Buy your own kit to recreate this scene: here .

 

 Options can be seen and items ordered: here. What makes our blankets and pads different? Most blankets and pads for 1:20 scale models are made of only felt or only fabric. Our blankets and pads are made of layers of different fabric materials, making them more durable and spot-washable, while retaining a soft protective inner layer to protect your model from rubs. Our blankets are suitable for those who struggle with fine motor control as they do not contain fasteners.

Options can be seen and items ordered: here. These 1:20 scale western saddle and pad sets will fit Schleich, Collecta, WIA and other similar 1:18 - 1:24 scale models. Saddles are made with an "adjustable tree" (the bottom layer can adjust its width independently of all other layers), and girths are made of elastic, so they will fit your most light boned models up to your heavy draft models. Additionally, m ost blankets and pads for 1:20 scale models are made of only felt. Our blankets and pads are made of layers of fabric material, making them more durable, and also spot-washable, while retaining a soft protective inner layer to protect your model from rubs. Pricing includes saddle and pad. Shipping is extra and calculated per project.

 

Saddle reference: Paper patterns, felt and fabric pieces (saddle and saddlepad): Browband, nose band and forming the tree of the saddle: Browband, nose band, reins: Building the bridle: All done!

The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek is one of the Netherlands' most iconic and colorful springtime traditions—a floral parade that winds through the heart of the country’s famed flower-growing region, the Bollenstreek or "Bulb District." Each year in April, floats adorned with hundreds of thousands of fresh tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils travel from Noordwijk to Haarlem, celebrating Dutch floral heritage with vibrant artistry, community spirit, and spectacular design. This horse costume captures the essence of the Bloemencorso in miniature form. Drawing on the parade’s explosion of color and texture, the costume features bold floral patterns, shimmering sequins reminiscent of petals catching sunlight, and layered ribbons that echo the dynamic movement of the flower-covered floats. The red and pink ruffles around the neck evoke garlands of blossoms, while the black and gold fringe mimics the dramatic flair of the parade’s creative flourishes. A tribute to spring, t...