Updates + More!

 Since we recently hit 500 views, I figured that we should get a couple updates for the blog!

A very minor change is my profile photo. I redid it to make it a little easier to see (and at least in my opinion, it's much better looking). I don't think it would be noticed unless it was pointed out though. 😅

If you haven't noticed, the background is different! I'm currently working on making a nicer one, but we have an in-between background in the meantime. Any suggestions are welcome! :)

Even though it isn't my doing, I thought that it would be fitting to put this here:

The Identifyyourbreyer site host transfer was a success! This brings along a new look to a few of the pages. It might take a little bit for everyone to get used to it, but I'm extremely grateful to the lovely hobbyists who are working so hard to get this site running smoothly.

New IDYB Logo!

Finally, congrats to Adah of Spotted Dreams Studio for reaching 1,000 views on her blog!

Model Highlight

 Newt, aka Cicada!

I picked this guy up at an antique store earlier this year, and he's by far my favorite Stone Chip. He is from Equilocity 2007, and painted by D'arry Jone Frank.

Newt very reliably places highly in classes, which I'm very proud of him for. He is one of my best show models, especially in 1:32 scale. :)

November Collector Club Newsletter!

 A sneak peek of a future holiday web special is included in this edition:

Not sure what mold it is, and I don't feel like digging through IDYB this time. I'm normally not a fan of these types of models, but I can't wait to see the reveal anyways.

Speaking of IdentifyYourBreyer, the site is currently going through a host transfer, so please be aware of that. You might not be able to see certain pages while it is going through the transfer. Fingers crossed they can migrate it to a more stable host!

New Resin!

 This post will be all about the process of painting this adorable fellow.

Picking the color and pattern on this guy was very difficult. None that I had 'sketched' out really seemed to be right. Finally after a lot of thought, I picked out a minimal sabino pattern:

Of course, he had to be black. I specialize in dark horse colors, so I figured that he should be one too.

Prepping and priming was a bit of a mess- I missed sanding quite a few seams, and there are a few bumps from the primer, I only noticed *after* I started painting him. 🙄

I wasn't able to document any of the base coat painting process, due to my phone refusing to focus on him. I started him out in a lovely red chestnut color. Black was layered on over time. 

A sunbleached effect was added to his mane and tail. It was also subtly added around his eyes, cheeks, and leg joints.

Leg markings were slightly difficult, but nothing horrible. They took a lot of layers to be nice and opaque.

The face marking was a breeze compared to the legs. It only took a few layers of white to look amazing. I love his little chin marking. A touch of pink shading was added as well.

I didn't do very much with the eyes, they are extremely small, and honestly- wouldn't look very nice if they had tons of detail.

The finished product! Hooves are one of my weakest skills as a model painter, but I think these ones turned out decent.

His show name is Morin Khuur, named after a Mongolian stringed instrument (popularized by The Hu).

* not my photo *

Giorgio is Revealed!

 Apparently the JAH horse magazine is arriving to some collectors, with some exciting reveals! I will be updating this post with better photos once I get mine.

Anamar's coloring is being used! It suits the mold so well. I'm very excited to receive mine with his large counterpart. He will most likely be a keeper, as long as there aren't any major flaws.

Other club models have been revealed too!

The Vintage club gambler's choice, Poppy and Ollie:

I love these guys! I probably won't be able to afford their second hand prices though. The bays are my favorite.

New Halflinger mold for the Stablemate Club, Kit:

Super cute clip pattern on this guy. Looks like a nice mold, especially for customizing!

Sneak Peek of a Future Post!

 I have been working on this resin for a few days now, and I'm so excited to show him on here!

His white markings are still in the ugly stage, but you can still tell how adorable he will be! Hopefully he will be finished soon! Stay tuned for a long post about the process of painting him (and with a reveal, of course 😉)!

Catching Up

Gotta catch up on those new reveals/releases!

Unfortunately due to some health problems I wasn't able to post these guys as soon as I wanted. I apologize to those of you who rely on this blog for news. Hopefully I can go back to our schedule of posting news as soon as it comes out!

A new Wild Animal series model was revealed, Kalahari!

Done in an African Painted Dog pattern, this guy sure is unique! I'm not usually a fan of the decorators, but he's super cool. It doesn't help that I'm a sucker for the Marwari mold. Limited to 750, and for the low, low price of $195.

The Ponies and Palm Trees event stablemate has been revealed. 

Delray, a red roan tobiano on the Cantering Warmblood mare mold. I like her a lot, but not enough for the second hand prices. If she was a regular run, I'd snatch her up.

These guys should be the only two that I missed. We still have yet to see Giorgio (mini PC Georg) in color. I wonder when we'll get the reveal? Hopefully before Anamar's release.

2023 Breyerfest Celebration Horse!

 Finally, a reveal!

A beautiful KWPN gelding, Bravour 54. I'm not a huge fan of the mold used, but it does suit the real horse well. The color is gorgeous. 

There should be plenty of lovely breeds used for this Breyerfest! I'm looking forward to seeing other reveals!