a question on the Pegaso 90mm Timur's Cataphract

[Kevin D.]

Hi all,

I picked up this mounted kit some while back and am finally working on it. The horse body (four parts and head) were already put together and the rest of the kit still in bags. For those who have worked this kit... will it hold up or sag at the legs? Should I dissolve the glue, separate the parts and carve a steel wire into that straight front leg? I hope not!!

Thanks for the answers!

Kevin D.

 

[Alex]

If you do not put any metal (steel not brass) rod in one or two legs, you will rely only on the strength of the metal (pewter) itself which is not enough for horses.
you need at least one steel rod extending at least one inch in the wood base, through one leg and then inside the body of the horse.
do not hesitate to cut one leg in two sections in order to insert the rod.
and of course use the best epoxy you can find

 

[Blind Pew]

I did this kit a few years ago. Without a doubt - use steel rods. Reinforce every leg that touches the floor. This is a really heavy kit, and just gets heavier as you keep building it. Alex is correct as well, use the best adhesive you can....enjoy! It is a great kit.

 

[kevininpdx]

I’m going to piggyback on this thread because I’ve had this kit for years and don’t have a clue how to deal with it. Can anyone point to a tutorial online that can teach us how to reinforce the legs?

 

[VerSacrum]

I did this kit a few years ago. Without a doubt - use steel rods. Reinforce every leg that touches the floor. This is a really heavy kit, and just gets heavier as you keep building it. Alex is correct as well, use the best adhesive you can....enjoy! It is a great kit.

Hm. I recently got the 75mm Black Prince by Pegaso, would I need to do this as well? Sorry if it's a stupid question, rather new to metals.

 

[Wayneb]

Never seen this before but maybe I have.... I've got a good memory... It's just short..........
Excellent looking sculpt......I can feel your dilemma though....... so good luck.

Wayne

 

[David Spencer]

This is very useful information

 

[Wayneb]

This is very useful information

That sounds a bit sarcastic.......If you need more info on what I would do this is it.
Fill the body with epoxy putty put the piece together......stick a stable brass rod between the horses back legs and bend accordingly to mount on base.
Put no support on the back legs.......Don't forget to paint it....

Wayne

 

[Wayneb]

That sounds a bit sarcastic.......If you need more info on what I would do this is it.
Fill the body with epoxy putty put the piece together......stick a stable brass rod between the horses back legs and bend accordingly to mount on base.
Put no support on the back legs.......Don't forget to paint it....

Wayne

Experience rules ........ Therefore, I will not delete my comment but use it as an example of not reading in detail the comments that were made before
me by those with more experience.

 

[David Spencer]

That sounds a bit sarcastic.......If you need more info on what I would do this is it.
Fill the body with epoxy putty put the piece together......stick a stable brass rod between the horses back legs and bend accordingly to mount on base.
Put no support on the back legs.......Don't forget to paint it....

Wayne

It really wasn't meant to sound sarcastic.
Having read the exchanges regarding large pieces and ensuring they are secured, it's useful information.

 

[Babelfish]

Hm. I recently got the 75mm Black Prince by Pegaso, would I need to do this as well? Sorry if it's a stupid question, rather new to metals.

I definitely would if I were doing ANY "rearing" metal horse. I always pin resin as well for that matter.

At the very least, it can't hurt.

- Steve

 

[Blind Pew]

Hm. I recently got the 75mm Black Prince by Pegaso, would I need to do this as well? Sorry if it's a stupid question, rather new to metals.

No such thing as a stupid question! I'm assuming this is a metal kit? Anyway, without question this will need some reinforcement. Not withstanding that over a long time, the front of the horse may droop, but this will take years (even if it does happen), so don't worry about that. 99% of the trouble is you handling the kit as you're building and painting it. Yes, drilling the hole is tricky. You've got to go in at an unnatural angle that isn't perpendicular to the surface. This creates the real risk of the drill bit snapping as you're drilling. A problem. Just be careful and try to follow the direction of the horse's lower leg. Looking at this, you might only get to the first joint, but you can only do what you can. Just take care and go slow.

 

[Kevin D.]

Yep, I was afraid I'd have to... thanks y'all for confirming, sigh.....

Regards,
Kevin D.