Gaudin
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Got to have a very large house if whole collection goes that way
Carl's Cuirassier gets some legs . . . six of them.
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Try these guys for the shabraque http://www.hussarsaddlery.com/index.html I'm no expert but they do seem to know their stuff
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martin tabony
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You could do with moving the saddle forward, so that the rolled cloak sits over the withers. The girth and the riders legs should be just behind the horses elbow joint.
Martin
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Schnabeltier
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Here are some views showing the modifications I have made based on your suggestions.
- Rider pitched forward.
- Saddle cloth reduced in length.
- Shabraque retooled for a deeper arc in the back and wolf's teeth reduced in size. Regarding the latter, I found a photo on the net showing a Musee de l'Armee display that included a shabraque in the distant background. It was enough to convince me they were far smaller than I imagined.
- Saddle moved forward. I have held it in position with a rubber band that approximates where the girth will be located.
Overall, I think it's a big improvement thanks to your input. Any other suggestions?
martin tabony
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He still needs to sit deeper in the saddle. The cavalry riding position is with long legs to push yourself down into the saddle, then lean from the waist into the rolled cloak.
Here are some pictures of the saddle without skin in the way!
Martin
Here are some pictures of the saddle without skin in the way!
Martin
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Schnabeltier
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Good eyes, Martin. The changes I made to the shabraque had the effect of lifting the rider higher in the saddle.
I have now hogged out the rider's inner thighs, reduced the height of the folded cape where it meets the right turnback, and carved a wedge out of the top of the shabraque to accommodate the cuirasse. The result is that the rider is now sitting about 5mm lower with the front of the cuirasse buried in the shabraque and the rider's pelvis up against the roll. It's a subtle change, but the rider's lower body is now much more integral with the saddle furniture.
Thanks also for the reference material. It's much better than what I have at hand.
Ron Tamburrini
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Hi Mark,
Having done a few equestrian conversions in large scale I can appreciate not only the amount of serious work that goes in, but also your vision.
This is looking fantastic already. I know the rider is not fixed yet and I like him riding high in the saddle, but if you try to push the riders body forward just a touch, that is increase the angle of bend from body to the legs(if they are not fixed) and have him over the horses neck more then take a photo it may look even more explosive. The second photo seems to make him look a bit tall and stiff. Just an idea.
Keep up the great work looking forward to seeing this one progress.
cheers
Richie
Great idea ,got to agree with Ritchie the rider needs to come forward a bit as he is in danger of what is called getting left behind especially as the horse is about to leave ground.
Ron
Quite superb. As is pointed out above, Breyer do plenty of 1/8 and 1/12 scale horses. It might be an idea to stretch out the left arm. with the arm in its present position, it looks as if he is pulling the horse's head back, rather than letting it have it's head.
I'm looking forward to watching this progress. How about a British Heavy or Light Dragoon next, Carl?
Mike
I'm looking forward to watching this progress. How about a British Heavy or Light Dragoon next, Carl?
Mike
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Funky50
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???????? Intriguing..........Superb piece and this is going to be a great ride, I am impressed.
Mike, watch this space for later in the year.
Franckythefrench
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HOUAAAAAAA!!! Enromous project!!! welldone! congratulations!
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