Dan Morton
A Fixture
As many of you may know, I am not a collector of models. I'm interested only in the construction and have no interest in keeping completed pieces. Because of that, I thought I'd offer this popular piece for sale.
Original scratch-built 1/16th scale model of First World War French Colonial Spahi on the Western Front in 1914 or 1915. The pose for this model was taken from a wartime illustration by Louis Hingre' of a Spahi celebrating his victory over the German enemy. (see photos)
Method of construction: Starting with a Verlinden Napoleonic horse, I removed all the Napoleonic saddle and equipment and sculpted the historically correct and unique Spahi saddle and other horse equipment. After the horse was more or less complete, the figure was constructed using a putty and wire armature or frame. The head and various other bits come from various kits. My usual mix of Kneadatite and Magic Sculpt was used to construct and sculpt the remainder. Rafael Aquayo, a very talented medal-winning Spanish painter painted ”The Trophy”. The horse and figure are originals and will not be used as masters for casting a model kit. A professionally-made polished walnut base and brass title plate are included.
MAKE AN OFFER VIA PM to Dan Morton. Thanks for looking!
Original scratch-built 1/16th scale model of First World War French Colonial Spahi on the Western Front in 1914 or 1915. The pose for this model was taken from a wartime illustration by Louis Hingre' of a Spahi celebrating his victory over the German enemy. (see photos)
Method of construction: Starting with a Verlinden Napoleonic horse, I removed all the Napoleonic saddle and equipment and sculpted the historically correct and unique Spahi saddle and other horse equipment. After the horse was more or less complete, the figure was constructed using a putty and wire armature or frame. The head and various other bits come from various kits. My usual mix of Kneadatite and Magic Sculpt was used to construct and sculpt the remainder. Rafael Aquayo, a very talented medal-winning Spanish painter painted ”The Trophy”. The horse and figure are originals and will not be used as masters for casting a model kit. A professionally-made polished walnut base and brass title plate are included.
MAKE AN OFFER VIA PM to Dan Morton. Thanks for looking!
