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Offline Leapsnbounds

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Saddles and horse blankets for 28mm-32mm hoses
« on: January 03, 2025, 04:26:51 PM »
 Are there any manufacturers /stores around that make saddles and or horse blankets for 28mm-32mm Horses?  My Genereals look naked riding on their chargers barebacked.
  Is there any easy way to make.  I am rather clumsy.
  Thank you for your help, it is really appreciated.
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Offline Will Bailie

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Re: Saddles and horse blankets for 28mm-32mm hoses
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2025, 05:29:17 PM »
I don't know of any off the top of my head, but I suspect that sticking a saddle or blanket on an otherwise bareback horse probably won't get a great fit unless from the same sculptor or company.  Might be easier to get horses that are already equipped with blankets, like these from Wargames Atlantic.
https://wargamesatlantic.com/collections/general-accoutrements/products/horses
https://wargamesatlantic.com/collections/general-accoutrements/products/light-horses

Of course, this solution may not work either, if there is a mismatch between the horses and riders!

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Re: Saddles and horse blankets for 28mm-32mm hoses
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2025, 10:02:30 PM »
Maybe use "green stuff" to create it, place it on the horse, and then press the rider onto it. The green stuff will also act like a glue attaching the figure.

Green stuff usually comes in a blue and yellow putty that you mix togther. Just make sure you wet it down really well and it will mix better. Maybe use some plastic tools to help shape and smooth it?

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Re: Saddles and horse blankets for 28mm-32mm hoses
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2025, 11:41:57 PM »
Echoing other comments, the easiest method would be for the pieces to be molded on.  Moving past that, another option would be to use metal foil to make the blankets.  That can be as simple as the metal on older wine bottles or aluminum ducting tape set on paper. 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/aluminium-foil-tape/s?k=aluminium+foil+tape
Simply cut the pieces to shape, form over the horse and glue in place. 
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Re: Saddles and horse blankets for 28mm-32mm hoses
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2025, 02:21:12 AM »
Doing them in green/grey stuff is relatively easy; here is my first and only attempt on a horse from Front Rank:

Offline Leapsnbounds

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Re: Saddles and horse blankets for 28mm-32mm hoses
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2025, 12:53:12 AM »
Thank you for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I will make use of these suggestions as best I can.  They are certainly helpful in my quest.

 

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