Tootsers 2023 BF BCC entry for More Extreme Custom |
This year I challenged myself to make as extreme a custom as I possibly could.
I love the beautiful form of the horse whilst free jumping and found a reference photo of this pose
with the neck arched over ever so beautifully. I just had to.
She started out as a Foalzilla, which I bought off of Mercari (coincidentally, the QH yearling for Giuseppe was also bought off Mercari! This may become a thing).
Obligatory parts photo I ended up not using the sad little forelegs that look like chicken wings. It was easier to build tucked forelegs from a wire armature. |
Dremeling outside on the deck because no one wants to breathe plastic bits in the house. Very glad for a mild winter! Work started on Tootsers in February (and went until the deadline on June 9th!). |
Legs chopped up and ready for rods. I used heat to try to open up the quarters more (left side done), as the plastic body will be filler underneath the epoxy sculpture. |
Torso also heated up, and expanded bigger to create bulk for the armature. |
I noticed she smiled at me. I took that as a good omen. :) |
Attaching plastic parts together with soda glue, wire mesh, and painter's tape. |
The plastic and wire armature is all put together here and reinforced with epoxy. I used styrofoam, aluminum foil, painter's tape and glue to build out her chest and neck. |
Tootsers close-up |
This photo shows my solution for hiding the rods coming out of her hooves, sand puffs! |
Contest required ruler picture. I made the arena all white to showcase the model, though I had a lot of fun dirtying it up! |
No words... Wow.
ReplyDeleteGood heavens!! Can't take my eyes off this one...
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE seeing your customizing ideas come to life. Thank you for sharing and giving us a glimpse inside your creativity. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, so glad your hobby has developed into a rewarding experience. Goodluck at 2023 Breyer Fest.
ReplyDeleteCongratz for your win with this one! Impressive work ;)
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