Welcome to the Model Horse Blab.
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* Blab news and Info!
* New members, please stop in here first and introduce yourselves!
Free forum - Our UK members can share their calendars and events, and any other local discussion they enjoy here!
Free forum for conversation about making hobby-scale wagons and wagon harness. Share photos, references, tips, techniques and advice ... and any other conversation about hobby-scale wagon and harness making.
Hobby Blabbing CHANGE: NEW Price checks may ONLY be posted in the Sales Forum, by paid members. REQUESTS TO MOVE old Price Check threads must include the LINK/URL! Thx !! :)
* Discussion of models with a factory finish, or a standard finish provided by the original seller of the model.
REMINDER:
- No sales/wanted/trade/trans. posts outside the Sales Forum
- Please put unrealistic model threads in the Decorator forum. If a realistic thread wanders into unrealistic, that's ok in OFC.
- BreyerFest topics may only be posted in the BreyerFest forum (scroll down)
- BreyerWest topics may only be posted in the BreyerWest forum (scroll down)
Model horses painted privately, and/or with changes in position. Primarily factory-produced models that are custom painted. But any artist-painted models are ok here.
Resin models, particularly castings of artists' sculptures. And other resin models.
China collecting and showing
A forum to discuss breed assignment, equine genetics, color, pedigree assignment and all that fascinating good stuff!
Fantasy, decorator, all horse-based models and work-in-progress.
Horses with unrealistic finish, and/or unrealistic additions (e.g. wings.) Horse-based fantasy creatures.
Scenes, backgrounds. Props, dolls, accoutrements in general. Photography of scenes, or fantasy photography of model horses.
* General model horse chat - only if there is no other Blab forum for the thread topic.
NO SALES OR WANTED POSTS.
(Topics not about model horses and/or the hobby ... please post in General Off Topic. thx!)
Looking for someone? Are you an artist who needs to announce a new release? Holding a show? Post here for all to see!
* Post your up-coming photo/Live show announcements here.
* Looking for someone? Someone looking for you? Check in here and see! But ... please do not share other people's personal information in any forum without their permission. You may request pm's for more detailed information. People may post their own information if they wish. Blab is not responsible for answering requests for information about members.
* Releasing a new resin or have commission slots open? Tell us here, with all the wonderful details!
(Please place sales of individual pieces in the Sales Forum.)
Off-Topic Central
* For discussing things not related to model horses.
For parents of children of ANY age!
PM Mary for access (click here).
Future parents; toddlers to teens; all the way 'children' very grown - you're all welcome here!
(You don't have to be a parent to participate.)
A place to share stories, photos and news about your other children be they furred or scaled.
Discussion about the models' living, breathing counterpart.
* A place to post stories, poetry, and such. Any topic welcome!
* Games, including word games, and general fun and silliness. NOTE: Posts here do not increase your post count.
Help each other! Questions about websites, computers, webhosting, etc. No guarantees of assistance - post your question and maybe some kind soul will know how to help you out, but please don't be upset if no one responds.
Speak your mind: Ages 18+. Adult off-topic conversation. Must have 300+ posts & 4 months+ active membership. PM Mary for access. Do NOT expect to NOT be offended at times. NO [even potentially] negative talk about other hobbyists allowed.
... and a few adult mentors
* A place for our younger members to gather! Available to all members 18 and under. PM a Moderator for access.
The artistic side of things
A place to discuss all aspects of sculpting and customizing from creating the armature to the finishing touches.
A place to discuss all aspects of prepping, repairing, painting and finish work for all model types including plastic, resin and china. Ask questions, offer advice, tips, experiences, etc.
Post models for HONEST constructive criticism here. Do so at your own risk - not a place for the easily offended. This is for people to post models THEY have created. NO posting models that aren't created by yourself.
- For first-time artists to receive gentle feedback, encouragement and beginning tips
- Promote the talent of undiscovered artists. Please get permission prior to using any photos that aren't yours.
[Old threads from old forum Up & Coming are here.]
Other equine art, including collectables.
medallions - tiles - plaques - bronzes - and public sculpture, too
photography - flat art - other equine art
A place for all of your showing & event discussion, tips and info
Open to Paid Members. Click here for paid membership info.
VIRTUAL (online) - July 10-12, 2020; Theme: Horse Heroes
NEXT YEAR: July 16-18, 2021 - Theme: Horse of a Different Color!
Open to Paid Members. Click for paid membership info.
Breyer event every 2 years. 2020 is part of the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in the National Western Complex in Denver, CO.
Any Breyer event that isn't Breyerfest ... put it here, please! :)
NAMHSA's national championship show
2020: Postponed to 2021 (Covid-19)
2019: No NAN-sense Celebration in place of NAN;
2018: July 10-12, 2018, Lexington, KY;
2017: No NAN-sense Celebration in place of NAN;
2016: July 19-21, 2016, Lexington, KY
Forum for unofficial discussion pertaining to NAMHSA.
Live and photo showing info, questions, tips, reports on shows, show photos.
Discuss set-ups, tacking, accessories & tips for both live and photo perf. showing.
Area to discuss making, buying and selling model horse tack
A place to discuss auction and sales-site buying, selling and related issues. If discussing someone else's artistry, *BE SURE NOT TO BASH/FLAME*. NO SALES posts please.
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