90mm lead horse painting vice/holder

[Glenn1442]

Hi all,
I'm struggling to find a tool that will hold a heavy 90mm lead horse for painting.
Any products out there readily available or DIY ideas anyone know of?
Regards Glenn

 

[housecarl]

I use these Glenn.

 

[Glenn1442]

Thanks housecarl,
How are they used to support the horse?

 

[housecarl]

Pin the the hooves Glenn, then use the blocks to grip them.

 

[John Bowery]

Glen,
For my 90m/m black knight I epoxied the pinned horse to the manufactures base and wood base and filled the bottom of the base with epoxy and screwed the base to a block of wood for handling. That block was also the base for the finished work. Worked fine for me.
Good luck
Cheers
John

 

[Glenn1442]

Thanks John. I've got the 90mm Andrea Chassuer Cheval which has the pins on one front and one rear leg which is the only means of support.
Regards Glenn

 

[Tecumsea]

Hi Glenn, I find this useful for most weights and adjustable from many directions. It has a very heavily weighted base but not enough to prevent it from being lifted for painting.

Keith

 

[Glenn1442]

Very nice Keith. Where do they sell them?
Thanks Glenn

 

[Glenn1442]

Found one on Amazon.

 

[yellowcat]

I made this one using parts from different source.

 

[Glenn1442]

Very nice, and looks very strong. I've ordered one shown above by Keith from Ebay.
Glenn

 

[Glenn1442]

Cheers Keith,
Ready for a tidy up with another primer coat touch up.

 

[Tecumsea]

If needed you could fix the vice to s square block of wood....glad to see it is doing the job Glenn

Keith

 

[Glenn1442]

Thanks Keith.