Although I've just noticed that I haven't finished connecting up the rope around the horse's neck to the lower part of the bridle, this piece is complete otherwise. Only noticed after I took all the photos. I'll go fix it right after I finish the post.

The idea for the figure came from seeing George W. Hill's monument to the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Strathcona Horse in Montreal.

This figure of a frightened, rearing horse and a dismounted CMR trooper with field glasses is in 1/16th scale and was made using a Verlinden horse. The horse was modified, all hair and saddle and related horse furniture removed and re-sculpted. I sculpted a western saddle, but otherwise what I think is Canadian military cavalry kit. Head, hands and other resin kit parts were used. The hands were slightly altered to fit. A DJParkin metal SMLE rifle was converted to a Long Lee Rifle. The terrain is combinations of a resin base, MS, rocks and pumice paste with various green and brown grass, moss, shrubs and flowers. The terrain has been washed with various acylrics.

I hope I haven't gotten too over the top with the photos. I Photoshop-ed them with the principle change being more blue tint and a good deal darker than in reality.

Hope you like it.

All the best,
Dan

Beautiful sculpt, Dan !
One of your best yet .
Looking forward to seeing it painted, my dear friend .
Cheers!
Kenneth.

Many thanks, Kenneth! Interested in painting it?

All the best,
Dan

Hi Dan,
Nice looking project well done.
cheers
Richie

Nice one Dan.
Pete

Magnifisent piece Dan.
You must be really happy with this one.
Cheers,
Keith

Really nice Dan.....I love the war memorial inspiration.

Colin

Many thanks Richie, Pete, Keith and Colin!

Yes - I think it turned out OK. I always have some hindsight moments, but those, hopefully are useful for learning or coming up with new ideas.

Since I already have two painting projects going, I'd prefer to send this one to someone who would enjoy painting it. Anybody interested? Lots of horseflesh and leather to cover.

All the best,
Dan

One more thing...I'm considering putting this on the Markets and Commissions page. What do you think? I'm not interested in a big fee, more like just not interested in having my figures sitting around on my bookshelves. No interest in collecting figures - mine or anybody else. For me all the fun is in making them.

All the best,
Dan

Well done Dan; it has turned out realy well.
Dennis

I am sure that someone would be thrilled to have this. Don't shoot too low or someone will flip it for a profit. I have to admit that I now prefer sculpting to painting as well.

Good luck

Colin

Really nice job Dan class act this one
Steve

Hi Dan,

Very nice indeed, looking forward to seeing it painted.

Cheers

Ray

Many thanks Dennis, Steve and Ray! And thanks for the good advice, Colin!

All the best,
Dan

Dan,
Great action and sculpt.
Cheers
John

Thanks John! Still looking for a painter!

All the best,
Dan