QOOH 7

Finally, I've started to move on this piece again. I was awaiting an order for some Historex curved bits which were the nearest to the type of bits I was trying to represent. All the previous straps were removed and replaced. The bits were carefully drill with a 0.4mm hole to attach to some very fine insect pins inserted into the sides of the horse's mouth. The bridle details were carefully added from Historex parts.

A thin rope length was measured and tied to fit neatly around the horse's neck. This was coated with super glue to "wet" down the fibres. The end was carefully positioned to attach to the bridle under the chin. The throat lash plume was made from sprue coated with melted plastic. When dried, I worked over this with a pyrogravure. The brass ball attachment was made from a French shako plume and glued to the sprue. This was then glued to the throat strap and rope for structural strength.

More hair was sculpted for the mane.