Schleich!

By Retired breeder, 20th January 2015 14:52:07
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Hello all fellow schliech lovers! I set up this topic for people who want to talk about the amazing models! Share your collection, tips, and your favorites in this topic! Enjoy!
 
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By Irene Lynne, 15th September 2015 12:02:41
Skeeterbug28 wrote:

Anyone else ever struggled to make a rider go bareback, without them slipping all over the place and looking downright awkward? XD It was terrible. Before I had tack, I would make makeshift bridles and make my riders ride bareback (saddles are beyond my area of expertise) and it always failed.

Until I discovered...

Hair elastics! default smiley (lol) You know those really tiny, almost invisible ones that you can use for really small braids or something? You can hook them around one of your rider's feet, stretch it under the horse's belly, and then hook it over the other foot. It's hard to see and your riders will no longer look like thy are holding on for dear life!

I just had to share my story of innovation and creative genius. default smiley (lol)



That us a good idea....I always prefer to use sticky wax.
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By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 12:08:51
I use rubber bands or hair bands too.
By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 14:05:35
That's awesome! For the hot glue I use, it peels right of the horse and leaves no marks. So I just use that.
By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 14:22:20
Go check out model horse STS forum to see some new 2016 schleich!
By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 14:24:19
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By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 14:24:37
Whoops! Too big! Oh well....
By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 16:08:45
Awesomazing!!!!!
By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 16:12:38
So cool! I really want the hano exclusive since he looks exactly like dolcy!
By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 17:10:35
Does anybody else REALLY like the black and the roan?!!! So are those exclusives or 2016s?
By Kate, 15th September 2015 18:32:45
Maybe you should have put that in a Spoiler, Val? :/
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By Retired breeder, 15th September 2015 19:56:24
Sorry! I don't know how! They are all over now though. They are 2016's, I believe, or maybe they're just photoshopped. I don't even think that the clysdale is going to come out. The appy is the new qh though!
By Kate, 16th September 2015 01:25:39
[spoiler]text text text text[/spoiler*******]

Take out the stars
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By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 01:27:15
oh, thanks!!!
By jlmiller, 16th September 2015 02:07:54
I don't know where to find exclusive schleich without spending a fortune
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By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 02:19:02
Ya, I think the cheapest is in europe.
By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 02:24:17
I didn't know Schleich made special runs. How long have they been doing it?
By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 02:52:00
At least a few years I think. There's special trakhener mares, Andalusian mares, Arabians, knabstruppers, Lippizaner mares, and icelandics, and a camargue, and a TWH, and a Fresian I think, and an Andalusian stallion, and paints, and a GV stallion, and probably some more...
By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 16:51:32
Just saw the friesian! He is so beautiful! I want him!
By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 21:54:16
Me too! Got what I need to finish customizing eclipse!
By whitegirl100, 16th September 2015 23:01:34
I've always wanted to customize my schleich horses but I don't know what paint to use. Should I use acrylic paint or is there some special model horse paint?
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By Retired breeder, 16th September 2015 23:21:20
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I think acrylic works best, with another coat that helps to keep it on since it can peel.
By whitegirl100, 16th September 2015 23:43:39
Thank you. I know i'll be painting all my schleich doubles now.
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By Retired breeder, 17th September 2015 00:34:58
Clear matte or glossy finish looks great and helps the paint to stay on. Also make it look more realistic.
By Retired breeder, 17th September 2015 02:46:47
If you can, use matte, then put gloss (clear nail polish would work for this) on the eyes, maybe the hooves, if you are really adventurous try the mane and tail!
By Retired breeder, 17th September 2015 03:09:46
Ya, My clear nail polish is chunky, have to get a new one with a sleeker brush that is better for detail.
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