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Temporary Discussion: For topics not yet restored While we are working out the Blab structure for the new platform, feel free to discuss here! All members, all topics.
Temporary Free for Topics not yet restored
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Temporary while we get Blab sorted out again.
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Listen Up!
[Free] Looking for someone? Are you an artist announcing a new release?
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Artist's Announcements
* 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.
>> Please place sales of individual pieces in the Sales Forum.
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The Ranch - Free Roaming Hobby Blabbing
[FREE] Hobby Topics - See allowed topics below, thx!
Some of the Rules for this section:
- Topics in topic forum. Check "Premium Paddocks" and other sections for Resin, China, Showing, and more! (paid sections)
- In this section: NO BREYERFEST topics OR BREYERFEST MODELS --
Discuss in "The Big Event" Breyerfest forum (paid-only section).
- NO SALES or other transactions, NO PRICE CHECKS. Post those in "Transactions" forum below.
Thank you for respecting The Rules of The Ranch! :)
- Topics in topic forum. Check "Premium Paddocks" and other sections for Resin, China, Showing, and more! (paid sections)
- In this section: NO BREYERFEST topics OR BREYERFEST MODELS -- Discuss in "The Big Event" Breyerfest forum (paid-only section).
- NO SALES or other transactions, NO PRICE CHECKS. Post those in "Transactions" forum below.
Thank you for respecting The Rules of The Ranch! :)
Original Finish Corral
[FREE] Discussion of models with a factory finish and those with
a standard finish provided by the original seller of the model.
REMINDERS:
-** No sales/wanted/trade/trans. posts outside the Sales Forum **
- NO BREYERFEST or BREYERWEST topics in this forum.
Post those in The Big Event section below.
- If a thread is in the wrong forum, report it please! It can be moved.
- Please put unrealistic model threads in the Decorator forum (Premium Paddocks section).
- If a realistic thread wanders into an unrealistic discussion, that's ok in OFC.
REMINDERS:
-** No sales/wanted/trade/trans. posts outside the Sales Forum **
- NO BREYERFEST or BREYERWEST topics in this forum.
Post those in The Big Event section below.
- If a thread is in the wrong forum, report it please! It can be moved.
- Please put unrealistic model threads in the Decorator forum (Premium Paddocks section).
- If a realistic thread wanders into an unrealistic discussion, that's ok in OFC.
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UK Happenings Forum
[FREE] Our UK members can share their calendars and events,
and all local discussion they enjoy here!
Other nationalities looking for an active forum space, PM Admin or Loqui! May be able to facilitate a foreign language forum.
Other nationalities looking for an active forum space, PM Admin or Loqui! May be able to facilitate a foreign language forum.
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Wagonsmith's Forum
[FREE] Free forum for conversation about making hobby-scale wagons and wagon harness.
- Share photos, references, tips, techniques and advice.
- Any conversation about hobby-scale wagon and harness making.
- Share photos, references, tips, techniques and advice.
- Any conversation about hobby-scale wagon and harness making.
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Creative Model Photography - Stories & Artistic
Forum by request! Story-telling photos (single shots and story series);
artistic photos; location photos;
anything creative photography with model horses
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Hobby History
A forum to post (and hopefully compile) memories, interviews,
visual and verbal snapshots of the past.
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The Arena - General Hobby Chat
* General model horse chat - only if there is no other Blab forum for the thread topic.
* General model horse chat if there is no other Blab forum for the thread topic.
*** NO SALES OR WANTED POSTS. *** See 'Transactions' section for those.
(Topics not about model horses and/or the hobby post in General Off Topic. thx!)
*** NO SALES OR WANTED POSTS. *** See 'Transactions' section for those.
(Topics not about model horses and/or the hobby post in General Off Topic. thx!)
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Premium Paddocks - Paid but Temp. Free!
[*TEMP FREE POSTING; Premium]
Custom Corner
[*TEMP FREE POSTING; Premium]
After-production customization of models done individually by artists.
Includes originally-factory-produced as well as any other model horses.
Includes originally-factory-produced as well as any other model horses.
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Decorator & Fantasy Model Horses & Part-Horses
Fantasy and decorator horse-based models,
finished and work-in-progress. Including ...
- 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 and fantasy photography of model horses.
- 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 and fantasy photography of model horses.
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Breed Assignment, Genetics, Color, Pedigrees
Discussing breed assignment, equine genetics, color,
pedigree assignment and related topics.
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The Studio
[*TEMP FREE POSTING; Premium]
Artists and the art of model horses.
Sculpting and Customizing
All aspects of sculpting and customizing.
From creating the armature to the finishing touches.
From creating the armature to the finishing touches.
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Prepping - Finishing - Repairing
- A place to discuss all aspects of prepping, repairing, painting
and finish work.
- All model types, including plastic, resin and china.
- Ask questions, offer advice, tips, experiences, etc.
- All model types, including plastic, resin and china.
- Ask questions, offer advice, tips, experiences, etc.
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The Classroom
Projects! ... how-to's ... coaching for experienced & first-timers
... practice your skills, get feedback and online tutorials ...
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So, What Do You REALLY Think?
Post your work on models for HONEST constructive criticism.
Do not be easily offended! Comments are intended only to help.
Do not post the work of others for comment, even if you own the model.
Do not be easily offended! Comments are intended only to help.
Do not post the work of others for comment, even if you own the model.
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Artist Futurity
Promote the talent of less-well-known artists!
Please get permission prior to using any photos that aren't yours.
Please make any comments polite as well as honest.
Please get permission prior to using any photos that aren't yours.
Please make any comments polite as well as honest.
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Artistic Expressions of the Horse (non-model)
Other equine art, including collectables.
Medallions - tiles - plaques - bronzes - photography - flat art - other equine art
Public sculptures, too!
Medallions - tiles - plaques - bronzes - photography - flat art - other equine art
Public sculptures, too!
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The Big Event (Breyerfest, NAN, Brand Events)
[*TEMP FREE POSTING; Premium]
Brand-sponsored and national organization events.
If you are publicizing a national or regional hobby event, message Admin for a no-charge special section.
If you are publicizing a national or regional hobby event, message Admin for a no-charge special section.
BreyerFest - 2024 July 12-14, Lexington KY
Open to Paid Members. Temporarily open for free members. Click here for paid membership info.
Link to Breyerfest Info <<<>>> Link to More Info at Breyerfest Blog
NEXT: July 12-14, 2024 - Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
-------- Theme: Driving Forward
Link to Breyerfest Info <<<>>> Link to More Info at Breyerfest Blog
NEXT: July 12-14, 2024 - Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
-------- Theme: Driving Forward
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NAN (North American Nationals) - Everything!
Link to NAN info.
NAMHSA's national championship show
2023: To be announced
2022: July 12-14th, Lexington, KY - 25th Celebration!
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
NAMHSA's national championship show
2023: To be announced
2022: July 12-14th, Lexington, KY - 25th Celebration!
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
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Stone Horse Events (Equilocity & more)
Click link to Stone event info.
2023: To be announced
Equilocity, Stone Horse Country Fair, Stone Bowl, Art of the Horse, Moonlight Madness, Holiday Open House
2023: To be announced
Equilocity, Stone Horse Country Fair, Stone Bowl, Art of the Horse, Moonlight Madness, Holiday Open House
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BreyerWest - 2023 Feb. 24-26 - Denver, CO
Open to Paid Members. Click for paid membership info.
BreyerWest 2023 is part of the annual Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Denver, CO.
Click for link to Breyer information on 2023 BreyerWest.
BreyerWest 2023 is part of the annual Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Denver, CO.
Click for link to Breyer information on 2023 BreyerWest.
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Breyer Events - All Other
Any Breyer event that isn't Breyerfest ... put it here, please! :)
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The Show Ring (NAMHSA card shows, photo & other)
Premium/paid access. Temporary free access.
Shows and showing on your local circuits. General info, tips, how-to's. Expert advice here!
Performance incl. props, tack, dolls, set-ups, etc.
Photo Showing.
To see Breyerfest, NAN & branded events, see above category "The Big Event".
Show & Event Central
Live and photo showing info, questions, tips, reports on shows, show photos.
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Showing Clinic
Kind critiques of anything related to live and photo showing. Please provide a good photo, usually shot from the side is best, with clear visibility to the details, with your question.
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Photo and Online Showing and Shows
A place for posting and seeking advice/input, and sharing about shows. Photo technique, finding shows, etc. Share ideas, tips and tricks!
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Making Props & Dioramas
Advice, ideas and resources for making props, dioramas and dolls of all kinds.
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Off topic forums.
Topics listed in "The Real World [Premium] forum must be posted there.
Topics listed in "The Real World [Premium] forum must be posted there.
General Off Topic
[Free] Topics not related to model horses.
Topics listed in "The Real World [Premium] must be posted there."
Topics listed in "The Real World [Premium] must be posted there."
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Health-Nutrition-Fitness
Healthy eating, exercise, the path to better health generally - by request of the members! New home of the "Official Weight Loss Thread."
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Movies-Music-TV-Podcasts-Books
"SPOILERS!" and SPOILER TAGS <- please use if you discuss the plot and/or characters!
New and classic. Personal reviews and discussion.
Give your Thumbsup and Thumbsdown.
Also pre- and post-release insider news and tidbits.
New and classic. Personal reviews and discussion.
Give your Thumbsup and Thumbsdown.
Also pre- and post-release insider news and tidbits.
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Parents!
For parents of children of ANY age!
PM Loqui for access (admin) (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.)
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.)
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The Real World [Premium]
[*TEMP FREE POSTING; Premium]
See also "General Off Topic" forum in "The Real World [Free]" section.
Critter Corner
Stories, photos and news about the fur babies, feather babies, scale babies ... etc.!
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The Rainbow Bridge
Stories and photos about your precious animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
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The Refrigerator Door (creative)
Stories, poetry, art, any of your creative work. Any topic is welcome!
Includes WIP, finished work & how-to's; cosplay; flat art; sculpture; needlework; photography -- and so on and on!
Includes WIP, finished work & how-to's; cosplay; flat art; sculpture; needlework; photography -- and so on and on!
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Games and Fun Stuff
Play a game! Including word games, and general fun and silliness.
NOTE: Posts here do not increase your post count. Also includes online pets & collecting; online & computer games; fun stuff; imaginations are welcome here!
NOTE: Posts here do not increase your post count. Also includes online pets & collecting; online & computer games; fun stuff; imaginations are welcome here!
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Tech Help and Web Help - Community Support
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.
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.
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Transactions
[*TEMP FREE POSTING; Premium to Post; Free Read-Only]
Click here for Transaction Board Rules [to be provided].
Lookers (Auctions-MH$P-PayPal-Etc Discussion)
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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- Non-members can see the forum name, but can't see thread titles.
- Blab registration for membership is free. We do not spam members or share registration information.
o Members posting ads accept all responsibility for the sale and shipping.
o Members may sell a model they do not own IF the model is sold & shipped by sole responsibility of the poster, without referring to another seller/owner.
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