So, I have been asked to explain a bit more about the world of Model Horses, I am going to have to address this in parts, so today we will cover some of the lingo used.
First off, we use a lot of acronyms to refer to molds and models. Some of the more common ones refer to original finish (OF) models manufactured by Breyer or Peter Stone, some refer to the type of model and some to the quality. Here are some with their translations
PAS - Proud Arab Stallion
PSA - Peter Stone Arabian
PAM - Proud Arab Mare
PAF - Proud Arab Foal
CAS/M/F - Classic Arab Stallion/Mare/Foal
FAS/M/F - Family Arab Stallion/Mare/Foal
ISH - Ideal Stock Horse
LSQ - Live Show Quality
AR - Artist Resin
CM - Customized
PSQ - Photo Show Quality
OF - Original Finish
BFA - Border Fine Arts
HA - Horsing Around
OS - Original Sculpture
OOOAK - Original One Of A Kind
OFC - Original Finish China
There are also terms used that describe molds and models that let you know what they are exactly.
A resin or AR is a limited run (usually around 100 or less) of pieces cast by the sculpting artist of an original sculpture (OS) and sold unpainted (usually). These pieces can be very expensive and are often far more detailed than OF or CM models. There are casting firms that sell direct to the public for the artist and some artists cast and sell themselves. Resins are usually named after the original sculpture. For instance my ERS The Perfect Storm is a resin cast of a sculpture by Jenn Reid named "Arend".
A CM or customized model is one that has been altered in some way from the original. The base model may be an OF plastic or a resin, depending on if the artist allows modification of the piece. This can be as simple as a repaint or as complicated as a drastic remake.
Here is a link to a helpful page...
The World of Model Horses
If you click on the Glossary link it will take you to a much more complete listing of terminology.
Stay tuned for the next entry - What Is a Model Horse Show?
First off, we use a lot of acronyms to refer to molds and models. Some of the more common ones refer to original finish (OF) models manufactured by Breyer or Peter Stone, some refer to the type of model and some to the quality. Here are some with their translations
PAS - Proud Arab Stallion
PSA - Peter Stone Arabian
PAM - Proud Arab Mare
PAF - Proud Arab Foal
CAS/M/F - Classic Arab Stallion/Mare/Foal
FAS/M/F - Family Arab Stallion/Mare/Foal
ISH - Ideal Stock Horse
LSQ - Live Show Quality
AR - Artist Resin
CM - Customized
PSQ - Photo Show Quality
OF - Original Finish
BFA - Border Fine Arts
HA - Horsing Around
OS - Original Sculpture
OOOAK - Original One Of A Kind
OFC - Original Finish China
There are also terms used that describe molds and models that let you know what they are exactly.
A resin or AR is a limited run (usually around 100 or less) of pieces cast by the sculpting artist of an original sculpture (OS) and sold unpainted (usually). These pieces can be very expensive and are often far more detailed than OF or CM models. There are casting firms that sell direct to the public for the artist and some artists cast and sell themselves. Resins are usually named after the original sculpture. For instance my ERS The Perfect Storm is a resin cast of a sculpture by Jenn Reid named "Arend".
A CM or customized model is one that has been altered in some way from the original. The base model may be an OF plastic or a resin, depending on if the artist allows modification of the piece. This can be as simple as a repaint or as complicated as a drastic remake.
Here is a link to a helpful page...
The World of Model Horses
If you click on the Glossary link it will take you to a much more complete listing of terminology.
Stay tuned for the next entry - What Is a Model Horse Show?
CM PSA to a dark dapple gray. Finished fall '09 and sold to a collector in Germany.
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