At the moment, we offer three traditional sized
carriages, with a fourth to become available later this year. They are
made to fit Breyers, Stone Horses, larger Northlights, as well as many
of the new Artist Resin scales currently out. Even if you have an
odd-sized model, we can still custom fit it at little to no extra charge.
Occasionally, model remakes in extreme action poses may require special
custom fitted shafts.
All vehicles are made to order and includes your choice of chassis
color, pinstriping (on body, shaft, & wheels), and upholstery.
(Scrollwork designs & double-striping are not available at this time). To
ensure durability and afford a wider range of model types in which to fit,
traditional wooden body assemblies are used, along with actual nuts, bolts
and brass springs. In addition, plastic shafts afford some additional
flexibility. Depending on vehicle, approx. completion time for a custom
job is 3 to 6 months.
We offer “do it yourself kits” for those on a tight budget, or for
those who enjoy the challenge of creating their own props. All kits
feature pre-drilled wooden parts and photo-etched metal parts. You
need only supply a few simple tools and a few hours. Please inquire
about kit availability.
Don’t see what you’re looking for here? Then please email us.
Occasionally we do other carriage types upon request. If you will send
us a clear photo or drawing of what you’re seeking, then we can quote
you a price.
Each vehicle comes with a foam storage/packing case for ease in
transportation to and from shows.
Harnesses for these & other carriages are available seperately.
Please be sure and visit my Harness page (see Nav bar above)
for more information.
Sorry, but I DO NOT customize models nor
provide/sell models to outfit these carriages at this time.
Here is a sampling of my Work.
(double click on a thumbnail sketch for a
larger detailed view!)
The Tilbury Gig - an elegant & refined vehicle,
suspended on seven springs with brass lamps mounted on the sides.
Historically, this rig was traditionally used by Gentlemen about town.
It was also meant for use as an elegant turnout for harness breeds.
May be used with a collar or breastcollar type harness, and by either
single horse or two horses in tandem. Shaft
specs: 2.5” apart at shoulder, 5” high at shoulder, and 7” from tree
to shoulder.
The Stanhope Show Gig - a more versatile cart with storage area
under the seat and brass lamps mounted on the sides. Used for all type
of driving, including some kinds of competitions. Hackneys to Shires
can be put to one of these with style. May be used with a collar or
breastcollar type harness, by either single horse or two horses in
tandem. Shaft specs: 2.5” apart at shoulder,
5” high at shoulder, and 7” from tree to shoulder.
The Phaeton Show Gig - similiar to the Stanhope in specs, with
the exception of sporting two springs. Shaft
specs: 2.5" apart at shoulder, 5" high at shoulder, and 7" from tree to
shoulder.
The Draft Road Cart - the most commonly used vehicle in the
show ring for single draft horse driving, and sometimes for tandems.
Easily fits the Breyer Clydesdale stallion, Clydesdale mare, Belgian
Drafter, Roy Drafter, and even the Pete Stone Drafter.
Shaft specs: 2.5” apart at shoulder, 5” high
at shoulder, and 6.5” from tree to shoulder.
The Meadowbrook Cart - most 
popular vehicle among horse and mule driving afficionados. Extremely
versatile in that this vehicle can be used for pleasure driving,
showing Draft horses, and of course Competition Driving. Made of wood
with shaped shafts and black plastic wheels. Metalware are of the
photo-etched variety, and upholstery is leather. Over 100 nuts and
bolts alone ar used in it’s construction! Available both completely
finished and as a kit. Kit parts are precut and predrilled for
ease and simplicity, and comes with photo-etched metal parts.
The Viceroy - our newest addition, for the fine harness types
in your model horse showstring! Pictured here is the prototype. Actual
vehicles will have slightly lowered seats. Metal bicycle wheels with
rubber tires as well as a working fifth wheel all make this carriage
very realistic looking.
The Sleigh - This winter vehicle is also known as an
Albany Cutter, and features an softly swelled all wood body atop
plastic runners (or "kness") and metal bracing. The runners are constructed
using metal plates, just like the real thing. The body is swelled top
to bottom, and side to side. Even the back is swelled for a completely
rounded appearance. Shafts included.
