Foxfire Grove Stables
Model Touchup Service

When I was a child, I played with my Breyer model horses like they were just toys. Today I realize they are collectibles. I'm sure if you're visiting this page, you were like me.
As unshowbale as my old models are, I still love them and would never sell them, they have a sentimental value far surpassing their market value. Today I only wish I could go back time I instead of playing with my models, I would have taken good care and treated them like precious gems.

If you can sympathize, and are in the same situation, you came to the right place. Those battle scars can be lessened, if not eliminated. NOTE: it has been brought to my attention that some shows do not allow touched up models to show as OF. The customer needs to be aware of rules in their area before contacting me for work. In my region, repairs to make a horse look like it was meant to are allowed, BUT added or eliminated markings or items are not allowed, and finish alterations are strictly forbidden.

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What I can do

See my live show results to see just how LSQ my work is!
I can disguise repaired breaks pretty well- one of my Fighting Stallions had a broken hind leg, and he placed in his color class for the Collector’s division, which judges on condition and rarity. The judge couldn’t tell the leg had been broken.
I can fill in small scratches or mask minor seam problems. I filled in flaws on a porcelain San Domingo- he had three long scratches, which are no longer visible in photos.
I can cover up rubs of any size or shape, and most colors I can match closely enough to be Novice LSQ, or at least PSQ. Greys are the toughest to match, I’m not a miracle worker, but I’ll try my best. Stop back in November to see photos of my Live show string that I've touched up- with links to their results!
Many of my models who’ve placed in Open Halter and Collector’s division have been touched up- including the bay Trakehner, liver chestnut CWP, palomino Five Gaiter, charcoal Fighting Stallion, dapple grey CWP, red roan Running Mare -the judge has never been able to tell. Some even placed high and got championships.
I can repaint hooves that are badly rubbed, making them look factory handpainted.
I can remove non OF paint if it is acrylic, possibly if it oils, and if it is other I will try to remove, otherwise I will mask it.
I can remove Sharpie or other marker nicks with my special bleaching formula. Not recommended for models with signatures, or LE or CE or numbered models. I protect any models with braids, so they don’t get smeared.
I can removed yellowing to a point, using the same special bleaching formula. Don’t take a chance with sunlight- your beloved model could fall and break, or bloat. My solution is time tested, and does not damage the plastic.
I can remove black marks or stray nicks on light colored models by eraser or toothpaste method- which sometimes lightens the paint. For darker areas, I can cover it up with matching paint.
I can also remove a smoker’s smell from the models with a special bath in non-damaging soap. It will make your model smell pretty instead of smoky (also recommend a bleaching to remove the yellow stains).
I can repaint smeared braids or some numbering (you must tell me what the number was, I will not add a fake one). My Hyksos took a bath and his numbers disappeared partially, and I simply rewrote them.

What I can't do

Unfortunately, I cannot fix breaks, because I don’t have epoxy, and do not work well with power tools. For smaller sizes, I can try to superglue them, but I can’t guarantee a perfect job for those.
I cannot replace missing parts, because I do not sculpt, but I can try to disguise eartip chips by minor sanding.
I cannot fill in huge gouges or seam splits with epoxy. I will try to mask with layers of paint.
I cannot remove black marks or stray nicks on colored areas because my methods sometimes lighten plastic, and sometimes it’s better to leave it be than to remove and repaint (but I can do as per request, remove mark and touchup paint, or cover it up).
I cannot remove nail polish of any kind, but can remove water based paints and finishes.
I will NOT work on models that have unrepaired breaks, or look like they are just one big rub- please don’t send me bodies and expect a miracle. If I think it’s beyond help I will send it back.

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Pricing information

For a few small problems, up to three minor rubs, or two medium scratches, or another small problem, the charge is $5.
For four to ten minor rubs, or a couple major rubs, or more than three scratches, and chips, seam splits and braid or hoof repainting, the charge is $10.
For major rubs, or multiple various problems, and touchups of all type but not desmelling and deyellowing and marker removal, the charge is $15.
Deyellowing bleach bath, smell removal, or marker, non OF paint removal, the charge is $20.
If you are sending more than one horse, the respective additional costs are as follows: $2; $4; $6; $8- per horse. Non plastic repairs: Resin retouching (try to match the professional job) add $10 to base cost. Porcelain or ceramic add $5 to base costs. These extra charges are for the risk involved and difficulty of the repairs.

Shipping and handling information

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TERMS: Money Orders or checks accepted- NO CREDIT CARDS and NO COD's. Cash accepted at your own risk. US Funds only- exchange fees for non US cash is 10%. Money Orders only for amounts over $50. Checks held two weeks, MO shipped within 48 hours. NSF charge is $15, and all items/services will be held until paid in full. Payment expected before services rendered. Refunds and returns must be verified before two weeks since shipment, or will not be granted. No refunds on s/h/i. I will not be held liable for damage done in shipment, or for lost articles, if insurance is not requested. No minors without written parental consent with signature please!

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LAST UPDATED:JANUARY 2, 2001. Please stop back soon.

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