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Western Saddle Kit
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Now you can learn to make your own scale miniature western saddle set from our detailed kit! Inside, you'll find all the materials and supplies to construct:
Rio Rondo's Saddle Kits are available in either Traditional Scale (approx. 1:9) and the smaller Classic (approx 1:12 or dollhouse) scales.
If you are not sure which scale your model is, check out our Scale Reference Page
For a list of tools needed to assemble this kit see the Kit Info Page
The kit comes plain (as shown, without decoration) however, you can play around with many options and add-ons including:
All these options and more are yours to choose from to create the miniature western saddle of your dreams!
Saddles crafted from kits by Kathy Wiggins
| Western Saddle Kits | |
| Includes Leather, Lace, Hardware, Instructions & Pattern | |
KWT1 |
Western Saddle Kit Trad (1:9) scale — $40.00 each |
KWC1 |
Western Saddle Kit Classic (1:12) scale — $37.25 each |
Our saddle kits already include all of the leather and hardware items you will need (not including glue, scissors and other tools—for a list of additional items you'll need, click here) however, you may find you wish to purchase extra parts to create custom tack items with...
The Saddle Kit already includes these trees, however you may wish to order extras to create more saddles or for special projects.
Our two-part trees make it easier to assemble miniature saddles, whether you are working from our basic kit or your own designs. The trees can be purchased in sets, or buy the shoulders and seats individually.
Resin tree parts can be customized by sanding, whittling or adding sclupting/epoxy putty to change the shape, and even type of tree, to suit your projects. (Resin color may vary)
Cast Lead-free Pewter trees are ultra durable and add a nice "heft" and weight to any saddle.
Available in Traditional and Classic scales.
| Western Saddle Tree Sets | |
| Resin Tree Sets | |
| Traditional (1:9) Scale | |
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TR326 Traditional (1:9) Scale Western Saddle Tree Set $10.00 set |
| Classic (1:12) Scale | |
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TR522 Classic (1:12) Scale Western Saddle Tree Set $9.00 set |
| Bijoux (1:18) Scale | |
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TR744 Bijoux 1:18 Scale Western Saddle Tree Two-Piece Set $6.00 set |
| Western Saddle Tree Parts | |
| Traditional Scale | |
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TR327 Trad Shoulder/Pommel Part $5.00 ea. 1.25"h x 1.3"w x .4" |
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TR328 Trad Seat Part $5.00 ea. 1.65"L x 1.52"w x .52"h |
| Classic Scale | |
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TR523 Clas. Shoulder/Pommel Part $4.50 ea. .85"h x 1"w x .28" |
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TR524 Classic Seat Part $4.50 ea. 1.2"L x 1.1"w x .4"h |
Most of the hardware you need is included on this sheet of parts. This hardware is already included in the kit, but you may wish to order extras for special projects.
| Saddle Kit Hardware |
| NOTE: jump rings and pins etc. are not included with these sheets. Bit style may vary. |
| T75 —Trad Saddle Hardware Sheet — $5.85 ea. |
| T85 —Clas Saddle Hardware Sheet — $5.40 ea. |
These pattern pages are printed on card stock. Cut out the parts and trace them onto leather as often as you like. Tooling Film can be used to transfer tooling and carving patterns to leather projects.
| Patterns & Manuals |
| These items are postage-paid to US addresses. |
| BKT1t—Trad Saddle Pattern Page — $2.50 ea. |
| BKT1c—Clas Saddle Pattern Page — $2.50 ea. |
| KM19—Saddle Kit Manual — $4.00 ea. |
| Tooling Film |
| Film used to transfer designs onto tooling leather. |
| TF2—Tooling Film Sheet — 8.5 x 5.5" — $1.80 ea. |
| TF3—Tooling Film Roll — approx 2ft x 3.5" strip (when available) — $1.00 ea. |
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