Bill Horan 19th Regt of Foot

[CGS military figures]

I was very fortunate to meet Bill last weekend at Darlington. Last year I commisioned a piece by the man himself and I got to collect him at the show. It was nice as Bill asked me for a subject and we agreed a revisit to the Crimea, after all, that's how I first saw his work as a teenager. I don't think it has been posted on here. My pictures are snap shots from the cabinet, I wanted it safe as soon as possible. A huge thanks to Bill and very proud to own him, I'm considering a generic art page on the Cgs site to show great pieces that I think should be shared.
To be clear, this has no connection to Cgs other than I (Gra) own it and I just thought it deserved and people would like to see him as new pieces by Bill rarely get shown on PF.
If anyone would like back pictures or better I will happily take them.

 

[smudger1960]

I was very fortunate to meet Bill last weekend at Darlington. Last year I commisioned a piece by the man himself and I got to collect him at the show. It was nice as Bill asked me for a subject and we agreed a revisit to the Crimea, after all, that's how I first saw his work as a teenager. I don't think it has been posted on here. My pictures are snap shots from the cabinet, I wanted it safe as soon as possible. A huge thanks to Bill and very proud to own him, I'm considering a generic art page on the Cgs site to show great pieces that I think should be shared.
To be clear, this has no connection to Cgs other than I (Gra) own it and I just thought it deserved and people would like to see him as new pieces by Bill rarely get shown on PF.
If anyone would like back pictures or better I will happily take them.
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It looks a stunning figure graham

 

[CGS military figures]

Cheers mate, Bill is a really nice bloke. Now I am back I will get them bits off, sorry I stayed over with mum and dad but home now catching up

 

[smudger1960]

Cheers mate, Bill is a really nice bloke. Now I am back I will get them bits off, sorry I stayed over with mum and dad but home now catching up

No problem mate,glad you enjoyed Darlington I've just got in from work

 

[Chrisr]

A really fine piece of work - nicely posed with the eyes looking up to the heights of Alma from one the great masters of the hobby. Have you any more shots from other angles?

Chris

 

[CGS military figures]

Hi Chris, I can take as many as anyone likes mate.
I have learnt so much studying the piece. Please give me a couple of days as I need to photograph some box art anyway and I will get him on a black background and proper pictures. Thank you Chris.

 

[Wayneb]

The man has truly a gift....A figure in motion.......and much more...

 

[CGS military figures]

The man has truly a gift....A figure in motion.......and much more...

It's so annoying lol, he is too good glad you like it Wayne and meeting bill was on my bucket list, but I played it normal lol. We just had a coffee.

 

[Viking Bob]

That is a very nice piece Gra, I wish it was in my cabinet.

 

[billyturnip]

That is a lovely looking figure Graham and very apt you collected it at Darlington considering how close you were to the home of the 19th.

 

[Chrisr]

The man has truly a gift....A figure in motion.......and much more...

Thank you Graham, no rush. I think we all would like to see more of Bill's work on PF. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece with us.

Chris

 

[mick3272]

What can we say about this one . Bill Horan, British, Crimean.
Nothing else matters.
Nice one
Mick

 

[Oda]

What can I say,the man is a living legend.I belong to the generation of modellers that have been brought up with Mr Horan as a basic inspiration.Again,the man is a legend and all his works the collective legacy of our hobby.

Oda.

 

[Martin64]

Nice one Gra,
that`s what makes this forum so special in my eyes - sharing of good pics and enthusiasm. Love the folds and wrinkles and dynamic pose.
Cheers, Martin

 

[Nap]

Hi Gra ,

WOW what a great subject and from the master as well you are a lucky guy , would love to see more pictures as well

Enjoy that model ..every day

Nap

 

[ellie]

Hi Mate it was a fantastic piece to look at, he did a great job for you. I bet your glued to the cabinet just looking at it. Bill is a true master and what a joy to have a piece of his work in your collection. it looked great in the flesh he still has the magic touch.

looking forward to seeing more photos of him soon mate

cheers

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[peedee]

Gra, firstly, it was great to see you and your dad at Sword and Lance mate, enjoued our brief chat, as always.

What a lovely piece that is.

The lad has a future in this hobby that's for sure

Hope your trip back was ok, you and Akex had the furthest to go I think.

See ya again soon mate.

Paul.

 

[Babelfish]

Very disappointed to miss S&L and see the Man Himself, but unfortunately committments domestic prevented it.

That's a sweet piece Gra, and you are right to be proud of him. As others have said, B.H. is one of the greats and has been an inspiration to most of us at some point along our painting journeys. Good to know he's still active and a pity he's not a member here. Look at the stuff he's done over the years and it still holds up against today's best painters, in a hobby in which the bar seems to be getting raised all the time.

- Steve

 

[Fabricio_Fay]

Amazing figure
Bill Horan is one of the great masters of our art. I'am a fan of his work, the paint and the sculputre are amazing, you are realy a fortunate person having this figure in your collection.
Please send more pictures in diferent angles

Cheers from Brasil

 

[Viking Bob]

Having spoken to you at Plymouth and your face lit up at the mention of this figure, I can see why, a beautiful one off.
If I ever win the lottery..............