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The latest from Mr Horan
Text by Bill
Just finished my latest figure
A Drummer of the 17th Iowa during the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, specifically just before the fateful (and bloody) attack at Kennesaw Mountain.
The red clay is distinctive to the state of Georgia.
I’ve done a drummer in more formal eastern army dress before, but wanted to create one that was more typical of the Western Army.
He wears his musician’s frock coat, but a black plug hat, and a simple white canvas sling…clothing and equipment are showing signs of wear after weeks of non-stop marching and fighting…
The snare drum is from my friends at G&G Miniatures…
Click on for larger images
ENJOY
Nap
Text by Bill
Just finished my latest figure
A Drummer of the 17th Iowa during the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, specifically just before the fateful (and bloody) attack at Kennesaw Mountain.
The red clay is distinctive to the state of Georgia.
I’ve done a drummer in more formal eastern army dress before, but wanted to create one that was more typical of the Western Army.
He wears his musician’s frock coat, but a black plug hat, and a simple white canvas sling…clothing and equipment are showing signs of wear after weeks of non-stop marching and fighting…
The snare drum is from my friends at G&G Miniatures…
Click on for larger images
ENJOY
Nap
clubcat
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Always astounding
Melanie
Melanie
I don't know if you guys have noticed that Bill's figure's hands look different? I did and was wondering. I was standing next to him as he was explaining at the Chicago show. Previously, he'd start with a commercial hand and modify it by resculpting fingers. He now sculpts the whole hand as he finds it faster.
Bills latest ...another fine piece of puttywork
“My latest figure, a Private of the Grenadier Guards during the Omdurman campaign of 1898.
I wanted to make him as suntanned as possible, and very dusty, as this is pretty evident in the photographs of the regiment.
Huge thanks to the late Michael Barthorp, whose article in Military Illustrated No. 3 and the accompanying illustrations by Pierre Turner provided all the references needed.
Thanks again to my friends at Geg Miniatures for the superb Lee Metford rifle and Slade Wallace pouches.
Mess kit and India pattern canteen were my additions…”
“My latest figure, a Private of the Grenadier Guards during the Omdurman campaign of 1898.
I wanted to make him as suntanned as possible, and very dusty, as this is pretty evident in the photographs of the regiment.
Huge thanks to the late Michael Barthorp, whose article in Military Illustrated No. 3 and the accompanying illustrations by Pierre Turner provided all the references needed.
Thanks again to my friends at Geg Miniatures for the superb Lee Metford rifle and Slade Wallace pouches.
Mess kit and India pattern canteen were my additions…”
Steve Ski
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Wow,.....awesome!
Hi everyone
Last figure of 2024 just finished: a private soldier of the North Carolina Line in 1777, based on Don Troiani’s excellent painting.
Great way to end 2025 .....bring on 2025’s pieces Bill
Nap
Last figure of 2024 just finished: a private soldier of the North Carolina Line in 1777, based on Don Troiani’s excellent painting.
Great way to end 2025 .....bring on 2025’s pieces Bill
Nap
Cortezdusk
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This brings back sweet memories when each time I was awaiting the new edition of Miltiary Modelling with on the cover a massive photograph of one of his works. Couldn't (and stll can't) believe these are 54mm figures.
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Ray Stout
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This is my favourite of Bills, as it reminds me many years ago that I took a trip for the day with Bill and the late, great Ric Scollins to the South Wales Borderers Regt. Museum in Brecon. It was just after his Chillianwallah Diorama was finished and he was amazed that there was very little information there. Ray Stout
