Steve Pyle Master Figure Artist Warhorse Recoats, I have been enjoying the various dioramas that Steve Pyle has done. He sent me photos of one of his creations which I am going to share with you. I am sure these will be the first of many of his photos shared. After that, I have from Mike Predergast of Warhorse Miniatures previews of redcoats he plans to do.
Steve Pyle Master Figure Artist Fantastic Figures
Steve Pyle is making some fantastic figure displays. He recently won an award at the MFCA show. Steve sent me photos of his Crusader siege tower. It is scratch-built and has 37-figure conversions.
Here is a closeup of the top of the tower. Steve uses various figures from Expeditionary Force, Barzso Collectibles, and others.
Another look at the top of the tower.
The ramp is down on and the Crusaders are on the wall. The Saracens are ready to defend.
A closeup of the Saracen side of the battle.
The back of the siege tower shows men climbing up the ladders to get the battle.
This photo shows more of the back of the siege tower.
Looking at the left side of the top of the tower.
A side view of the battle. Notice the dead figures on the ground. We hope to have more of Steve’s work in the near future.
War horse Miniatures Redcoats
Mike gives an update on his British Infantry. Here is what he has to say. I started testing the British Infantry again. So far this is the Red resin that I am testing. I will test it again in the future to see if I can get it to be a little darker. Red resin is hard to work with as I mix different resins for strength. I will try a different method in the future, but I will not sacrifice the durability to get a color that when too red is hard to see anyway. I am testing these again right now with different settings because I had a few problems as you can tell with the officer having no sword and some of the regulars having some minor pieces ripped off. I am also testing a beige color as that resin is stronger. I will start testing some of the Grenadiers and marching poses. I will have an update next weekend. What do you think?
Here is another of the British Infantry figures an officer with a spontoon. It has been noted the spontoon was not used in the wilderness and Mike is aware of it.
Beautifully executed on all counts. Both humbling and inspiring to see his diorama work. The artful style of these figures is one aspect of the hobby that makes even my wife understand why I love the little guys.
The medieval diorama is astounding in it’s detail and the quality of the painting.
Imagine if when you were in grade school you had turned in a project like this for History class!
The 18th century British look really good; maybe offer a tan or off-white version for folks who are going to paint them anyway.
The kneeling firing musket pose is pointing it in the correct general direction but not sighting along the barrel. His aim will not be very accurate I think. Perhaps he is “firing at will”?
Aiming for accuracy was no mentioned on the drill manuals or firing orders ( Volley fire) and most other firing orders when using regular firelocks-muskets ,nor encourage or obligation by all Europeans armies .Those who aim most likely were skirmish or light infantry at close- mid ranges and general using type rifle muskets or early type produced smoothbore barrel type weapons.
Von Steuben introduced it(aim word orders) in the US new army but was very complex long drill for most new US continental army troopers and made simple soon after.
When firing line rank volley fire was not important any aim for accuracy as concentrated mass fast firing was the main important tactic to archive max damage on same foe formation or cavalry attacking .The line/sighting along barrel -aim poses made in plenty figures are actually not quite correct when representing XVII to early XVIII soldiers firing line ranks and volley fire.While reenactors and movies shows this some times for either show or spectacles; at most reenactment this is clearly explained ,by the mid late 1850 this start to change as weapons become more accurate using rifled musket type that could be aimed and fire far more accurate and longer ranges using the new Minié ball type bulles that were far more precise and the sights start to be added to the barrels ,a feature no present before in any muskets .Still by the CW many soldiers did not aim accurately because the fast fire rate required added to smoke interfere with it and many times the fear to percussion cap spark in the face .
Good information Erwin!
I like the redcoat figure, lots of great detail.
Yes, this is how I pictured my History projects looking in my mind as a kid! The actual results…well…
I hope Paul will post some more photos. Does Steve model any other eras?
I have more photos coming
Wow ! Impressive figures Steve.
Assembling & painting figures is so much fun. It is even better viewed when it is done by a master. It gives the rest of us hope.
Nice figures as well Mike. I like the spoontoon.
Thank you Michael for the great comment. I have only been showing my work for a little over a year now and it has been very positive
Stad, First, thank you for all you do. Many people look forward to your postings. I’m sure the last year or so has made posting your comments much more challenging. I wanted to take a moment to offer what I hope is encouragement for you while you recover from your recent medical treatments. I can definitely relate as I have just gone through 5 weeks of radiation beam treatments for prostate cancer. 2 1/2 weeks ago I had brachytherapy. The procedures were not an issue, but the 2 weeks following the seed implants were a nightmare. The catheter caused constant, 24/7 pain and irritation. I was very depressed and suffered from anxiety. (I lost 25 lbs. since I discovered my cancer about 3 months ago. Thankfully it has not spread.) This past Monday I got much better. Still weak but much improved. I no longer wear the cath 24/7, so soreness is almost gone. I DO have to cath 3 times daily. Insertion is not so bad, but pushing past the prostate is definitely painful. I’ll have to continue to do this until I can urinate on my own, after the prostate swelling goes down. Hopefully that will happen in the near future. I have prayed for you. I hope you get better soon and are able to keep up your strength and morale. Just wanted you to know there is someone who can definitely relate. Best to you and take care. Mike Mullins
Mike, I can say on behalf of our readers we wish you a speedy recovery. I know what you are going through with that catheter issue. I had one for a year and 18 days. When I was free of it I had the worse pain of my procedures.
It has been hard this last year and half but I am getting through it.
Definitely Mike figures are the best more accurate detail and historical made ever so far .
Amazing the detail ,yet no need to paid the 10.00 each+ per figure or more as other makers .
Hi Steve
Yes wonderful work. I am a 3rd gen. collector. i grew up painting & converting lead & plastic figures for large units.
Please email me if possible as Paul can supply you with address.
Thanks for a lot if fun & a view into your imagination.
Michael
Steve Pyle are super realist and for museum type ,they show far better than films the medieval type warfare ,great painting too .