Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Medieval Hounds



These are the greens for a set of medieval hounds, that Steve May has kindly sculpted for me. They are based on illustrations of 'alaunts' - a breed of dog which are commonly shown in medieval illustrations and tapestries, but appear to now be extinct. I'm not an expert on dog breeds, but they would seem to have similarities to modern day greyhounds, but a bit bulkier. I'm really pleased with Steve's wonderful sculpting talents,  matching my request for a pair of active and pair of more static hounds, the poses are really great.




The sculpts will be sent off to be cast up in metal quite soon. Plan is then that they'll be available to buy as a set, should anyone be interested. I'll post more info on this, when I have the castings.

So seems like the right time to create a Burgundian nobleman riding out, to be joined by his pack of hunting hounds. 



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11 comments:

  1. tradgardmastare19 March 2014 at 12:13

    Glorious hounds I would love a set...

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  2. Phil19 March 2014 at 12:44

    Nice, very nice!

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  3. Le Matou Rouge19 March 2014 at 14:06

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  4. Le Matou Rouge19 March 2014 at 14:08

    Great idea, wonderful minis and it's a nice move to make them available : count me in, please !

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  5. NW Crew19 March 2014 at 15:01

    Great sculpts! Very useful too.

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  6. GaryA19 March 2014 at 16:47

    Lovely sculpts and a great idea. Put me down for a set when you get round to it!

    Thanks

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  7. Bedford20 March 2014 at 01:56

    Great sculpting by Mr May.

    I'll buy a set for sure Simon. Just let me know when they're available matey.

    Darrell.

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  8. Hendrid20 March 2014 at 10:44

    Nice idea and great mini's. Up for a set too.

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  9. painted stuff22 March 2014 at 23:12

    Great idea, I am interested!

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  10. Dalauppror24 March 2014 at 22:28

    Looking realy good ! I would absolutely be interested in a set.

    Best regards Michael

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  11. J.Morgan25 November 2015 at 05:36

    Are these still available? I'd love to buy two sets. I'm recreating my Burgundian reenactment group using 28mm figures and one of the members owns greyhounds.

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