Saturday, November 15, 2014
Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster
This is a Front Rank figure painted up as the Duke of Lancaster. He was a descendant of the famous Edmund Crouchback, whose arms the Duke inherited. Henry was a loyal commander of Edward III and was the victor at the Battle of Auberoche in 1345. Earlier in his martial career he had campaigned in Scotland and also took part in the Battle of Sluys. He was also a founding member of the Order of the Garter. He died in 1360, possibly a victim of the plague.
A spare Mirliton helm is used for the groundwork - as I placed the horse a bit further back on the base than I thought.
The horse itself sits atop a thin piece of plasticard as the Front Rank horses are a tad shorter than the BTD ones which will be in the same mounted MAA unit.
I always wanted to paint up the Duke after seeing the Verlinden 120mm model of him. The sculptor has done a great job in recreating the studded thigh armor - common during the period.
The Duke had two daughters - one married the Duke of Bavaria and the other John of Gaunt.
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Henry is no gaming model but a work of art!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding!
Thanks, Jonathan!
DeleteGreat work Dean. Your details really make this stand out.
ReplyDeleteBeatiful work!
ReplyDeleteWow, outstanding work getting all that detail onto the bardings and shield. Impressive highlighting too! The Verlinden stuff is classic, have a few of their HYW models lying around, and they actually deserve some attention if only I find the time on the overbooked project list :0)
ReplyDeleteRemarkable work on a barding and shield. Bravo! 8)
ReplyDeleteStunning paint job on Henry of Grosmont, outstanding details Dean!
ReplyDeleteThe Duke is looking rather wonderful Dean! Great work!
ReplyDeleteSimply wow!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant I think he has to be my favourite so far. Such a vibrant colour scheme he will scare the enemy out of there greaves!
ReplyDeleteSuperb looking figure. Great work Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you all very much for the great comments! Much appreciated and motivates me to finish the rest of the retinue. Warmest Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteSuper work
ReplyDeleteMany, very detailed painting.
In hand warhammer whom often not see
works well with armor
Thanks, MM!
DeleteExcellent work Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher! Appreciate the visit and nice words. Best, Dean
DeleteLion Rampant really encourages the use of great looking miniatures. Do you think the small(er) size of armies is one of the key reasons that you are jumping in and painting up some models? I know for myself it seems like a much less daunting task to paint 50 models- vs. the 200 I use to paint for WAB.
ReplyDeleteHenry is stunning. You've topped the last three with this one for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks, James. I do like he's colors too. Best, Dean
DeleteWhat a stunning piece of art !
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely top-notch work.
Thank you kindly, Stefan! Regards, Dean
DeleteGreat paint on details Dean . Compliments .
ReplyDeleteAppreciate that a lot, Vincent. Regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve! Appreciate the kind comments. Dean
DeleteYou're on fire, Dean! Your heraldry is superb and the colors too. I think I just heard about this fellow in "A Distant Mirror."
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Monty. I'm impressed with your voracious reading - matched by your equally impressive brushwork. Warm regards, Dean
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DeleteYou are too kind! I have an account at Audible. It's pricey but the only books I read, er, hear, are those played while I'm painting.
LOL! Still your pursuit for knowledge is commendable. I'm a cheapskate and listen to free stuff on the internet :)!
DeleteA piece of art indeed! Lovely bright colours and the heraldy is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Thanks, Peter!
DeleteLove the lions. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Tim!
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