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Saturday, 23 February 2013

Medieval Plague Doctor ........

..and friends. The bods are from Strelets Crusader transport 2.
The odd man out, historically, is the plague doctor. Not because of his profesion but his dress. Modern writers have described fourteenth-century plague doctors as wearing bird-like masks but the actual design of the clothing, mask included,  is credited to Charles de Lorme  (1584–1678) chief physician of three French kings, Henri IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV who invented the design in 1619. 
Dr Schnabel vom Rom ( Dr beak of rome) Engraving by Paul Furst, 1656
Some of the Bods from the set
Priests
Marching soldiers.
Two who will forever lay by the roadside
Mr B. Eaky.The doc and a unsatisfied customer
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21 comments:

  1. The Angry Lurker23 February 2013 at 03:47

    There were a lot of customers back then, excellent work Paul.

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  2. Ian23 February 2013 at 04:44

    bags of character again, love the mix

    Ian

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  3. Smillie23 February 2013 at 05:13

    Nice little set of figures, and an interesting bit of history there.

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  4. Solo wargaming-on a budget!23 February 2013 at 05:25

    Your work is amazing, Strelets produce some really good stuff and are my favourite for WW1 in this scale. Well done with these

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  5. Monty23 February 2013 at 05:26

    I love this set, Paul! Excellent but so freaky. Even if I was dying, I don't want a bird-man coming to look at me.

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  6. Springinsfeld23 February 2013 at 06:06

    A sinister cove. I like the name Dr. Schnabel....he might appear in a future game. I always wanted this character in 54mm to go with my 17c figures. Any ideas?

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    1. Paul´s Bods23 February 2013 at 10:54

      That´s a difficult one. I know they are in 28mm and even 1/6th but 54mm? I´ll search.

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  7. Phil23 February 2013 at 07:59

    Another great post! Very nice story and figures!
    Phil.

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  8. Unknown23 February 2013 at 08:31

    Very nice work Paul. Foundry makes some excellent Plague Doctors as well.

    "Bring out your dead, bring out your dead" Monty Pythons Holy Grail

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  9. Sam Wise23 February 2013 at 10:50

    Always good painting work!

    Like you, I think that this set could have many uses : interesting...

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  10. Thanos23 February 2013 at 13:26

    It reminds me of a mask that is very common in Venice, Italy.
    Excellent work Paul. :)

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  11. Daisy Gowan Ditchburn23 February 2013 at 13:46

    what a wonderful set. great work also

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  12. Jay23 February 2013 at 18:02

    Your collection of figures is amazing to me. These are so neat. The Doctor of Death is certainly different; and I can picture him playing in a scifi game too!

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  13. Sean24 February 2013 at 07:43

    Great set of figures, great job on them as always Paul

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  14. Schrumpfkopf24 February 2013 at 11:54

    Excellent. Painting, miniatures and fotos.

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  15. Michael Awdry24 February 2013 at 13:57

    I've always found the plague doctor's mask really creepy and this one is no exception. Creepy in a good way of course!

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  16. Hugh Walter24 February 2013 at 16:00

    "Two who will stay forever on the wayside."

    Ooh...I dun'no, a bit of judicious glueing and I think they'd look good dancing on the table at a tavern...you'd have to lose the sword though!

    Hugh

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  17. Dalauppror27 February 2013 at 03:45

    Great painting Paul !

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  18. Bluewillow27 February 2013 at 13:24

    great idea paul!

    cheers
    Matt

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  19. Bluewillow27 February 2013 at 13:25

    nice one paul, a unusual piece!

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  20. Unknown3 March 2013 at 15:06

    This one's really good, more medical history please :)

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