The Sign of Four Holmes and Watson Foundry Offer

[Gluteus Maximus]

I _think_ I remember seeing him in a greyish Deerstalker & coat in "Silver Blaze", but given my premature senility, this is probably my imagination at work.

These items [along with Norfolk jackets etc] would only have been used during trips to the countryside, so a sober suit would be the most usual dress in London. Tophats, bowlers etc would have been worn at all times when outdoors, as hats were considered an essential item of a gentleman's attire. The dress requirements for Gentlefolk in Victorian/Edwardian times were more convoluted than present day military regs, so I've probably got a few more things wrong


I really wish someone would make a miniature Jeremy Brett, as he is my favourite ever Holmes, even when his mannerisms occasionally veered too close to caricature.

Any sculptors reading this thread?............

[Barry S]

I've been working my way through the complete Holmes collection, and, as much as those figures are cool, I don't think they look much like Holmes. Holmes is described as being tall and thin with sharp, bird-like features, which I don't think the miniature captures as well as I'd like.

I have the Spyglass miniature of Holmes and besides being a little shorter than his Foundry counterpart I believe this miniature captureshis facial features well.

You can view him here:
http://www.coolminiornot.com/index/whatm/Spyglass/id/33206

I bought mine off eBay but I haven't seen any for sale on there for while.

Cheers,

Barry

[revford]

I really wish someone would make a miniature Jeremy Brett, as he is my favourite ever Holmes, even when his mannerisms occasionally veered too close to caricature.

He had a perfect look for Holmes and with a turn of the manic when needed.

A miniature of him as Holmes would be great.

[Malamute]

I really wish someone would make a miniature Jeremy Brett, as he is my favourite ever Holmes, even when his mannerisms occasionally veered too close to caricature.

He had a perfect look for Holmes and with a turn of the manic when needed.

A miniature of him as Holmes would be great.

I completely agree, I will see if I can do him justice in Greenstuff myself. I am just working on a new Dracula sculpt, when finished I'll have a go at a Brett/Holmes in top hat and frock coat.

[revford]

I completely agree, I will see if I can do him justice in Greenstuff myself. I am just working on a new Dracula sculpt, when finished I'll have a go at a Brett/Holmes in top hat and frock coat.

Cool, just like this would be perfect:

[Malamute]

Ok, I'llsee what I can do!

[Gluteus Maximus]

I completely agree, I will see if I can do him justice in Greenstuff myself. I am just working on a new Dracula sculpt, when finished I'll have a go at a Brett/Holmes in top hat and frock coat. [/quote]


Great! I've got one of your Dr Who-alikes, so I'll definitely have a Holmes if & when he appears  

Ian

[Arcticman]

Wasn't the deerstalker the trademark of Basil Rathbone's portayal of the great detective.

I would like to see  a mini of a tall, gaunt Holmes playing the violin and a seated Dr with a brandy in his hand, for that cosy pre- or post case feel.

I got the new ones after taking part of Foundry´s 20% off bank holiday thingee (so you poor Lead Painter's league fellows out there will probably see some Darkest Africa teams popping out in the next few rounds). Now I wonder if there are any models of the Baker street irregulars around and good Mrd. Hudson.

[Hammers]

I completely agree, I will see if I can do him justice in Greenstuff myself. I am just working on a new Dracula sculpt, when finished I'll have a go at a Brett/Holmes in top hat and frock coat.

Cool, just like this would be perfect:

The quintessential Holmes! (big words, you've got to love'm)