"Mad Jack" presented by RP Models

[Nap]

Hi guys ,

Thank you for all your comments of both support and on the actual subject ..appreciate this on behalf of Hugo and RP...keep a watch for the new pictures ..coming to a forum near you ...very soon

Nap

 

[Hugo Pereira]

I want to express my gratitute to all of you... With your opinions and ideas, MJ will be a great Piece...
One again... Thank you...
With best regards
Hugo Pereira

 

[Alex Long]

This is a great idea for a Bust, and the face is definitely Mad Jack Churchill, but I hope they put right the technical archery errors. There is a photo on Google images of Churchill drawing the bow at the 1939 which shows him drawing the bow with his drawing fingers along the jaw line Target fashion, using a longbow for what he used it for, he would likely have pulled the bow with the top finger of his drawing hand placed to the R/H corner of his mouth Hunting fashion. The arrow is only placed on the right hand side of the bow if you draw with the more asiatic thumb draw. His bow hand is wrongly positioned, the heel of the thumb should be braced against the handle of the bow and if he didn't wear a Bracer, when that bowstring hit he would have let out a yell to frighten Hitler!! All these points are clearly shown on YouTube postings.
These points notwithstanding, it's a lovely bust and a fitting trimute to a great excentric British hero.
Best wishes, Gary.
PS fellow planet member Chris Simmons did Mad Jack as a toy soldier conversion for the BMSS interbranch.

One further thing to add along with Gary's comments about the arrow placement (should be on the left) and the grip of the bow in the left hand is that the the arrows depicted in the design have 4 fletchings instead of three. For a long bow or laminated flat bow as the image suggests it is, three fletchings is the norm with the cock feather (index feather) facing away from the bow.

I hate being pedantic about models but as Hugo appears to be responding positively to the input I thought I'd add my own opinion as an ex archer.

Lovely looking bust btw!

Alex.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Ah it was all going so well till I read "5% of all sales will be going to the Royal Marines Museum ..a better recipient I cannot think of." Now while this is a fine model I don't know if my conscience will let me have it Looks a superb sculpt seriously good luck with it
Steve

Old grudges die hard you couldn't even touch now

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello Mr. Alex...
Thank you for your comment...
Best regards
Hugo Pereira

 

[MCPWilk]

One further thing to add along with Gary's comments about the arrow placement (should be on the left) and the grip of the bow in the left hand is that the the arrows depicted in the design have 4 fletchings instead of three. For a long bow or laminated flat bow as the image suggests it is, three fletchings is the norm with the cock feather (index feather) facing away from the bow.

Already mentioned in my contribution!

Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

All comments have been noted and will be actioned before release ..many thanks from me and RP

Nap

 

[Gaudin]

Nice to see he's got the draw back to his ear,however, in true warbow fashion.

Cheers, Alan

I would actually say that longbow draw to lips and nose will be more appropriate, for a number of reasons, like this being a longbow, Jack being a competition shooter (accuracy being main consideration) and helmet that will prevent war bow draw (unless you tilt your neck, which will bust accuracy or move helmet to the side).

Plus there are references of Mad Jack drawing to lips and nose and archery is a massive habit builder.

 

[OldTaff]

On reflection, I agree, Gaudin, as it appears his bow was probably in the 40 pound draw-weight spectrum, according to weapons specialist Mike Loades. As always, another interesting thread here on PF, with great input.

Cheers, Alan

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Good Morning...
Thank for all your comments and help... We are better and stronger with this opinions and comments...
RPmodels will try to do the best we can, and produce a excellent Bust... We will try to do all people very happy...
Thank you.
With best regards
Hugo Pereira

 

[Kevindunne]

one easy fix would be a second head, bare or perhaps with Glengarry, left arm shield would be easy to do also...will certainly buy one.

 

[Bootneck]

Hi Hugo/Kevin

Really like this unusual half figure. Where will it be available from on release?

Many thanks in advance.

Peter.

 

[Nap]

Hi Peter ,

Thank you , we are currently reworking this to improve it even more as a response to all the constructive comments on this thread ....for which we are very grateful .

You can preorder direct from Hugo now and it will be sent once cast and released approx end Feb/ early March( details above) ..if you have anymore questions you can also pm me if you wish .

We are in talks with UK stockists and will advise here on PF .

Thanks again

Nap

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Thank you for everthing...
Regards
Hugo Pereira

 

[elgreco]

We're pleased to announce that we will be stocking the RP Models range. All 3 busts are available online, including this "Mad Jack" Churchill bust which will be a limited edition so reserve your copy now. Thanks for looking.
Celine