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gorgosaurus
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Nice one!
Spike.
Spike.
tonydawe
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What a great figure, fantanstic to see another Aussie figure.
Just one point - the Australian Imperial Forces in WW1 never had cavalry.
The Australian Light Horse were Mounted Infantry and they fought mainly as infantry (no horses) at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Only in the Middle East did the Light Horse fight in this way, and were credited with the last great "cavalry" charge in history - the attack at Beersheba in Oct 1917).
It's difficult to tell from the single photo, but Australian Lighthorsemen wore emu feathers in their slouch hats to distinguish themselves from the infantry, and I can't see any emu feathers on this figure.
Also the colour of the pugaree (the cloth band around the base of the hat) should be a buff/ khaki drill colour, rather than green).
Those minor points aside, the paint job is great and the figure is a beauty.
Regards
Tony
Just one point - the Australian Imperial Forces in WW1 never had cavalry.
The Australian Light Horse were Mounted Infantry and they fought mainly as infantry (no horses) at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Only in the Middle East did the Light Horse fight in this way, and were credited with the last great "cavalry" charge in history - the attack at Beersheba in Oct 1917).
It's difficult to tell from the single photo, but Australian Lighthorsemen wore emu feathers in their slouch hats to distinguish themselves from the infantry, and I can't see any emu feathers on this figure.
Also the colour of the pugaree (the cloth band around the base of the hat) should be a buff/ khaki drill colour, rather than green).
Those minor points aside, the paint job is great and the figure is a beauty.
Regards
Tony
billyturnip
A Fixture
Very good points there Tony. There are other possibilities to paint this figure as a mounted Australian soldier besides the non existent cavalry. Infantrymen assigned to the battalion transport, Royal Australian Army Service Corps and the Artillery would have all worn a uniform and equipment similar to this.
Still very nice figure though.
Roger
Still very nice figure though.
Roger
Major_Goose
A Fixture
Thats another beauty from JMD !!! This company is going from good to better !!! Bravo
Dan Morton
A Fixture
Too Cool!!! Very nice figure!
All the best,
Dan
All the best,
Dan
ghamilt1
PlanetFigure Supporter
Last Calvary charge in WWI belongs to Canada
Beautiful figure without a doubt. A credit to the fine tradition of Australia's mounted troops. However, I would be a sad excuse for a Canadian if I failed to point out that the last documented Calvary charge of the Great War (and therefore history?) was made by a troop of Lord Strathcona's Horse at Moreuil Wood on March 30, 1918.The commanding officer, Lt. Gordon Flowerdew was awarded the Victoria Cross for the action (posthumously). Sorry Tony, but it's bad enough you guys want credit for Richthofen, this is where I draw the line.
Beautiful figure without a doubt. A credit to the fine tradition of Australia's mounted troops. However, I would be a sad excuse for a Canadian if I failed to point out that the last documented Calvary charge of the Great War (and therefore history?) was made by a troop of Lord Strathcona's Horse at Moreuil Wood on March 30, 1918.The commanding officer, Lt. Gordon Flowerdew was awarded the Victoria Cross for the action (posthumously). Sorry Tony, but it's bad enough you guys want credit for Richthofen, this is where I draw the line.
tonydawe
A Fixture
I'm ashamed to say I'm unaware of the action you refer to at Moreuil Wood, but I will happily concede the point about the last great cavalry charge in history to you, and to Canada.
As for Richthofen, the evidence is now so overwhelming I think you should concede the argument before I start citing forensics evidence proving the Baron's fatal wounds were caused by rifle and machine gun fire from the Aussie troops on the ground, not the Canadian pilot who was chasing him!!!
Either way, two very proud moments for "Dominion" troops amid so much death and disaster. Flowerdew would make a good subject for a vignette, don't you think?
Regards
Tony
As for Richthofen, the evidence is now so overwhelming I think you should concede the argument before I start citing forensics evidence proving the Baron's fatal wounds were caused by rifle and machine gun fire from the Aussie troops on the ground, not the Canadian pilot who was chasing him!!!
Either way, two very proud moments for "Dominion" troops amid so much death and disaster. Flowerdew would make a good subject for a vignette, don't you think?
Regards
Tony
ghamilt1
PlanetFigure Supporter
I agree Tony. I have often thought of trying to do a vignette of Flowerdew's charge. I just need to work on my conversion skills.
While it pains me, I have to conceed the Richthofen claim to the Australians in light of some pretty convincing evidence. But I have a pretty interesting story on the subject.
The pilot Richthofen was chasing when he was shot down was "***" May, who survived the war and became a pretty famous bush pilot around my neck of the woods in Alberta (province in Western Canada). *** May's son Dennis used to come to the school where I taught and give talks to the students about his famous Dad. One of the coolest artifacts he would bring was a framed picture of his Dad's Sopwith Camel. But the coolest thing about that was the frame, which was made from a piece of Richthofen's Propellor. Dennis May is still around, but I've moved on to teach at High School and I'm not sure if he still gives the talks. What an heirloom though wouldn't you say?
While it pains me, I have to conceed the Richthofen claim to the Australians in light of some pretty convincing evidence. But I have a pretty interesting story on the subject.
The pilot Richthofen was chasing when he was shot down was "***" May, who survived the war and became a pretty famous bush pilot around my neck of the woods in Alberta (province in Western Canada). *** May's son Dennis used to come to the school where I taught and give talks to the students about his famous Dad. One of the coolest artifacts he would bring was a framed picture of his Dad's Sopwith Camel. But the coolest thing about that was the frame, which was made from a piece of Richthofen's Propellor. Dennis May is still around, but I've moved on to teach at High School and I'm not sure if he still gives the talks. What an heirloom though wouldn't you say?
tonydawe
A Fixture
Given Richthofen's well deserved reputation as a brilliant fighter and a skilled pilot, I think *** May's most precious heirloom is probably his son Dennis. So many of the Baron's opponents never got a chance to create a legacy and are remembered only as his victims.
To have survived an encounter with the Red Baron would be reason enough to consider yourself blessed.
The frame made from the Baron's propeller is certainly a unique heirloom and one that should be treasured. I understand that Aussie troops were the first to arrive on the scene after the Baron's plane crashed, and "souveniered" everything they could lay their hands on before the provos arrived. I'm surprised they left the propeller!!
Regards
Tony
To have survived an encounter with the Red Baron would be reason enough to consider yourself blessed.
The frame made from the Baron's propeller is certainly a unique heirloom and one that should be treasured. I understand that Aussie troops were the first to arrive on the scene after the Baron's plane crashed, and "souveniered" everything they could lay their hands on before the provos arrived. I'm surprised they left the propeller!!
Regards
Tony
Roc
A Fixture
Very nice figure a definite must have.
Cheers
Roc
Cheers
Roc
gorgosaurus
Well-Known Member
I like the way you talk, Tony.
Spike.
Spike.
tonydawe
A Fixture
Thanks Spike
I like the way you think!
Tony
I like the way you think!
Tony
frank h
A Fixture
Hi
very informative thread...makes the figure even more of a must have
JMD .. has produced some really great figures ... I got the the Sennegalese
it is excellent in terms of sculpting and casting
Frank
very informative thread...makes the figure even more of a must have
JMD .. has produced some really great figures ... I got the the Sennegalese
it is excellent in terms of sculpting and casting
Frank
jasmils
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Last Great Charge
Hang on here a minute Tony. Lets change the wording a bit to "The Last Great Successful Cavalry Charge in History". That way it works for us.
Cheers Jason
(ex Lighthorseman that I am)
Hang on here a minute Tony. Lets change the wording a bit to "The Last Great Successful Cavalry Charge in History". That way it works for us.
Cheers Jason
(ex Lighthorseman that I am)
tonydawe
A Fixture
Good point Jason,
Its one thing to have been involved in a cavalry charge, but was it as successful as the attack on Beersheba, or has such a strategic impact!
I doubt it.
Lighthorse rule!
Cheers
Its one thing to have been involved in a cavalry charge, but was it as successful as the attack on Beersheba, or has such a strategic impact!
I doubt it.
Lighthorse rule!
Cheers
frank h
A Fixture
Like the way it was portrayed in the film ...."The Light Horsemen"
Watched it ages ago must see if I can get hold of it on DVD
Frank
Watched it ages ago must see if I can get hold of it on DVD
Frank
