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RP Models ‘Mad’ Jack Churchill 100mm Limited Edition Bust WWII Series
Catalogue Ref: RPM-B-08-0003.
Number of Parts: 14 resin.
Price: £45.00
Availability: (UK) Historex Agents, El Greco and SK Miniatures.
(photo above) The beautiful artwork that adorns the top of the box.
Forward.
I make no apologies for including a brief but informative section that gives just a small glimpse into the military exploits of this most extraordinary man known as ‘Mad’ Jack Churchill.
While much has recently been printed and reprinted giving a wonderful insight into this characters colourful military career it is more than worthy of repeating the highlights here. Men such as this are a rarity, they are the stuff of legends and they remain hero’s in the depths of history, quite frankly they should never be forgotten……….
Born John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming ‘Jack’ Churchill on 16th September 1906 in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) ‘Mad Jack’ is well known for his extraordinary accomplishments during WWII. One of his more noteworthy actions is the topic of this bust review today as RP Models release this magnificent limited edition piece that records the remarkable moment in military history when ‘Mad’Jack became the only combatant in WWII to kill an enemy soldier with an arrow shot from a long bow!
This quite unique and perhaps eccentric action took place during May of 1940 as Churchill led his Manchester Regiment (part of the British Expeditionary Force) in an ambush against a German patrol near L’Épinette France.
Held up in a tower he told his men that he would ‘shoot the first German with an arrow’ and this would be the signal to attack the remainder of the patrol. He took the shot felling the German NCO and killing him with the arrow skilfully unleashed from his longbow.
After fighting at Dunkirk he went on to join the Commandos. On the 27th December 1941 he was second in command of No3 Commando during operation Archery, a raid on a German garrison at Vågsøy in Norway. As the ramp fell from the landing craft he was in he leapt to the front playing ‘March of the Cameron Men’ on his bagpipes! He went on into battle with his men and was awarded the Military Cross and bar for his actions at Dunkirk and Vågsøy.
In July 1943, and now the commanding officer of 2 Commando Churchill was ordered to capture a German observation post outside of the town of Molina in Sicily. From their landing site Churchill led with his trademark Scottish broadsword on his waist, his longbow and arrows around his neck and his bagpipes under his arm. Remarkably with the help of his Corporal the post was captured and in doing so they took 42 prisoners including a mortar squad. Leading his men and the prisoners with the wounded being carried on carts pushed by the German prisoners he commented that it was “an image from the Napoleonic Wars” For this action he received the Distinguished Service Order.
Introduction.
RP Models are focused entirely on producing the highest quality products of historically important subjects. They do this with the full cooperation of their loyal consulting team and most importantly with us, the modellers.
Involvement of their followers is valued and indeed vital to the focus of the company, it is core to the whole ethos of everything they believe in and the figures, busts and accessories it produces. Based in Portugal the company is establishing itself very well in the market with some very nice early successes.
First Impressions.
Quality clearly starts right from the word go where RP Models are concerned. The presentation is of the highest order with a quality of service to match.
(photo below) The boxing is rather special and appealing.
My review sample arrived in first class condition with no damage or defects, I believe this in part is down to the excellent and practical boxing and packaging. The box itself is ample in proportion being made of a heavy duty and appropriately thick cardboard.
Covering the entire top and opening front side is the 3D rendered figure printed in all of its glory, a most appealing and eye-catching impression it is too, instantly captivating its audience. Printed information is also included detailing the contents and of course the title, this extends to the two end sides of the box where there are links to both the RP Models website and Facebook pages.
Being stylish is one thing, but a box needs to be practical also, does this get the thumbs up here? You bet it does.
Upon opening the box the contents are extremely well protected and secure.
(photo below) A whole box of delights arrived very well protected.
There are four individual bubble wrapped parcels containing various parts. The first is the curved longbow, the second is a small bag containing the arrows and quiver, the third is a similar sized bag containing sword and webbing bag and the fourth is considerably larger containing head, torso, helmet, arms, water bottle, right hand, pistol holster, leather pouch and the swords guard. Each of the bags are clear plastic and re-sealable, pieces of foam are used to surround these protecting the contents even further.
Also included is the very nice addition of a certificate of authenticity. This is a limited edition release with only 200 ever to be made and available worldwide. The certificate confirms which number is unique to your purchase and includes the life time warranty which covers damage to parts.
On the reverse of the certificate is a very detailed account of Churchill highlighting key moments of his life. A really nice addition that should be noted is the fact 5% of each and every purchase of this kit is donated to the British Marines Museum, a very generous and thoughtful gesture from the owner and founder of RPmodels.
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Catalogue Ref: RPM-B-08-0003.
Number of Parts: 14 resin.
Price: £45.00
Availability: (UK) Historex Agents, El Greco and SK Miniatures.
(photo above) The beautiful artwork that adorns the top of the box.
Forward.
I make no apologies for including a brief but informative section that gives just a small glimpse into the military exploits of this most extraordinary man known as ‘Mad’ Jack Churchill.
While much has recently been printed and reprinted giving a wonderful insight into this characters colourful military career it is more than worthy of repeating the highlights here. Men such as this are a rarity, they are the stuff of legends and they remain hero’s in the depths of history, quite frankly they should never be forgotten……….
Born John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming ‘Jack’ Churchill on 16th September 1906 in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) ‘Mad Jack’ is well known for his extraordinary accomplishments during WWII. One of his more noteworthy actions is the topic of this bust review today as RP Models release this magnificent limited edition piece that records the remarkable moment in military history when ‘Mad’Jack became the only combatant in WWII to kill an enemy soldier with an arrow shot from a long bow!
This quite unique and perhaps eccentric action took place during May of 1940 as Churchill led his Manchester Regiment (part of the British Expeditionary Force) in an ambush against a German patrol near L’Épinette France.
Held up in a tower he told his men that he would ‘shoot the first German with an arrow’ and this would be the signal to attack the remainder of the patrol. He took the shot felling the German NCO and killing him with the arrow skilfully unleashed from his longbow.
After fighting at Dunkirk he went on to join the Commandos. On the 27th December 1941 he was second in command of No3 Commando during operation Archery, a raid on a German garrison at Vågsøy in Norway. As the ramp fell from the landing craft he was in he leapt to the front playing ‘March of the Cameron Men’ on his bagpipes! He went on into battle with his men and was awarded the Military Cross and bar for his actions at Dunkirk and Vågsøy.
In July 1943, and now the commanding officer of 2 Commando Churchill was ordered to capture a German observation post outside of the town of Molina in Sicily. From their landing site Churchill led with his trademark Scottish broadsword on his waist, his longbow and arrows around his neck and his bagpipes under his arm. Remarkably with the help of his Corporal the post was captured and in doing so they took 42 prisoners including a mortar squad. Leading his men and the prisoners with the wounded being carried on carts pushed by the German prisoners he commented that it was “an image from the Napoleonic Wars” For this action he received the Distinguished Service Order.
Introduction.
RP Models are focused entirely on producing the highest quality products of historically important subjects. They do this with the full cooperation of their loyal consulting team and most importantly with us, the modellers.
Involvement of their followers is valued and indeed vital to the focus of the company, it is core to the whole ethos of everything they believe in and the figures, busts and accessories it produces. Based in Portugal the company is establishing itself very well in the market with some very nice early successes.
First Impressions.
Quality clearly starts right from the word go where RP Models are concerned. The presentation is of the highest order with a quality of service to match.
(photo below) The boxing is rather special and appealing.
My review sample arrived in first class condition with no damage or defects, I believe this in part is down to the excellent and practical boxing and packaging. The box itself is ample in proportion being made of a heavy duty and appropriately thick cardboard.
Covering the entire top and opening front side is the 3D rendered figure printed in all of its glory, a most appealing and eye-catching impression it is too, instantly captivating its audience. Printed information is also included detailing the contents and of course the title, this extends to the two end sides of the box where there are links to both the RP Models website and Facebook pages.
Being stylish is one thing, but a box needs to be practical also, does this get the thumbs up here? You bet it does.
Upon opening the box the contents are extremely well protected and secure.
(photo below) A whole box of delights arrived very well protected.
There are four individual bubble wrapped parcels containing various parts. The first is the curved longbow, the second is a small bag containing the arrows and quiver, the third is a similar sized bag containing sword and webbing bag and the fourth is considerably larger containing head, torso, helmet, arms, water bottle, right hand, pistol holster, leather pouch and the swords guard. Each of the bags are clear plastic and re-sealable, pieces of foam are used to surround these protecting the contents even further.
Also included is the very nice addition of a certificate of authenticity. This is a limited edition release with only 200 ever to be made and available worldwide. The certificate confirms which number is unique to your purchase and includes the life time warranty which covers damage to parts.
On the reverse of the certificate is a very detailed account of Churchill highlighting key moments of his life. A really nice addition that should be noted is the fact 5% of each and every purchase of this kit is donated to the British Marines Museum, a very generous and thoughtful gesture from the owner and founder of RPmodels.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.............
