Old Bill
Sergeant First Class
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2008
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I feel the LTSS Jack Cornwell figure has been sadly over looked – I would like to try to rectify this if I may.
He is a very detailed, diminutive figure (see comparison photo) in a natural pose. An outstanding touch for me is the name of his ship “H.M.S. CHESTER” on his cap band (I needed an eye glass to make it out!)
I would think this figure will be in great demand next year. The 31st May 2016 will be the centennial of the Battle of Jutland. (In which Jack won his V.C.)
I have seen recently a comment on Treefrog Forum that someone thought Show figures “Cheesy” ?? Each to their own I suppose. I happen to think they are a great idea. A nice reminder of a Show, a unique figure for your collection, and perhaps a thank you from the manufacturer for supporting them and the TS industry in general.
Perhaps the lack of apparent interest in this figure is lack of knowledge of the Jack Cornwell story. Check it out! I first became aware of him in the late1950’s (I would have been about six or seven I guess…….) A cereal manufacturer featured VC winners stories on their boxes. You could cut out a figure and place him in front of a background. (I did) Jack postioned at his gun. I was overwhelmed that a “Boy Sailor” could win the VC - still am……
Many thanks to John for producing yet another rather unique figure.
Roy
He is a very detailed, diminutive figure (see comparison photo) in a natural pose. An outstanding touch for me is the name of his ship “H.M.S. CHESTER” on his cap band (I needed an eye glass to make it out!)
I would think this figure will be in great demand next year. The 31st May 2016 will be the centennial of the Battle of Jutland. (In which Jack won his V.C.)
I have seen recently a comment on Treefrog Forum that someone thought Show figures “Cheesy” ?? Each to their own I suppose. I happen to think they are a great idea. A nice reminder of a Show, a unique figure for your collection, and perhaps a thank you from the manufacturer for supporting them and the TS industry in general.
Perhaps the lack of apparent interest in this figure is lack of knowledge of the Jack Cornwell story. Check it out! I first became aware of him in the late1950’s (I would have been about six or seven I guess…….) A cereal manufacturer featured VC winners stories on their boxes. You could cut out a figure and place him in front of a background. (I did) Jack postioned at his gun. I was overwhelmed that a “Boy Sailor” could win the VC - still am……
Many thanks to John for producing yet another rather unique figure.
Roy
