Meet The Man Who's Spent 70 YEARS Making A Matchstick Royal Navy | Forces TV 

I’m terrified seeing children there with no glass protecting the ships

They need to put glass boxes over them.

Until the end I had no idea he used actual matchsticks. Unbelievable.

Rumor has it, when the lights go off and everyone goes home, the ships recreate battles of the Royal Navy.

What a legend! Made my day!

If it wasn’t for the title I would never guess all those battleships were made out of match sticks, incredible!

Imagine this dude lives longer and achieves to build futuristic warships

He is a man of focus, Commitment, And sheer he king will.

This was a good example of what the Royal Navy *should* look like.

For heaven's sake, don't trip and fall across the table.

I can’t believe this guys from my town but I’ve never heard of him.

The guy who spent his life building a Spanish Armada wants to know your location

Jesus, I don't even have the patience to make 10 airfix models

Thought it was incredible, then saw his toolkit and was mind blown. Absolutely amazing work to accomplish so much out of so little.

That's the trouble with matchstick battleships, you never know where they're going to strike

This collection is more powerful than some countries' navies.

The amount of dedication is outstanding. "Success is truly the child of audacity, and that audacity is of those who act first."

This man has golden hands. An old man, but his hands still as firm and nimble and steady as 50 years before. Impressive.

70 Years?? This man is a man of amazing talents, the whole set must be worth millions or even more!!

If there was more people in the world with steadfast dedication as this Gent, the world would be a better place. Discipline equals freedom.

Can't wait to see his Type 26.

His dedication is remarkable

My dad and I by pure chance came across this man and his son when visiting the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton. He was only too happy to chat to us and share the stories behind each ship that he had built (and refused to build). We probably took up half an hour of his time and I've also got a booklet that he produced detailing some of the ships. Thoroughly charming man. It was even more nostalgic for us as my grandfather (dad's dad, not my mum's) also built matchstick ships.

i had the privilege of seeing this in person. It was wonderful seeing someone put his heart and sole into a hobby. Absolutely top class.

Most people would say this is a waste of time. I say not living your life doing what you trully love is a waste of time . This man is a legend.

Incredible work...very british...rule Britannia..

As a Shikikan, I approve this art. Illustrious best ship.

He’s like the real version of thrawn, because of the fact he loves art

Amazing collection here. What a nice bloke, and what dedication. I have a very small collection of plastic warships of about 9 I think, in a cabinet, in my garden shed which I feel proud of and still got a few to build. Would love to see this collection.

This man got some steady hands.

He is an incredibly talented, and I imagine extremely patient, gentleman

I saw this in Weymouth! June 2018, the builder was a super nice guy and and all kinds of story's to tell

Here is the magic place where every old sailor is a child again... Dont you think?

Someone should put this man on a list for an O.B.E. He certainly deserves it!

Please put protection! That masterpiece shall never be destroyed

My 5 year old son and I loved this. What beautiful labors of love. Thank you for sharing!

00:37: "[...] and ready before the original." :-D

He's the original 3D printer.

I'm impressed like a mom who's four children made As in math.

Jesus Christ, I better start doing something with my life.

Seeing what it starts out as and then seeing the quality of the finished models, it's absolutely mind boggling.

Reward him with a knighthood.

I thought ‘matchstick’ was a modelling brand.... until I saw the last part of the video... 😳

Fun facts: you didn’t search this but you’re glad you saw it

i want to be that guy just spend whole life doing something that i like and fascinated with

When you have a passion,there is no boundaries.....

my Late grandfather served on the Leander class Frigate HMS Euryalus in the 60's so i'm happy to see a Leander class frigate in the collection. he died last year of cancer

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY! As a fellow Navy modler im so impressed with your patience! Thx for showing this! Cheers and have a nice week.

Lets set up an area of tables with World maps painted on them and then lets place the ships around the world on the maps my ships are stationed . I must Return to Dorset .

0:14 the guy runs in as if he wants to jump straight onto the ships, Careful!

Unreal, the detail you have managed is perfection. You Sir have a wonderful talent. Thank you for sharing it with us. Good luck to you and may your work continue for many years...

This is unbelievable! Talk about dedication and patience. But then it's obviously a labor of love.

he needs his own his on world of warships dedicated to him, tier 8+

Someone get this guy a PC and let him play some World of Warships!

Hats off to such talent!!! Any adjective isn't enough to explain such legendary work. It's a good example how can we create something great from such little things with a bit of passion.

Truly amazing. What a talented guy this man is with an excellent eye for detail. I would love to see his collection do a national tour so others can see this amazing collection of our navy made from matchsticks.. Well done to you Sir..

I imagine the Japanese, Americans, Germans and the French all having these Matchstick recreations as well.

This whole video, all I could think of is “where’s the HMS Nelson?” Then they pan past it at the end, and that made me happy

You can see the time, effort and the passion it takes to do what you have done. Well done sir.

Bless that man and his labor of love.

This is amazing!

Plot twist: Those ships are minimized, if those ship hit water it become real ship

These are really amazing. Looks awesome. Hope these end up in a museum later. Keep up the great job and thanks for sharing, from the Oklahoma,u.s.a

Incredible and most remarkable achievement - a legend of our time. Well done - showing the kind of skilled and talented dedication which is most móst inspirational and very rare these days : Thank you kindly, from ZA.

Fearless my first draft for a year.

Man my hand shakes when I try to put a needle through something and this guy builds matchstick warships

All turrets turn,raise and lower...flaps.props and rudders move. A true craftsman whom I have had the pleasure of meeting. The stories he tells about his work is truly mesmerizing.

Amazing. Nicely done, Philip!

Matchsticks ur us. "look here at our sales figures Johnson, I told you smokers prefer matches over lighters.

Awesome!

People do what they Love... Its amazing his commitment and love for his little ships

Phillip unbelievable work of art I am seeing but can't find words, you have created a masterpiece. Congratulations on a awesome work! My grandson builds models. Tanks and airplanes. Thank you for sharing ❤️👍👏

He sure does have a talent and a good eye for thing respect from yot cousins

I thought it said ‘Yeet the man who spent 70 years of his life making matchstick Royal Navy ships.’ Lol

What a beautiful collection of craftsmanship! This really provides a great understanding of the Royal Navy's scale and scope.

Totally blown away at the end...Thinking there are some cool kit models...wow really all matchsticks & boxes? dedication and patience is an understatement.

Amazing!! :)

HOLY Crasp THIS IS CRAZY. THIS MAN AND HIS ART... i cant even light up a match stick without breaking it.... imagine doing this LOL

I’m glad the video showed how they were actually made. He has far more patience than I. Thanks for sharing!

That is absolutely incredible. Hats off to this man!

Grandpa : *spends 70 years making these ship models* Japan : *throws ww2 plans*

HOLY SHIT. That's fkn incredible. He needs to teach someone, cause when he goes that skill will go with him.

Absolutely brilliant, I served on type 23s in my time in RN. Top marks to you doing all them.

This is just amazing!!! Good job.

When the Candlestick navy attacks, we'll be ready...

I’d love to see him build the Titanic if possible.

I adore these videos and these type of people, what a man

He is incredible fit, healthy and of clear mind for someone of that age. Remarkable. Must be his hobby that has helped. Well done!

what a lad

To the down voters, go for a long swim: preferably on Jupiter.

Amazing how creative and focused some people can be. Wonderful.

Absolutely amazing - a true craftsman and a real labour of love

Bravo... :)

I am scared some entitled kid will destroy all this hard work

Been building Boat / ship /plane models all my life, BUT THIS GUY IS A STUD and I admire the work... AWESOME!!

Simply admiration for such dedication !

It would be great if he made a matchstick model of himself, for posterity.

Amazing

Outstanding craftsmanship and what a labor of love!

WOW SUPER EXELLENT WORK👌👌👌👌This man is a real artist. One of my hobbys is building ship Modells made from plastic(you know airfix,revell,Tamija,Trumpeter and so on) BUT...This man building ship modells from matchsticks and other material in fine details and painting,right out of nowhere with a masterplan in his head and the knowledge about the ships.I tell you thats a gift.Wonderful⚓ God Bless You Sir🙏