75mm Louisiana Tiger

[carl reid]

Hello All,

Here is a piece I have been working on recently, it's 75mm Tiger Zouave (ACW)

I hope you like it!

All comments are welcome....

Thanks for looking

Carl

 

[housecarl]

Very nice Carl. Have you gone off busts?
Carl.

 

[georges64]

Nice to see ACW's figures in this scale
More,more "Messieurs les sculpteurs"...

georges.

 

[mil-mart]

Carl, excellent sculpting and a great choice of subject.

Cheers Ken

 

[Einion]

Sculpting work is nice Carl but the pose looks odd to me. From how I remember seeing this sort of pose in my head, you put a rifle over your shoulders like a yoke the head tilts because of the weight/pressure from the gun. Even when I simulate the pose here in the chair by head comes forward all on its own and my ribcage tilts down a bit to balance.

Tweaking the side view photo along those lines it looks a lot more naturalistic to me:

Einion

 

[carl reid]

Thanks folks for your comments!

Einion:
In answer to your quiery, I think because you were sitting in a chair when you simulated the pose it alters the effects of the head and in turn the balance of the body.
I have also simulated this pose using a broom handle, and I have an entire movement of my head.
I think if you tried this pose whilst standing you would also find equal movement and comfort. But thank for taking the time to offer your comment.

Carl

 

[Tecumsea]

Hi Carl,

Will this be available via Steve Kirtley? It is such a popular subject I am sure it will sell well. I can think of one or two from Leeds who will be in the queue! myself included.

Keith

 

[BobLff257]

Great sculpt Carl, congratulations, really like the head,

Rob.

 

[Einion]

I have also simulated this pose using a broom handle, and I have an entire movement of my head.

Sorry, don't get what you mean.

I did try the pose standing Carl and the effect is more pronounced. Anyway, people can decide for themselves which one they think looks more natural:

Einion

 

[davidmitchell]

Lovely work on this one Carl, when will it be available.


Cheers David

 

[carl reid]

Hi Folks,

Thanks again for your positive comments!

It will be available through Steve Kirtley as usual, just not sure when at this stage, I still have the moulds to make and get some castings out!!!

Carl

 

[garyjd]

Carl, I sent you a PM regarding some details about the figure. ~Gary

 

[trooper]

Carl, first let me say I am a big fan our your work. Secondly, the pose that has been commented on: You have really captured the pose correctely given the fact as former Airborne Ranger and I havfe struck this pose many times. the fact of resting the rife on the neck and in a sence of streatching our back as well as our neck and shoulders you will get this very same pose. It does streach the muscles and when done you are relaxed. I carried just about every weapon and this is common to do to streatch and realx the back and shoulders. Great figures.

 

[Steve]

You are producing some of the best pieces on the market, Carl. This one is superb. Thank you and well done!--

 

[carl reid]

Thank you all once for all you kind and generous comments!!! It's always appreciated thank you !!!

carl

 

[1969]

nice work on this one Carl and its good to see a full figure as aposed to a bust for a change, not that theres anything wrong with your busts, just nice to see a figure and a good one at that.

Steve

 

[custer760]

Hey Carl me old mate,
this is superb, Ive been waiting for this one since you first told me you were sculpting him. Spot on mate...This is a beauty.
Just got back from Turkey and Frank sent me pictures of his newbie from you.....FANTASTIC !!!!!!!
Keep it up mate !!
All the best
Pete

 

[mikec55]

I like this one a lot. ACW figures are my favorites so this one'll be in my gray army asap.

 

[T50]

Wow... Excellent work!

 

[carl reid]

Thanks again folks! your comments are most welcome!

Pete, How's it gong mate? I'll have to give you ring soon mate so we can have a right old giggle!!!! )))

I'm glad you like the new piece for Frank mate!

Carl