misfit151
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On Carl's website new 120mm hand sculpted and cast figure.....bound to be popular....
. Mike
. Mike
Carl Reid latest release 71st Light Infantry (Frazers Highlanders)
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Hi Mike
Nice to see Carl's work here , good subject , would make a nice bust as well
I like the head position, perhaps in deep thought of his family far away now
Will be a good piece to paint
Thanks for sharing
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Nice to see Carl's work here , good subject , would make a nice bust as well
I like the head position, perhaps in deep thought of his family far away now
Will be a good piece to paint
Thanks for sharing
Nap
Richard Baxter
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The 71st were later known as the Highland Light Infantry, but were classed as a Lowland regiment because they recruited almost exclusively in Glasgow. They have a TA centre not far from Partick Thistle's football ground.
Steve headley
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It’s a great sculpt as always from Carl think this will be popular.
Steve
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Wayneb
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That's your opinion.....Carl Reid has always been one of my favorite "true" sculptors. What are you looking for ? Another poser?
Martin64
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I guess that everyone taking part in this forum expresses his opinion and has to live with the fact that others share it or not. We also have to live with the fact that some members are incapable to express their opinion in an intelligent and polite way while they might post under influence of alcoholic beverages or a weak brain. The sculpt shows IMHO the typical style of Carl Reid. The figure is leaning against a wall or tree or is using it as a foothold or cover which indicates the surroundings and at times increases the drama of the pose. These poses and the balance of a body linked with surroundings are not easy to capture and so anatomy requires a lot of attention. Facial features are another fingerprint of Carl. He does not sculpt the smart looking guys but the dog faced regulars that bear all the hardships of campaign. Still not all of them were somewhat emacerated old men. War is mainly a business of young men - especially back then when having a good meal and sleeping in a tent was a luxury. So it depends on your personal preferences if Carl's work meets your expectations in these aspects. Cheers Martin
Well said Martin
I did amend Wayne's post
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I did amend Wayne's post
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Like Mike Blank and a few others, Carl has a sculpting style that's immediately recognisable as his own. And I guess you're either a "fan" or you're not.
Personally I'm a fan, and have bought a fair few of his pieces over the years. Not every subject and/or pose he's ever done has "worked" for me, and this one falls under that heading. But the same is true of every other sculptor I can think of, and I reckon this release will be popular regardless.
I was all over his last piece (The Custodian), I'll give this one a miss, and I'll look forward to seeing what he brings out next. He's a great talent and long may he continue.
- Steve
Personally I'm a fan, and have bought a fair few of his pieces over the years. Not every subject and/or pose he's ever done has "worked" for me, and this one falls under that heading. But the same is true of every other sculptor I can think of, and I reckon this release will be popular regardless.
I was all over his last piece (The Custodian), I'll give this one a miss, and I'll look forward to seeing what he brings out next. He's a great talent and long may he continue.
- Steve
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First rule of Fight Club - Don't criticise Carl Reid!
I thought this sort of thing had died out on Planet Figure.
I personally think some of Carl's figures are great (and I've bought a few), but I don't like a majority of his figures, for similar reasons, which just look anatomically off to me. I would hope that I would be allowed to express this opinion without inferring any critisism of Carl himself as a person. I have noted however that such comments often attract abusive responses here, and usually for what appear to be personal reasons seemingly defending Carl himself rather than the model. Why is this? It does not happen, for example, when Metal Modeles, Pegaso models, or most other British sculptors even, receive a negative comment.
It's usually the original critic that comes away scarred and abused in these cases, with little support and merely for just pointing out something he doesn't like.
Can't we stick to the issue raised rather than resort to personal digs at the person posting his view?
David
I thought this sort of thing had died out on Planet Figure.
I personally think some of Carl's figures are great (and I've bought a few), but I don't like a majority of his figures, for similar reasons, which just look anatomically off to me. I would hope that I would be allowed to express this opinion without inferring any critisism of Carl himself as a person. I have noted however that such comments often attract abusive responses here, and usually for what appear to be personal reasons seemingly defending Carl himself rather than the model. Why is this? It does not happen, for example, when Metal Modeles, Pegaso models, or most other British sculptors even, receive a negative comment.
It's usually the original critic that comes away scarred and abused in these cases, with little support and merely for just pointing out something he doesn't like.
Can't we stick to the issue raised rather than resort to personal digs at the person posting his view?
David
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It’s a personal thing you like it you buy it easy. I like Carl’s sculpts have I found some that I have found difficult to understand the pose yes as I have with other sculpters. But I admire the work put in to it.its the style of the sculpter it’s what he is know for it sets him apart.
I say you are entitled to you opinion you should not be attracted for it. It’s a question of taste you either like it or not, pointing out what you find difficult is also fine. Carl has been in the game long enough to know you can’t please every one. Expressing an opinion should not result in what some would say are nasty remarks its just an opinion. It’s still going to sell well .
Just enjoy the diversity that there is in the hobby both popular and the not so popular.
Steve
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I say you are entitled to you opinion you should not be attracted for it. It’s a question of taste you either like it or not, pointing out what you find difficult is also fine. Carl has been in the game long enough to know you can’t please every one. Expressing an opinion should not result in what some would say are nasty remarks its just an opinion. It’s still going to sell well .
Just enjoy the diversity that there is in the hobby both popular and the not so popular.
Steve
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Wayneb
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Apologies to all...Sometimes my other self just kicks in for no good reason.
"Better to be silent and thought a fool; than to speak and remove all doubt"
Wayne
"Better to be silent and thought a fool; than to speak and remove all doubt"
Wayne
Thank you Wayne
All are entitled to opinions ...as Steve says quite rightly which all sculptors and companies know ...you can't please everyone every time
This will certainly paint up well , a good subject choice
Have FUN @ the bench wether sculpting or painting
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