"Chester Yellow Tail" - Crow - Carl Reid Sculptures Review

[Guy]

Carl Reid Sculptures
CRS - 1
"Chester Yellow Tail" Crow Indian
1/9th scale resin & white metal
Sculpted by Carl Reid
Painted by Sang-Eon Lee
12 parts

Carl Reid Sculptures first release is a 1/9th scale resin and white metal kit of a more modern Indian, Chester Yellow Tail of the Crow Indian Nation. Sculpted with a modern western style denim shirt this kit gives the painters all kinds of painting options.

Packages in a light grade white cardboard box with all parts sealed in individual zip-lok bags and completely wrapped in bubble wrap. This kit consists of resin and white metal parts.

The above photographs show the different sides of the main torso section of the bust.

Above we have a couple of close-ups showing the amazing detail Carl has sculpted into the bust.

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[Guy]

The top photograph shows the separate cast war bonnet cap used to hold the feathers in place after painting. The middle two photographs show the cap dry-fitted on to the top of his head. The bottom photograph shows the back of the head and the three pre-drilled holes for feathers.

Above we see the top and bottom of the head dress feathers cast in sections and fitting to the top of the head before the cap is fastened.

Above are the separate cast ribbons for each side of the head.

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[Guy]

Above you see the four sides of the bust plinth.

Above is a scanned copy of the painting guide and instructions provided with each kit.
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Above are several more box art photographs.

Conclusion:
Long being a Harton Miniatures fan I was excited about Carl coming back into the manufacturing aspect again under Carl Reid Sculptures. His first release is an absolute beauty with crisp clean sculpting and Carl's long time reputation for detail. Dry-fitting was excellent. Highly recommended+.

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[tonydawe]

Fantastic pictures Guy and a great review. Long live Carl and strength to his talented hands to keep producing such wonderful busts for us to enjoy.

 

[davidmitchell]

Thanks Guy for the review of this fantastic piece of work from Carl.

Cheers David

 

[carl reid]

Thank Guy for a great review!

Also thanks to Tony and Davie for your very kind compliments.

Carl

 

[megroot]

Thanks Guy,
There is alot of character sculpted in this bust.
I hope we see alot more figures from Carl into the future.

Marc

 

[rheath]

Carl a gorgeous sculpt, as usual a very great subject, also great painting by Sang Eon, thanks for sharing.

RobH

 

[Kirtles]

Great review Guy - especially now that the fantastic painted version has arrived as well.

Steve
www.skminiatures.co.uk