Preview "Old Abe" 8th Wisconsin Bust

[carl reid]

Hi Folks,

Here is a preview of a bust I have just finished for a client!
As you can see its a 1:9th scale bust depicting an 8th Wiscosin Volunteer Infantryman carrying "Old Abe" The Bald Eagle!

He will ne released in due course, and further information will released as and when!

I hope you like him!

Thanks for looking guys!

Carl

 

[Vitalino]

Hello Carl

You are a Great Artist!!!! Amazing work!!!!

Regards

Vitalino Chitas

 

[Lark]

Awesome, I really like the expression and the wrinkles of the shirt.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[megroot]

Another amazing sculpting.
You are a Artist.

marc

 

[Jamie Stokes]

Question - was the eagle a live eagle?

either way, impressive! Thanks for sharing!

 

[smudger1960]

Brilliant / Brilliant / Brilliant I could go on, great work carl,i will have to have this

 

[carl reid]

Question - was the eagle a live eagle?

either way, impressive! Thanks for sharing!

Yes he was a live Eagle Called Old Abe!

Carl

 

[housecarl]

Another brilliant piece Carl.
Carl.

 

[carl reid]

Question - was the eagle a live eagle?

either way, impressive! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Jamie,

Here is a link offering a brief history of "Old Abe" also in addition the 49th Wisconsin Regiment purchased a Golden Eagle called "Andy".

http://host.madison.com/news/local/...cle_9e7b41a2-7a55-11e0-b3ea-001cc4c002e0.html

 

[carl reid]

Thanks Guys!

I'm glad you like him!

Carl

 

[Nap]

Hi Carl ,

I love this , you are a busy man eh ....SWMBO likes eagles so "when" I get this one ...both of us will be happy ....bargain

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Jimbo]

What a cracker!..Superb, So the wish list grows longer by another one !
Cheers
Jim

 

[clrsgt]

Yikes !!! I have got to paint this one. Now this is one you have to do the full figure on.

 

[Figurenfreund66]

Stunning work - i love it !

HEndryk

 

[Schnabeltier]

Yeah, Carl, put some legs on that cheesehead and he'll go well with the Virgina Cav piece (currently awaiting paint).

 

[carl reid]

Thanks guys, your positive replies are much appreciated!

There is no plans at this stage to add legs. But who knows what the future holds...

Carl

 

[kagemusha]

Absolute stunner again Carl. You amaze me mate.

Ron

 

[carl reid]

Thanks Ron!

Your making me blush now. ))

Carl

 

[Don]

Outstanding bust Carl, simply wonderful bit of your magic on this sculpt.

Dont know if I would like to go to war carrying an eagle, may be tempted to "Liberate" him.

Don

 

[maco61]

An excellent sculpture for a subject with a fantastic and important history.
I like very much, congratulations Carl!
Some images of Old Abe...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Abe
Ciao by Maco