"Slim Cody - Trapper" - Carl Reid Sculptures Review

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"Slim Cody-Trapper"
1/9th scale resin & white metal
Sculpted by Carl Reid
Painted by Sang-Eon Lee
3 parts

Carl Reid Sculptures' second release is of an American Trapper titled "Slim Cody - Trapper" and is done in two resin parts and one white metal part.

Packages in a white cardboad box with the bust and plinth wrapped in bubble wrap and the white metal traps sealed into a zip-lock baggie. The bottom photo above shows all the parts out and ready for inspection.

The above photos show the main portion of the kit in several views. Seam lines are at a minimum and very little clean-up is needed prior to washing with warm soap and water to insure the mold release agent is gone.

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Above are several close-ups showing the attention to detail Carl Reid is famous for.

Above are a couple of views plus a top view of the 2 white metal traps casted together and attach to the back of the bust.

Above are the four sides of the driftwood plinth with casting blocks needing to be removed prior to assembling this to the bottom of the bust.

Above is an instruction sheet as well as a color guide for suggested colors that a painter can use.

Above are two more color photos of the amazing box art of Sang-Eon Lee for reference.

Conclusion:
An excellent rendition of a Rocky Mountain Trapper. Crisp details and well cast, this would be Highly recommended +, for anyone interested in this period of history.

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