"Winter in the Trenches", Royal Fusilier - Model Cellar Review

[Guy]

MC19005
"Winter In The Trenches", Royal Fusilier, 1915
1/9th scale resin, 9 parts
Sculpted by Carl Reid
Painted by Randy Meyers

I saw it only fitting that I post this review since it has been nominated as FOTY here on Planetfigure. An astounding kit sculpted by Carl Reid and manufactured by Model Cellar Productions. This 9 part bust depicts a British Tommy trying to warm his hands while in the trenches of WWI.

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[Guy]

Packaged in a sturdy brown cardboard box with 8 out of the 9 parts sealed inside a plastic bag the bag is then wrapped in bubble wrap to protect it during shipping. The bust plinth is cushioned between the wrapped bag and many pieces of styro-foam pop corn.

The bottom photo above shows the parts laid out for inspection.

Above are several views of the separate cast head showing the Tommy's mouth open as though he was blowing outward.

The above hat is cast separately from the head and dry-fitting them together was perfect.

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[Guy]

Above shows the various angles of the hat dry-fitted onto the head.

Above are the four sides of the main torso of the bust showing the attention to detail Carl is famous for.

The above top photo shows just the head dry-fitted into the recessed neck cavity and the lower 3 photos show the hat added to the head and then placed into the neck cavity again.

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[Guy]

Above we see the separate right and left arm which dry-fitted perfectly into each respective socket at the shoulder of the bust. No filling needed here.

Above is the centerpiece of the bust. His right and left hand clasped together with cut-away mittens on. These hands fit right into each arm socket at the wrist.

Above are the front and back of the two pouches that fasten in the front under his clasped hands.

Above we see the four sides of the bust plinth showing the barb wire wrap around the front. Very appropriate since he is in the Trenches of WWI.

Box Art by
Randy Meyers




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[Guy]

Euro-Militaire Version by
Dave Maddox

Conclusion:
An outstanding kit from Model Cellar. Its an almost "out of the box and paint" as there is no flash, seams or casting blocks to remove. All parts dry-fitted perfectly. Outstanding engineering by Paul of Model Cellar. Highly recommended plus.

Model Cellar Productions
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[Roman]

Wow!!! Beautiful bust. Bravo to Carl Read and Bravo to Model Cellar for such a great release.

 

[megroot]

Its a great bust. I have it in my shellf....Awesome

Marc

 

[carl reid]

Thanks Guy for a very kind review! I'm sure Paul would second that!!!

Also thanks guys for a very positive response!

Carl

 

[Ventress]

Its a great bust. I have it in my shellf....Awesome

Marc

Ditto, great figure and waiting for the next one!