On Carl's website new 120mm hand sculpted and cast figure.....bound to be popular..... Mike

Up to Carl's usual standard. However I have noticed that he often turns heads into awkward positions. This is alright, but I think looking up and to one side would be better than down as he has done here.

Mike

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.

It’s a great sculpt as always from Carl think this will be popular.

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

That's your opinion.....Carl Reid has always been one of my favorite "true" sculptors. What are you looking for ? Another poser?

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

Something could be added, for him to be focusing on.
I once asked Carl how he animated his figures or busts, and he told me that he twists the armatures around until he comes across a pose he likes
and goes from there.

Malc

I agree that he is a superb sculptor with a feel for anatomy achieved by few. His style is very much his own but with a handful of his busts, he has sculpted his figures in extreme anatomical poses.

Mike

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

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

TFB Miniatures Team

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