Mountain Man, 1840 - La Meridiana Miniatures Review

[Guy]

FR54-18
Mountain Man - Beaver Hunter 19th Century
Sculpted by Pongsatorn Kanthaboon
Box art by Massimo Pasquali
12 parts
54mm white metal (actual 63mm to eyes)

When I saw this figure being constructed last year I ordered 2 of them when they were released. Here is the 2nd one. It is based on a Mountain Man / Trapper and the Beaver he has just trapped (included in kit ).

The figure is comprised of 12 white metal parts and at its chunky 63mm size is loaded with detail from that era. The Beaver and the trap are included as accessories.

The torso is loaded with detail and the arms with gun and hand fit perfectly. No filling required.....just a little patience to line everything up. Minimal seam lines to remove and a casting block to remove on some of the accessories.

Above are the right and left arms which fit to the torso and the right overlaps the left at the wrist to give a casual pose.

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[Guy]

The left hand is attached to the rifle and fits into the socket on the left wrist.

The bedroll fastens to the back of the Mountain Man.

Above are some of the accessories, hat feather, powder horn, leather pouch.

Above are the Beaver and the trap (2 parts). Excellent detail.

A close-up of the Beaver with only a mold block to remove from the nose.

Conclusion:
An excellent kit depicting the American Mountain Man during the height of the Beaver trade. Minimal clean-up required.

My Painted Version (snow shoes not included in kit)

La Meridiana Miniatures - click here

Purchased from Military Miniatures Warehouse




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[megroot]

Finally a mountain man.
I really like this one Guy. Thanks for the revieuw.

marc

 

[vergilius]

thanks for the review

 

[herbwf]

This guy looks like a keeper!
I like the way you have done him up, Guy. Especially the snow shoes.
Also like to see that the sculptor did not place his hands or other body parts over the muzzle of the rifle. Most of these guys carried their weapons with"one down the spout", even if there was no prime in the pan and the frizzen was open. Weapons safety was as important then as it is now and one of the first rules is muzzle control. Know where your weapon is pointed and don't put anything you want to stay attached over a muzzle. Hope others will follow Mr. Kanthaboon's example.
Herb