West Virginia Mountaineer Mascot, Andrea 54mm metal (David Crockett)

[KenBoyle]

This figure was painted as a gift for my wonderful Grandson and his girl friend, Alexander Kreh and Morgan McClelland, both of whom will graduate from West Virginia University this year. Congratulations on a job well done. Love you both!

+ The Miniature:

This figure represents the WVU Mountaineer mascot. It is a 54mm metal casting from Andrea Miniatures titled "David Crockett circa 1836". I added the beard using epoxy clay, to bring him more in line with the current Mountaineer mascot, and made the groundwork from epoxy clay and backyard twigs. Everything was painted with acrylic paints.

+ Info from the WVU website:

Since 1934 the buckskin-clad, rifle toting Mountaineer has been the beloved mascot of WVU. In addition to attending all major sporting events, the mascot is frequently seen around campus and the community.

Lewisburg native, Colson Glover, serves as the University's 67th Mountaineer mascot. (See attached photo) The man or woman selected to represent the mascot is selected by a prestigious group of students, faculty, and staff from all areas of the University.

The Mountaineer's buckskins, traditionally made from deer hide, are tailored for each mascot. The Mountaineer also wears a coonskin cap, powder horn, moccasins, and carries an American-made black powder rifle.

Thanks for viewing.
Cheers,
Ken

 

[marco55]

Superb as always Ken.
Mark

 

[Wayneb]

Masterful piece of work and presentation.........

Wayne

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Very nice paintwork well done Ken

Mobo

 

[Giwe]

Excellent paintwork and congrats for the graduation!

 

[Steve Ski]

Beauty, Ken!! That's some smooth work.

 

[Nap]

Hi Ken

Firstly congratulations to both Alexander and Morgan on graduating wishing them all future success

That's a mighty fine present for them sure it will take pride of place

As always great painting and presentation, nice beard work

Good display piece

Always good to see your artwork

Why not enter something in the class of your choice in FOTM , don't forget we also have the Vignette & Diorama comp , please take the time to consider and also do vote as well

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to the next thread

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[dmcHobbes]

Nice work. Good presentation for soon to be graduates. Congrats!

Doug

 

[KenBoyle]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments! It was a fun project to do for two of my favorite people.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[-=König=-]

Very very good job Ken. I like it

 

[KenBoyle]

Very very good job Ken. I like it

Many thanks Peter!

 

[clrsgt]

Very well done Ken and a wonderful present as well.

 

[KenBoyle]

Very well done Ken and a wonderful present as well.

Thanks Mike! I'm thankful the "kids" loved it!

 

[theBaron]

I'm a Penn State fan, but I like it anyway! That's an excellent piece!

Prost!
Brad

 

[KenBoyle]

I'm a Penn State fan, but I like it anyway! That's an excellent piece!

Prost!
Brad

Thanks Brad!

 

[Edorta]

Good job, nice presentation.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[KenBoyle]

Good job, nice presentation.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

Many thanks Eduardo!