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Open Book "Trapper" - Minuteman Model 54mm Figure

Discussion in 'Reviews , Video Reviews and Open Book' started by Guy, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Minuteman Models MM-019
    "trapper"
    54mm resin - 9 parts
    Sculpted by David P. Ackerman
    Painted by Patrick Ang

    Of course you all know this figure peaked my interest when it first came out and after receiving it by mail I have to say it is loaded with detail and accessories.

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    Arriving in a small sturdy cardboard box with the color box art on the top this kit was comprised of 9 resin parts:

    Torso
    Left arm holding the rifle
    Right hand holding a hatchet
    2 Beaver Plews ( Beaver hides fastened to a willow hoop
    2 traps
    2 snowshoes

    All parts were still attached to their casting blocks which can easily be removed with a razor saw of knife. The resin figure was cleanily cast with no air-bubbles or major seam lines.

    (Continued in next posting )
  2. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
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    Above you see all four sides if the main torso and head. Clean lines with expert detail can be seen.

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  3. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Below you see the front and back of each part.

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    The rifle and left arm and hand
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    Beaver plews
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    Snowshoes

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    Right hand holding axe

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    Beaver traps

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    Above is a color reference for painting the figure

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    A sheet with color photos of the finished box art is also included

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    Above are enlargement taken from the color sheet supplied.

    Conclusion:
    An excellent kit loaded with options to really personalize your figure. Highly recommended.


  4. Mariner Active Member

    Country:
    Canada
    Mountain men and Native Americans, Voyageurs and First Nations in Canada...can't ever get bored with that subject matter(y)
    Great review, Guy!
    Mary
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  5. Stephan Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Thanks for showing that guy. Seems it is another piece for the grey army.
  6. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Thanks Guy. Nice revieuw.
    I think your brushes are calling for painting this little man.

    marc

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