Royal William figure head

[janos]

As a subject for the Christmas brake I am working (in a holiday mood anyhow...) on this figure head. It proves to be more challenging than thought, but now I put too much effort into it just to put it aside...
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[Jos]

I cant see the attachments?
Gr> Jos.

 

[janos]

It is a bit of mystery... The photo (actually very bad, even to my standards ) somehow doubled itself. Then as I realised this I tried to delete the second instance. Then both disappeared. (Having said that both were showing on my tablet even the day after).
So here is a better photo about yesterday's state as I am still in holiday mood continuing on this carving.
Janos

 

[Uwek]

The figurehead is getting a small piece of art..... i am looking forward to see the progress

 

[Jos]

Now you did it, i`m speechless.
Gr. Jos.

 

[janos]

A bit late for this update, as I finished this figure head a good while ago. So these pictures have some historical value ))):-
Janos

 

[Charleslovesship]

beautiful carving!! what kind of wood of this head?

 

[janos]

Thanks, Charles!
The material is European Boxwood, natural finish.
The monogram is of African Blackwood.
Janos

 

[Uwek]

Beautiful -> Wow!

 

[dj56]

Marveles job ,Janos

 

[Peglegreg]

G'day Janos
For us mortals, practice makes perfect, but you.......

Experiences makes extraordinary pieces of art.​

Glad that you are back mate
Greg

 

[NMBROOK]

The figurehead is awesome Janos.How long did it take you?I remember Ersin Derebek saying it took him 200 hours to do his Royal William figurehead.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[janos]

Thanks, Nigel!
It took about two weeks, say 80-90 hours. I don't count hours as you usually do. I just guess the time spent in hindsight.
Best regards
Janos

 

[modelshipwright]

Wonderful work as usual Janos.

Regards,
Bill