wow, you have my respect for such excellent carving! That's not easy carving such great figures. Well DONE! Make sure you post some photos with his paint on etc.

Make sure you post some photos with his paint on etc.

So is that anything like "getting your groove on"?

Great work as always Johian! Can't wait to see more.

Your work always fills me with awe. This guy has an amazing nose and chin. Love him.

Have been painting the pirate. Here some pictures.

Really cool Johian ..full of character.
Can't wait to see him completed.

They are beautiful, you have a real gift for working with wood. Really liked the shoe buckles on the pirate! Looking forward to seeing what you decide to put on him hat and hair wise.. Will there be earrings and tats!? Gorgeous work.

@scojack: thx mate
@boozebandpuppets: thx, he will have hair and a earing. Tats... don't think he will have any more money... he likes rum more 

Here some new pics. This is a new pirate I'm making. This is a rough cut. Still have some work on him to get him ready to paint. The other one is still waiting for clothes. Pics very soon... I hope  

I'v' been sanding till I almost lost my fingertips... here is the result:

Looks good! Can really tell the difference. Smooth as a baby's... well ok maybe not but really good.