Another Sea Captain

[Irishman]

Yes, another Sea Captain. Seems to be a popular style of carving...especially for fisherman. This guy is approx. 5 feet tall and carved in birch. The pipe came by chance with a branch in the right place. My usual finish - a wash of acrylics, linseed oil, sealer and liquid wax.
Patrick

[Irishman]

oops here are the pics.

[Iowa Carver]

That is so cool how you get these out of a log. Very nice, love the pipe Patrick!

Corey

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Wow Patrick, that's excellent, great detail.

Dave

[toycarver]

Excellent!

[gene-messer]

Patrick .. your faces are wonderful .. I really like the worn face look you do to your pieces ..

I guess because I look at one in the mirror every morning

great piece Patrick

Gene

[schizoidlogger]

Patrick,
Nice work - very rich finish. Does the linseed oil turn bad over time?

[tnartist05]

What a very detailed carving plus your finish is excellent also. A very well carved old salty.Great Job on your behalf Patrick.
Forrest

[Colin-Partridge]

Patrick another fabulous carvng. I cant believe you do these carvings without a chainsaw. A five foot carving with just a hammer and chisel is amazing. I couldnt imagine doing my carvings again with just mallet and chisel although I used to do them all that way until I discovered the chainsaw now you will never get me to go back.
Colin

[Irishman]

Thanks gang. You must be tired of seeing my sea captains...I'm getting kind of tired of carving them.
Schizo - I haven't had any problems with the linseed oil. Its sealed under a satin laquor finish and satin wax so its well protected from the elements. On its own, it would darken if outside.
Forrest, you'll notice that I went with a smaller nose this time . Went with a more realistic look this time.
Patrick