I have to say guys that this really has put into perspective the work that goes into a figure, and will help me no end in the choosing of my figures from now on, I may not make another one for a while, but I will be a little less harsh on the producers from now on.
Any way here is an update, he is not quite there yet, but he seems to be coming together now...
FANTASTIC!! looks like the movie version of Aramis! i sincerely hope you come away with some reward at Euro mate. reckon plenty of folks would buy it if it was a kit- you should post an image to Andrea, looks right up their street.
This is cool stuff, I like it a lot.
You have also thought about filling in some blank spaces like the bucket underneath the table. This makes the scene more interesting from all sides.