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Author Topic: HMS Jager Aeronef and Landship WIP - Pic heavy Updated October 13  (Read 11327 times)

Offline Chairface

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HMS Jager Aeronef and Landship WIP - Pic heavy Updated October 13
« on: September 30, 2010, 07:51:03 PM »
I was lucky enough to stumble upon a Star Wars Power of the Force Tatooine Dessert Skiff at my local comic book store. Remembering fondly the pictures of the  Cloudships of Mars game from Salute a few years back I got to work. Here are the first pictures that I took. Updated pictures to come.














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Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2010, 08:01:55 PM »
Looking good - should be a fine vessel when finished  :)

Offline Mancha

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2010, 08:26:17 PM »
Can't wait to see it painted.

Offline Chairface

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2010, 09:31:40 PM »
Can't wait to see it painted.

Struggling with colour choices at the moment.

Offline gamer Mac

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2010, 09:40:36 PM »
Looks great so far.
Why not stick to the colours already there.
Like the dark bronze(?) and light brown wood work.

Offline Ray Rivers

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2010, 01:08:16 AM »
 :-*

Bloody marvelous!

Love the overall setup of the 'nef!

Very kewl.

Offline Froggy the Great

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2010, 01:36:49 AM »
Good idea with the poker chips - I wouldn't have thought of that.
You, sir, are not allowed to attempt a takeover of the solar system until your octopus sobers up.

Offline Supercollider

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2010, 04:12:05 AM »
That looks fantastic!  Must try and track one down.  Any chance of a shot with a figure in it, for scale?

Offline Chairface

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2010, 04:54:59 AM »
Any chance of a shot with a figure in it, for scale?

Don't have a picture with a mini yet, but check out these links - ships based on the same model, my inspiration:

http://www.salute.co.uk/salutegames/cloudships/american.htm

http://www.salute.co.uk/salutegames/cloudships/ranger.htm

http://www.salute.co.uk/salutegames/cloudships/ahnyuthar.htm
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Offline Supercollider

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2010, 06:06:24 AM »

Wow, they convert up a treat don't they?  Thanks for the links.  Can't wait to see yours painted up :)

Now I definitely have to track some down...  ;D

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2010, 07:54:31 AM »
Great work Dave. As Gamer Mac said I'd go for dark bronze/light brown.

Funny thing is around the time you posted this thread I was looking for one of these on E-bay.  :)

Don't!

Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2010, 08:29:06 AM »
It might look nice in a "HMS Victory" style 18thC colour scheme. Looking at the ACW version from Salute, that version definitely has a very piratical look to it and I think that old RN look would really suit yours.


Offline Chairface

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy Updated!
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2010, 01:25:18 PM »
Ok, the most recent photos of the Jager. I should say that the Jager is a ship in His Most Dutch Majesties fleet, not the Britanic one. :) Thanks for the suggestions so far. I was thinking of a Prussian Blue to go with the rest of my Dutch vehicles ( http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=22705.0 ), but you guys have me thinking outside of the box.

I've added a lot of bits and bobs and have to say that I am generally pleased with how everything is looking. The only thing that I'm wavering on is the lion figurehead. I did some research, and the lion figurehead is traditional in Dutch warships. I am open to other suggestions though. Maybe a smaller head, or an entire 15mm lion? Something else entirely? There is a bronze age slave girl that might be an interesting fit, but....  A dragon? The lion is present in a few other places on the ship already, so please suggest away.











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Offline Dewbakuk

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy Updated!
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2010, 01:55:08 PM »
Looks great but I agree the lion head doesn't really work. I'd lose it entirely and paint/stencil/transfer a lion onto the prow.
So many projects..... so little time.......

Offline Bobble

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Re: HMS Jager Aeronef WIP - Pic heavy Updated!
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2010, 02:05:03 PM »
WOW!!! Thats terrific!
Personally I think once painted up the lion head will look fine (its always hard to tell when scratch building/converting until you've stuck some slap on)
Gonna have to look out for one of these and have a go at converting one myself

 

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