HMS Jager Aeronef and Landship WIP - Pic heavy Updated October 13

[Chairface]

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.

[Gluteus Maximus]

Looking good - should be a fine vessel when finished 

[Mancha]

Can't wait to see it painted.

[Chairface]

Can't wait to see it painted.

Struggling with colour choices at the moment.

[gamer Mac]

Looks great so far.
Why not stick to the colours already there.
Like the dark bronze(?) and light brown wood work.

[Ray Rivers]

 

Bloody marvelous!

Love the overall setup of the 'nef!

Very kewl.

[Froggy the Great]

Good idea with the poker chips - I wouldn't have thought of that.

[Supercollider]

That looks fantastic!  Must try and track one down.  Any chance of a shot with a figure in it, for scale?

[Chairface]

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

[Supercollider]

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... 

[Thunderchicken]

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. 

[Gluteus Maximus]

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.

[Chairface]

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.

[Dewbakuk]

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.

[Bobble]

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