Update : Going with the image ref I have above. Might do some more concept drawing to experiment with poses for my character a bit later down the line. Currently modelling in nurbs for basic shapes etc, should be converting to poly either tonight or tomorrow. Will update images on this thread when the poly shapes are joined.

As for texturing - it's a distant thought right now but I will probably try some water-style camoflage. Don't ask me just yet how on earth I plan to do that

Feeling quite good about this project at the moment, very interesting challenge - nice one mike.