3D model of Lusitania

[FelisLeopard]

The rendering may take some more time. Right now average time for one frame is about 6 min. right now it's on frame 514/1200. I maybe try to install my old GTX670 as a secondary to use just for display and even work, while GTX1080ti does the rendering.
Meanwhile, have a test render, that i did, while tuning the water effects for bilge exhausts and some steam and propellers foam. The idea is actually simple, but takes enormous time to bake.

 

[Itsstillthinking]

You have brought history alive again!
Well done!

 

[FelisLeopard]

Thanx
But here is the little problem. I'm not a historian. I know so little about ships of the steam era. Well, even about ships in general. I have no access to any archives or collectibles. I'm not even a member of any historic society. I have more questions, than answers. Even here i got none, as you can see.
I just love technics and machines, especially ships and aircrafts. And i like 3D modeling, although i cannot say i'm professional even here.

 

[FelisLeopard]

 

[Itsstillthinking]

Thanx
But here is the little problem. I'm not a historian. I know so little about ships of the steam era. Well, even about ships in general. I have no access to any archives or collectibles. I'm not even a member of any historic society. I have more questions, than answers. Even here i got none, as you can see.
I just love technics and machines, especially ships and aircrafts. And i like 3D modeling, although i cannot say i'm professional even here.

Even so, no one has bothered (outside of Kens painting) to re create this or show this since 1915! So its kinda hard for anyone to criticize your work if there is nothing else to compare too

 

[FelisLeopard]

You're right, friend
i'd like to see if there is more stuff i can make with this model. Videos, photos.

 

[FelisLeopard]

Just got an answer from University of Glasgow Archives. Those plans are too damn expensive... Which means, unless i start some commercial project, i'm not spending a fortune of money. And right now i don't know what i can add to this project... No more info, no answers, nothing. I don't see any interest here either.
What should i do with it then? I will make few more animations and that's it. Probably just give it away and forget. Or hide into some archive for better times.

 

[Itsstillthinking]

I think you have a solid foundation for more animations. I cant say what to do with it, but i would defiantly recommend keeping it for future use. Your model as it stands is by far the most accurate depiction of the Lusitania, and i think it would be wonderful every once and a while to post a render of some never before seen shot, as it looks amazing!

 

[Harland Duzen]

FelisLeopard, Your model and attention to detail in recreating Lusitania's departure from New York (imitating the news reels, modifying the tugboats, skyline etc) is nothing short of intense dedication and accuracy. While I can only say sorry that you haven't been able to get much help from us on this forum, Under no circumstances should you forget all the time and effort you put into the animations.

Like Itsstillthinking's work and animations, yours would't look out of place in a documentary / Television show due to the high level of detail. Don't throw it away!

 

[FelisLeopard]

Got another answer from the Archive. They want 700 GBP for 19 plans.
No, thanx. Under no conditions i will pay THAT.

 

[FelisLeopard]

You all know what is coming next

 

[FelisLeopard]

 

[FelisLeopard]

Say, did Lusitania ever met Nomadic?

 

[Itsstillthinking]

Say, did Lusitania ever met Nomadic?

I am not aware of the Lusitania ever going to France, i dont think Cunard went that route, i could be wrong though

 

[Harland Duzen]

Say, did Lusitania ever met Nomadic?

I don't know if Nomadic ever met Lusitania, but she did apparently meet Mauritania in 1919.

"Nomadic resumed service [Following WW1] some weeks later and started her post-war career on 9 October 1919, ferrying passengers for the Cunard liners RMS Caronia and RMS Mauritania; the loss of the many tenders during the war meant that the surviving vessels had to serve all of the shipping companies using Cherbourg as a port of call."

Taken from "SS Nomadic: Titanic's Little Sister" by Philippe Delaunay (Page 45)