Swan class 3D model in progress

[dvm27]

Our Swan rendering guru Denis is already up to Chapter 9 in The Fully Framed Model. Those who have built a Swan class model will appreciate how detailed and perfect (unlike our models) his work is. Note the sandwiched leather between saucers  in the second photo emerging from the pump within the cistern. Enjoy and Happy Holidays from Admiralty Models!

 

[clifforddward]

Thanks for posting this latest set of images Greg...Just last night I was studying the PE I recently received from you, checking the etch with the pages in TFFM...these images helped "close the gap" in my understanding of how the chain pump goes together...I can already see how these virtual images will be a great reference during the overall ship build!

[dvm27]

Yes Cliff, a picture is worth a thousand words. I, of course, am omitting the numerous intermediate photos involved in every step of the building process that Denis has included. I would highly recommend any Swan class model builders to wait until the work is finished as it is as valuable as TFFM texts are for building. 

Edited December 22, 2017 by dvm27
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[PeteB]

These renders are superb - especially the last image with the pump crank handle bearing open - looking at the grain visible under the paint and the slight cast texture on the parts of the metal bearing where it hasn't been machined. Incredible detail beautiful work. Cheers Pete

[herask]

thank you all! much appreciated. I hope you'll like the rest of the renders once they're done. I'm tying to include all the views and angles that might be interesting for model builders, or otherwise impossible to see on a scale model... 

 

Pete, would you believe the materials are a very simple affair? just a color and grain (bumps) textures. I could go nuts with the details, like smudges, leaks, stains, chips, cuts, wear and tear, even wet fingerprints, but that would bring my (or any) computer down to its knees, so generic materials only. glad you like them... 

[aviaamator]

I just love it! And admire!

[Richard Griffith]

Hi Greg, mesmerizing, just awesome. 

Sign me up for the additional photos when ready.

I have started the Vulture (hi Dan) and these will help me along.  

Happy holidays~!                  Duff  

[MEDDO]

These really are amazing!

[shipmodel]

Greg, Denis - 

 

Just found this log and am blown away like everyone else.  I have the books but not the plans.  Can I still purchase the image set when it is done?  If so, I know what I want for next Christmas.

 

Dan

 

[Jaxboat]

Very sick, Jason! Keep up the good work!

Jaxboat

 

[dvm27]

Yes, Dan, it will be available to all, most likely on a thumb drive as these files are huge!

[Jack H]

Nice work Greg,and it is a good idea to separate the design of the ship model from the rendering.As you have such a detailed 3D model, the file will be very large in the end, I estimate at least 1G, unless the model is optimized.

 

Simplify the model and restore the details with a normal map(use alfa map),this is a common technique at present. But it takes a lot of time(to do it ), and maybe it's another choice to improve the performance of the computer.

 

In any case, this will be a grand project. CAD and virtual simulation intervention ship model making, as well as more applications of CNC, may be used by more and more people in model making -- just like many power tools used to replace some manual works.

[Gleep93]

Hi Greg and Denis. I was wondering, will the 3D model be downloadable as a blend file at a certain price or will it only be pictures?

 

Thanks, 

Zach

[herask]

I talked with Greg and David about an idea I have. I would like to make a program where you would be able to walk around the ship, like in a video game. and I would also like to add a feature where you'd be able to select a single part and rotate and view it from all the angles. but that is a lot of work for a single person and might take a while. also, it would largely depend on how heavy the model will be once it's finished, even optimized. might be unusable in the end, at least on lower end computers :-))

 

but if I'm able to pull that off, it would be a great visualization tool for model builders. no promises but I'll definitely give that a go when I'm done with modeling...

[Jack H]

32 minutes ago, herask said:

I talked with Greg and David about an idea I have. I would like to make a program where you would be able to walk around the ship, like in a video game. and I would also like to add a feature where you'd be able to select a single part and rotate and view it from all the angles. but that is a lot of work for a single person and might take a while. also, it would largely depend on how heavy the model will be once it's finished, even optimized. might be unusable in the end, at least on lower end computers :-))

 

but if I'm able to pull that off, it would be a great visualization tool for model builders. no promises but I'll definitely give that a go when I'm done with modeling...

Hi Denis

Your idea is super cool-wondful.

I remember that a member used to use a game engine to make a ship model before, but the effect was not very good at that time.

 

Today, UE4 has an amazing real time effect. It can achieve the effect you imagine.And the software is free (last year).

 

I wanted to do it at first, but I had a crush on CNC, I want to get the true model, so I "over the wall"

 

From the affirmation and expectation of so many members to your work,nice work you have done!

 

[Gleep93]

That would be awesome, my computer would probably explode though

 

Happy modeling,

Zach

[dvm27]

We want to make this CD as accurate and fun as possible but also affordable to everyone. Some of the higher end animations may not run on everyone's computers. We'll have to see how large the files are when finished. But chew on these for now. Denis is a genius!

[Maury S]

WOW!

Maury

[tlevine]

Fantastic renderings.  Let me echo Greg's comment last month.  If one is considering starting a Swan class, hold off construction until they are available.  

[Gleep93]

Those cannons look beautiful. It’s coming along great!

 

Nice Job,

Zach

[gjdale]

Amazing!

[DocBlake]

Wow!  Just awesome.

[Bob Legge]

Great teaching tool, excellent work.

Bob.

[mtaylor]

Just wow....   

[Ben752]

Looks fantastic Greg!

 

Will there be anyway to see measurements in the 3D model?  

 

I hope the Hornet contract was useful.  

 

Looking forward to getting this to help with my future Atalanta build.

[Mirabell61]

Fantastic rendering work Greg,

 

Nils

[DBorgens]

A masters work indeed!

 

[Sailor1234567890]

Do Cutty Sark next.

[MEDDO]

Every time I look at this I am more amazed at the skill involved.  

[dvm27]

Just to be clear this is the work of Denis Rakaric, on behalf of Admiralty Models. I believe his work ranks among the best in the world!