Some progress updates. I have finished laying out D Deck and C Deck. One thing I've noticed is that Cunard likes to go all out when it comes to public spaces - the Aquitania was probably the most magnificent of the Edwardian liners, even being nicknamed "The Ship Beautiful". If other ships of the time were floating hotels, Aquitania would be a floating palace. However, those large public spaces came at a cost, and many of Aquitania's cabins are on the small side, as can be seen in the C Deck layout. The Olympic and Titanic, on the other hand, hold the distinction of having very large cabins for the time.
Looks like some good progress. I was going to say that I'm particularly fond of Aquitania, but then I realised that I could probably say that about all of the four-funnel liners! You're making me want to revisit and fit out my Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse build...
To commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, I made some screenshots of the interior using SEUS shaders and Soartex.
View from the forecastle:
Grand Staircase:
1st Class Lounge:
1st Class Smoking Room:
Cafe Parisien:
A Deck Promenade:
The Boilers:
Engine Room:
Turbine Room:
The Dynamo Room - here the engineering crew bravely made its last stand, keeping the ship's lights and telegraph going until the ship broke apart. None of them were among the survivors:
Well, I've run into some problems on B deck. 1m^3 blocks can eat up a lot of space on a 1:1 build, making it necessary to delete smaller rooms some of the time. I've had to do that with 3rd and 2nd class, but never with 1st class. Unfortunately, it looks like Cunard decided to make some very small single person cabins. Like seriously small...around 5'x8', or hardly bigger than a twin bed. Because of this, I had to delete 6 staterooms closets. So, it wont be as accurate as I had hopped, but it is a minor detail, and most of the presentation goes into the public spaces anyway.
Hey, Rodant, before everything you have amazing boats eheh
I would ask you if I can work with you, I want so much to help you, and I can build a few planes, and pirate ships, nations ships so far. Like man-o-wars. If you don't want to pay host we can simply use a no-ip server. eheh. Congratz
Just to show that I'm still working on the Aquitania. She's more far enjoyable to work on than homework, but getting good grades is rather important, so I work on her when I can. The forward B deck cabins are tiny, but as you go aft, some of the suites are as large as small houses, complete with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms and verandahs. She was a very fine ship, if you had the money.
Work is slowly progressing; I've just finished the A deck. All that's left is the boat deck and final details.
And here's a view of the two deck high first class smoking room:
It's a shame that the Aquitania has largely been forgotten by history, as she was one of the finest ships ever built. Minecraft will never do her justice, so I have included some drawings I used to reference some areas of the ship.
E Deck layout:
Aquitania's Olympic-size swimming pool (Actually, a bit larger and much nicer than what the Olympic class had):
Cutaway views of the Titanic and Mauretania:
Some progress updates. I have finished laying out D Deck and C Deck. One thing I've noticed is that Cunard likes to go all out when it comes to public spaces - the Aquitania was probably the most magnificent of the Edwardian liners, even being nicknamed "The Ship Beautiful". If other ships of the time were floating hotels, Aquitania would be a floating palace. However, those large public spaces came at a cost, and many of Aquitania's cabins are on the small side, as can be seen in the C Deck layout. The Olympic and Titanic, on the other hand, hold the distinction of having very large cabins for the time.
D Deck:
C Deck:
Looks like some good progress. I was going to say that I'm particularly fond of Aquitania, but then I realised that I could probably say that about all of the four-funnel liners! You're making me want to revisit and fit out my Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse build...
*Gasp* Teach me, how to make boat bases.
To commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, I made some screenshots of the interior using SEUS shaders and Soartex.
View from the forecastle:
Grand Staircase:
1st Class Lounge:
1st Class Smoking Room:
Cafe Parisien:
A Deck Promenade:
The Boilers:
Engine Room:
Turbine Room:
The Dynamo Room - here the engineering crew bravely made its last stand, keeping the ship's lights and telegraph going until the ship broke apart. None of them were among the survivors:
Could you possibly do the HMS Beagle? (It's Darwin's ship)
The Beagle really doesn't fit the theme. It's a military ship, and not an ocean liner. Not to mention sail ships aren't my area of expertise.
Well, I've run into some problems on B deck. 1m^3 blocks can eat up a lot of space on a 1:1 build, making it necessary to delete smaller rooms some of the time. I've had to do that with 3rd and 2nd class, but never with 1st class. Unfortunately, it looks like Cunard decided to make some very small single person cabins. Like seriously small...around 5'x8', or hardly bigger than a twin bed. Because of this, I had to delete 6
stateroomsclosets. So, it wont be as accurate as I had hopped, but it is a minor detail, and most of the presentation goes into the public spaces anyway.Hey, Rodant, before everything you have amazing boats eheh
I would ask you if I can work with you, I want so much to help you, and I can build a few planes, and pirate ships, nations ships so far. Like man-o-wars. If you don't want to pay host we can simply use a no-ip server. eheh. Congratz
This is so amazing!
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Just to show that I'm still working on the Aquitania. She's more far enjoyable to work on than homework, but getting good grades is rather important, so I work on her when I can. The forward B deck cabins are tiny, but as you go aft, some of the suites are as large as small houses, complete with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms and verandahs. She was a very fine ship, if you had the money.
B Deck complete:
I've been doing some interior work before I start on A Deck. Here is a look at the 1st Class Restaurant:
A peek at the work I am doing on A Deck. This will be the first class lounge.
This is..... amazing. Just make sure not to hit an ice berg.
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do" - Steve Jobs
All of my ships are made with the highest grade of wool block. Guaranteed to be iceberg-proof and only slightly less flammable than the Hindenburg.
Eheheheh...
Progress on the first class smoking room.
Work is slowly progressing; I've just finished the A deck. All that's left is the boat deck and final details.
And here's a view of the two deck high first class smoking room:
It's a shame that the Aquitania has largely been forgotten by history, as she was one of the finest ships ever built. Minecraft will never do her justice, so I have included some drawings I used to reference some areas of the ship.