Remade Rheinland Cruiser

[Hades]

Last night, when messing around with the Hessian BS, I noticed that, well, the old vanilla models are rather outdated, so I figured 'why not remake some of the models', so I started with the Rheinland Cruiser.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/HL.../rmcruiser1.png
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/HL.../rmcruiser2.png

After I had completed the mesh, I came to realize how shoddily optimized and constructed the vanilla models actually are, as the vanilla RM cruiser mesh had 5000 triangles and my new model only has around 400 more, and has many more details. Not only this, but texture usage seemed to be a bit on the obscene side. Also, my mesh has 4 separate parts, the vanilla model has over 50.

So basically, I wanted to know what you guys think of the remade RM cruiser and the concept of doing something similar for the rest of the vanilla models (basically a model upgrade project of sorts), as well if Discovery devs would want to implement them (I wouldn't want to do something for Disco that doesn't get in, afterall).

EDIT: Also, I was wondering about the feasibility of a uvmap for ships (one texture, has the benefit of looking better and allowing better performance)