Modelling Practice, Ideas/ Advise Wanted.

Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
in NS Customization
I'm pretty good at using AutoCAD to make 3d models. Does anyone have something that I could use to hone my skills. I'm looking for something decently simple right now. Thinking along the lines of a simple rifle, mine, or hand grenade. I'm really just looking to get into making these models. And yes I do use AutoCAD, what does everyone else use to make the models themselves.
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  • PhycoPhyco Omnipotent Join Date: 2003-12-24 Member: 24730Members
    dont think autocad can make models

    ive been using it for 2 yrs at school in drafting and have tried but u cant make one to the best of my knowledge

    it would be good for concetps

    go for milkshape or 3ds
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  • Dorian_GrayDorian_Gray Join Date: 2004-02-15 Member: 26581Members, Constellation
    I use 3dsMax 6, got it through a university for $20. They have site licenses for their computers and for staff to use at home. My dad's on staff, so all you pay for are the discs and the license, which is dirt cheap when a unversity buys several thousand. But if you can't get Max, go with Milkshape. I prefer Max, especially since you can get the Brazil Renderer, which makes spectacular renders. Oh, and I prefer the interface too. But if you've never used Max, you won't be spoiled by it, and Milkshape shouldn't be too bad. It's shareware, $20 or something to buy.
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  • ChronoChrono Local flyboy Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18989Members
    ive seen people model with autocad its doable i use 3dsmax you could use milkshape too or lightwave or maya even plenty of programs out there <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo--> check the stickies in the customization and help subforum you should get plenty of help in there
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  • PhycoPhyco Omnipotent Join Date: 2003-12-24 Member: 24730Members
    but brazil isnt free

    unless u got that cheap 2 >_<
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  • Billy_SilverfishBilly_Silverfish Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15688Members
    Milkshape is a great starting point, even if your course gives you access to fancier packages at lower prices than usual. Its interface is ridiculously simple to use, for a beginner it delivers great results, and comes with a free 30-day trial ($25 to register after that).
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  • Dorian_GrayDorian_Gray Join Date: 2004-02-15 Member: 26581Members, Constellation
    There's Brazil Rio, which is free but only does 512x384 renders (max size). And no support. But aside from that, its the same as far as I can tell.
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  • DrfuzzyDrfuzzy FEW... MORE.... INCHES... Join Date: 2003-09-21 Member: 21094Members
    The <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20223' target='_blank'>stickies</a> never hurt to be read either
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  • BAshhBAshh Join Date: 2003-08-26 Member: 20222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    autocad is fine for modelling and might be best for you, but do you have Autodesk? If so you'd want to get yourself a copy of <a href='http://www.milkshape3d.com' target='_blank'>Milkshape</a> and use both, because Milky can import autodesk and autodesk is a bit easier than autocad (ive used both). Then you can use milkshape to actually compile your model. If you dont have autodesk and cad cant export as an autodesk file or whatnot, you might want to learn milkshape for it's a great tool for it's price and even with using 3dsm some use milkshape to import/export/compile their models. It's worth the $25.
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  • ChronoChrono Local flyboy Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18989Members
    by autodesk dont you mean 3ds?
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  • PhycoPhyco Omnipotent Join Date: 2003-12-24 Member: 24730Members
    no there is a program called autodesk taht is shipped with autocad

    dunno wut it is cuz the crappy school comps freeze when it gets opened
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  • ChronoChrono Local flyboy Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18989Members
    autodesk is the company that distributes the codes for 3dsmax (i think)
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  • CaptainChetCaptainChet Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15737Members, Constellation
    there is a free version of brazil.
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  • Omega_DeathOmega_Death Sith apprentice to a box of Cereal Join Date: 2003-08-06 Member: 19042Members
    Sounds good, I've been looking at 3dmax but haven't gotten around to working with it. Thanks.
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  • BAshhBAshh Join Date: 2003-08-26 Member: 20222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <!--QuoteBegin-chrono5454+Apr 22 2004, 08:06 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (chrono5454 @ Apr 22 2004, 08:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> autodesk is the company that distributes the codes for 3dsmax (i think) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    yes but there IS a program called AutoDesk. It's an easier program to use than autocad. I've used both
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  • DrfuzzyDrfuzzy FEW... MORE.... INCHES... Join Date: 2003-09-21 Member: 21094Members
    ment for making house blueprints i think.
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