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Trying to get into 3d modeling again

Zelph

Zelph

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So, now that I'm finished up with my masters, and I'm spending less time crying in the fetal position, I want to get back in to 3d modelling. All my experience was in Milkshape, which hasn't been updated in eons.

I would like to try and learn some of the ins and outs of Blender, as that seems to be the cost-effective option. What are some good basic - and maybe sci-fi specific - modelling tutorials and resources that you guys would recommend?

Texturing and a UV mapping is a whole other beast, but I'll burn that bridge when I come to it.
 
Jetfreak

Jetfreak

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I've been using Blender for a bit, but strictly only as a model converter. Mostly porting newer models as 3ds Max tends to freak out with newer meshes.

Maybe try kitbashing some existing models to get a feel for the program. I think FleetAdmiral01 has some spare Trek models he uses, he's usually at the Armada discord lately.
 
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