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Graf Paper · 07-17-09, 12:19 AM

There are actually many free 3D modeling apps, most released under some sort of open source license (GPL, MIT, BSD, etc.)

Wings3D is probably the best overall for beginners but has enough features to allow for even complex model building for SH3 and SH4.

Misfit3D is another one that is similar to Wings3D.

Blender 3D is the 900-pound gorilla of free 3D apps. It's even been used to produce theatrical-release quality animated movies. More extensions and scripts than there's room here to list!

DAZ 3D, is commercial freeware. They rely on the sales of add-on content to generate income for the company, so be prepared to get a few adverts each month in your e-mail box. They do offer some free stuff, though.

You might want to texture your models, so here's two free graphics apps:

GIMP, is the open-source community's answer to Photoshop. Although not as slick and polished as Adobe's flagship product, it is capable of doing a dizzying array of edits, enhancements, and effects with the same powerful features many people shell out $799 or more to have with PS.

Project Dogwaffle is a commercial graphics/animation app that has a full-featured freeware version, using the older engine from the previous iteration (v1.2) but it is still able to do impressive and detailed work.

Just Google for those names and you'll be ready to start working away at that u-boat/Bismark hybrid in no time!

Anyone else got any freeware or open-source gems they want to contribute?

07-17-09, 12:19 AM	#3
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	There are actually many free 3D modeling apps, most released under some sort of open source license (GPL, MIT, BSD, etc.) Wings3D is probably the best overall for beginners but has enough features to allow for even complex model building for SH3 and SH4. Misfit3D is another one that is similar to Wings3D. Blender 3D is the 900-pound gorilla of free 3D apps. It's even been used to produce theatrical-release quality animated movies. More extensions and scripts than there's room here to list! DAZ 3D, is commercial freeware. They rely on the sales of add-on content to generate income for the company, so be prepared to get a few adverts each month in your e-mail box. They do offer some free stuff, though. You might want to texture your models, so here's two free graphics apps: GIMP, is the open-source community's answer to Photoshop. Although not as slick and polished as Adobe's flagship product, it is capable of doing a dizzying array of edits, enhancements, and effects with the same powerful features many people shell out $799 or more to have with PS. Project Dogwaffle is a commercial graphics/animation app that has a full-featured freeware version, using the older engine from the previous iteration (v1.2) but it is still able to do impressive and detailed work. Just Google for those names and you'll be ready to start working away at that u-boat/Bismark hybrid in no time! Anyone else got any freeware or open-source gems they want to contribute? __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.