3-D Modeling Software

[Zalovar]

Has anyone had an experience with or can recommend some 3-d modeling software?

Thanks!

[larryinc64]

I hear Blender is good, Wiggy should be able to help you out better with this though.

[palmer6strings]

Well, I know if you're using a mac, there is some apps called 123Design. I've got them but can't tell you how good they are because I've not really used them.

[Madducky]

Calagari v2.4 and Lightwave 3D are great.

[Thom Grayson]

Blender is super capable, but the learning curve on it is a CLIFF.

Don't expect anything resembling intuitive. At least, that was my experience with it.

[Zalovar]

Thanks for the info guys, this is very helpful!

[wiggy]

What do you want to do/build with it?

[palmer6strings]

Video game themed sex toys!!

[Zalovar]

Hehe, had not thought of sex toys...might be on to something there...

 

Actually, I want to design various items like medallions, statues, ornamental sword guards, etc that can be 3d printed. 

[Ozzy_98]

Video game themed sex toys!!

"Why's that Mario mushroom shaped like that?"

[palmer6strings]

Exactly. Lol. I have a friend that obsessed with Yoshi. So as a joke I wanted to make a Yoshi themed sex toy. Never got around to it though.

[wiggy]

Hehe, had not thought of sex toys...might be on to something there...

 

Actually, I want to design various items like medallions, statues, ornamental sword guards, etc that can be 3d printed. 

Well that rules out software like Maya and such (technically possible, but not the best for this sort of thing).  Rhino is dirt cheap, relatively powerful, and easy to learn.  I use Solidworks, but it's expensive and not quite as simple as Rhino. 

whatever you choose, you'll want something more CAD-based.  Programs like Maya are designed to build more organic shapes and don't rely on the user inputting as much technical data.