What CAD system would be best?

[vrichard]

I have been designing models for several years but have always drawn them by hand. I am now thinking about trying a CAD system to complete my next project due to the size . What would be the best basic system to use for this ?

Any help anyone can give would be great.

Duane

[f700es]

I have been designing models for several years but have always drawn them by hand. I am now thinking about trying a CAD system to complete my next project due to the size . What would be the best basic system to use for this ?

Any help anyone can give would be great.

Duane

What kind of models? What are their purpose? Game, production, concept or machine parts? There are so many 3D model applications that it is almost too many to list?
AutoCAD
3D Max
Rhino
Maya
XSi
Lightwave
Inventor
VectorWorks................

Got any examples that were scanned and that you could share? Take care

[duane]

am looking in to a B24 with a wingspan of around 180". just want something easy to use. thanks for the advice.

[f700es]

am looking in to a B24 with a wingspan of around 180". just want something easy to use. thanks for the advice.

Rhino is good for precision but 3D Max, Maya, XSi, Lightwave and such are a little easier to model in. You can get either DEMO versions or Learning versions of all of these. Good luck

Here is a link to a B24 blueprint to use as a reference.
http://www.suurland.com/blueprint_x....or.gif&id=9522

[duane]

thats great thanks for all the help . The pictures are going to be a great help.

[f700es]

thats great thanks for all the help . The pictures are going to be a great help.

Well for payment you have to post your results! Well if you want to share that is Good luck!

F7

[duane]

Will do that's a promise . If i get stuck i will shout .