Getting started in 3D Modeling using 3D Studio Max

[IntegraCL]

Hello,
I would like to start modeling cars in 3D Studio Max. However, I have absolutely no idea how to use it or how to create 3D models. I basically have no experience in modeling. Does anybody have any recommendations for books I should get to learn 3D Studio Max? Any help would be appreciated. I'm just getting started in 3D Modeling, you all have inspired me. ops:

[NightEye]

First of al: Welcome to the SMCars Forum
For learning everything about modeling, check the Tutorial section :wink:

[lackadaisical]

good luck with your endeavour,
as for books, I suggest you spend alot of time reading forums and tutorials, i have a couple 3dsm books, and i haven't even touched them.
for something like cars, specialized forums and tutorials are much better than books

[thulme]

I agree with lackadaisical, this forum and it's tutorials are the best on the net. In particular, if cars are your main 3d modeling interest. I myself started out a month ago with 3ds max 6. I have spent most of that time reading this forum and looking for books. Trust me, this forum is as good as it gets. Haven't found a book worth spend 50 bucks on yet.

Find prints and reference for your subject and then read or print every blueprint setup tutorial you can find and then have at it.

Good luck!

[adz]

Yeah these forums are a good source for everything you need to get started. Im just starting out myself and have found the forums very useful. I hope all goes well

[anesthan]

Hi

These forums are xlnt for building cars but you might want to start off building smaller objects in 3dmax if you are very new to 3d.

Anesthan

[geeman222]

hi all i myself is haveing props with modeling a car can any the do me a tutorial on how to build a wing in max 6 plz. i know the basics and have modeled a plane but now i want to move on to cars.plane or box modeling plz help..