Topic: Request for an antenna

Well, since I know squat about 3D modeling, I need some direction/help here. All I need is a simple tower-shaped antenna (something like one of these).

I've searched a bunch of "free 3D models" sites (by no means all of them yet), and it seems like I've found just about everything except some kind of tower.

How much trouble would it be to try and make one myself? Are there any free tools to do simple models in? I've got Blender installed (had it for a long time) but I've never done anything with it. I've also played with Google Sketchup for a few minutes.

In the end, I need something that I can convert into a DirectX .x mesh file. I've got a utility to convert .3ds files to .x, but I don't have 3D Studio Max, so I'm stuck trying to find free models online...

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Anyone just want to create one for me?

Thanks,
LF

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Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistinguishable from a feature.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=blender+directx+mesh+exporter&btnG=Search

http://www.pixel2life.com/tutorials/blender_3d/

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(Edited by reisio on 06-07-2007 04:50)

search the FAQ and Archives?

[edit - reworded double post]

(Edited by velvetrose on 06-12-2007 11:04)

checking the faq, archives and search, i found these:

in the faq
What software do I need to create 3D graphics?

checked the free links and those are now current

(Edited by velvetrose on 06-12-2007 11:33)

Thanks velvetrose, I hadn't searched the FAQ, just didn't think about it at the time.

After a quick glance through the archived threads and another short search, it looks like it's somewhat more complicated than I was hoping But then I guess I kinda saw that coming.

I've got several pages bookmarked now, so when I get some more time I'll start hacking away at something and see how it turns out.

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Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistinguishable from a feature.

Not sure if you would be interested in this Lord_Fukutoku but as I've just received an email from DAZ informing me that Bryce can now be downloaded for free at Download.com.
I thought it would be rather churlish of me not to pass it on.

::tao:::: ::cell::

Cool, thanks Tao. I'll have a look see at it when I get some spare time.

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Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistinguishable from a feature.

Not only bryce 5... but if you do some poking arond and follow the links and you have a DAZ account (or make one) they have several other download directly from their site including, Studio 1.3 and alot of Bryce content items.

(Edited by fairyanna on 12-24-2014 09:25)

I need your advice about my new project. I created a shopping mall and I want to use people cutouts in this.
I'm waiting for ideas...








imran

(Edited by lizamare on 04-18-2015 10:00)