Modeling- everything about it.

[AdinX]

Warning: there's an intro after this because I'm a talkative friend, if you wanna get straight to modeling skip the first section and look for the big bolded "modeling!"
Hi forums 
Most of you know me, if not then eh, your loss. Those that do know me probably know I'm Psp's co-host for his City RPG and a big player in the mini empire scene (when I can)

Recently my life has sort of been in a turn around and I'm sort of thinking about a lot of different things; I have a new girlfriend, I've taken up numerous new hobbies, I'm much more active, my diet is improving, my acne is clearing up, etc etc. But even then, I still find myself at home often (17 and nowhere to go, oh well), and I'm frequently on blockland working on SOMETHING, most of the time for someone else.

During a quiet walk I thought over all of the things I do and enjoy, ranging from sports to art, so on and so forth, and it kinda just occurred to me; I had so many plans for modeling, but I just never... Well, started.

MODELING!

I would like to take up modeling, maybe even with time work with others for mods, or just show off stuff in the gallery. I really just want something semi-productive to do (an actual skill of sorts), and this kinda just seems like something I can relate to. But of course, starting something new is never easy, but lucky lucky me, I have an entire community at my disposal, some of which who do model.

QUESTIONS!

1.) what kind of applications do you guys use?
2.) what would you reccomend for a beginner modeler?
3.) what's a good way to practice modeling?
4.) given that I stick with it and become good, IF I do, are there BETTER modeling applications?
5.) are there certain techniques or tips you might have for a beginner?
6.) is it possible to make a whole model (for instance, replicate a blockhead), then add a second model to it? (armor, weapons, etc)
7.) is it possible for a model to move? (I'm assuming it is because of the reload animations on some gun add-ons)
8.) anything extra you think is helpful

Thanks guys, I appreciate any contributions anyone shares. 

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[indyjones]

Add 'BenGrapevine' (look for bobby lee holding a black kid doll) on Steam and I'll answer questions for you

[ultimamax]

1. I'm also a beginner, I use Blender. It's pretty easy once you know the simple stuff like subdivide, loop/cut/slide, and the binds.
2. Blender has seemed easy.
3. Set goals. Model a chair. A table. A gun.
4. No idea.
5. Make em purty.
6. no idea
7. Yes you can model animations.

[RedGajin]

there is a model topic in the creativity section
js

[Buu]

I wish I could get milkshape, wings3d doesn't run smoothly anymore

However I heard anim8or has some good aspects, is it worth downloading?

[fred da kiko]

I wanted to model but i wasn't skinny enough.

[Buu]

I wanted to model but i wasn't skinny enough.

sell your soul to the devil

it worked for many celebrities

[fred da kiko]

sell your soul to the devil

Hey it worked for many celebrities

I cut my liver out to be skinnier.

[RagnaTheBroedge]

do not collect $200

[Buu]

I cut my liver out to be skinnier.

Ouch

[AdinX]

do not collect $200

Do not pass go

Yeah sorry, hadn't realized that existed, though looking through it appears to be more of a galler-
Huh. Creativity category. Hm.
Nonetheless, I could've asked there, your right.

Add 'BenGrapevine' (look for bobby lee holding a black kid doll) on Steam and I'll answer questions for you

Uncleben<3 you old perv you, I need to sig your request for pics of my gf, it's too funny :P
I'll add you tomorrow stuff, it's today already. 1:34 am.
Derp

[Buu]

i left to download research and you didn't answer my question

I wish I could get milkshape, wings3d doesn't run smoothly anymore

However I heard anim8or has some good aspects, is it worth downloading?

[AdinX]

i left to download research and you didn't answer my question

If that's directed at me, I wouldn't know. Ive always heard good things about milk, so I'd assume that's better

[TheKhoz]

1.) Milkshape 3D
2.) Blender
3.) Do it
4.) Unless you are willing to pay the $3,000 for an autodesk program, just stick with Blender.
5.) Personally ask a bunch of people this question and you will get some pretty good advice.
6.) You can mount 2 models to a blockhead. So that would be like a head armor piece and a body one.
7.) Yes, a very good thing to do

[Xinakam]

Milkshape is an incredibly easy program to use for beginners, but it lacks many of the useful features that Blender provides, such as protruding faces. You have to make each adjustment manually. Find someone who knows how to use blender and ask them to teach you. If you still can't quite understand it, try Milkshape.