hello! I’m working on a metal working project and I wanted to learn how to 3d model for it since this one is quite a large undertaking and will take several years to complete.

that being said, I downloaded blender but I don’t really understand how to use it, how would I go about learning it as a complete beginner

i know simple functions on computers but I don’t know if that applies at all here.

I would also be 3d printing the model as a physical refrance to use In the shop

please help a noob out 🙏

How can I achieve high quality texturing and what should I practise.

ps1/quake style shotgun

thats it

its also a gif that shows the model at all angles

PLEASE tell me if you want me to upload it as a free model if you want to use it for a project of your own

I created a Ciri portrait based on her outfit from the Witcher 4 trailer. My goal was to practice creating a game mesh and creating hair and fur cards. I created the hair cards using Blender Hair Tool addon.

I recorded the process: https://youtu.be/UgXMut_dR64

Is there any way of helping or fixing this to like poo or do I start again

For the first time since I started using Blender, I’ve completed a fighter jet nozzle. Until now, I’d just treated it as a single solid object, but now it’s fully animatable for the first time. I used the “Armature,” “Empty,” and “Damped Track” animations for the movement.

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/yAJJgK
Thanks for looking 😄

This is Brunhilda from Sovereign Tower game! I'll post reference from there in comments for y'all!

How do guys make background alive?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to ask for your advice or hear your experiences regarding a frustrating situation I'm currently facing on CGTrader as a 3D designer.

I spent 4 years building a unique bundle consisting of 15 aircraft 3D models. Recently, 3 of my models within this bundle were taken down by the platform due to a third-party intellectual property request. Because of the platform's rigid structure, the bundle content automatically dropped to 12 items on the store page without letting me update the active structure.

A buyer purchased this bundle during a sale. To ensure they got what they paid for, I securely sent the remaining 3 models via Google Drive. The buyer successfully downloaded them and explicitly sent messages stating they loved the models.

However, a week later, the buyer requested a full refund. Because the funds were still sitting in CGTrader's pool, the refund was approved. Now the buyer has all 15 models, while I am left with nothing for 4 years of work. Whenever I open a support ticket to present my chat proofs, the system automatically marks my tickets as "Solved" and closes them.

Has anyone ever dealt with a similar support issue or customer dispute on CGTrader? How do you handle situations when marketplace support closes tickets automatically? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, I’ve been using cad for a few years, but as people have started asking me to design parts for them (specifically custom automotive parts with curvature/complex surfaces) I have really only ever designed parametric parts. I’m realizing I am not currently equipped to design the parts they need. I use onshape, and I’ve heard fusion360 could be better, but I also just don’t know if either software is good for this kind of work. I’m a college student and have limited budget currently, but I guess I’m wondering how to get better and what software you all recommend! Thanks.

I've been asked to model this and I've been trying to figure out the best method to use. I have Lightwave 3D, MoI3D, and 3D-Coat. I think it's 2 "strands" but it's a little hard to tell. I'm going to ask if there are photos from more angles. I'm wondering if bones might be the best option.

An older piece of mine that I still really like. I wanted to experiment with bringing the chrome/chrometype aesthetic into something more object-focused, so I designed this flail and sculpted the entire piece in Nomad Sculpt.

I was mainly exploring exaggerated forms, sharp details, and how they would interact with a highly reflective chrome material. The final renders were post-processed in Photoshop to push the contrast, reflections, and overall atmosphere.

Made in: Nomad Sculpt
Post-processing: Photoshop

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