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i want to make custom mapmodels, but i don,t know how to use blender. could somebody help?

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Hi gil90.
If you are new to 3D modeling you might want to start with a program that at first is easier to use than blender. Blender is a great 3d program but the interface takes awhile to get use to it. You can make your mapmodels and any animation in blender. You though have to expect a steeper learning curve. Google for Blender tutorials, there are lots of them...

I have posted some information on other programs that you can use for adding content to Sandbox and some tutorials on making mapmodels for Sandbox.

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thanks for the help. what other programs are there?

For newbies to 3D modeling, I recommend Wings3D as the program of choice. It has a simple, clean interface and presents less of a learning curve than Blender. However, I'm not sure if it supports animations. Still, it's great for static models, and a great way of dipping your toe into the Olympic-size pool that is 3D modeling.

Click on the two fourm links I gave you, there is a list of programs listed in one, including Wings3d and the tutorial in the other...

yea i recommend wings3D. if you want to texture it just export it to a format that blender can use (i always use obj for almost everything) and get a tutorial on blender how to texture. Wings3D takes forever to texture

Blender is really hard to get familiar with, but with Wings3d you can jump in and start creating right away -->

http://www.wings3d.com/