Modelling
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Modelling basics
What modelling programme(s) do the community use? See #Programmes.
Which one do you recommend? It depends on which programme do you get used to the best. You may try as many as you can, so you could see which one better fits your preferences. Some say TrueSpace is simple but sometimes annoying. What is sure you will need it to set the Default Hierarchy using this programme.
What does a FreeSpace model consist of?
Your FreeSpace model must have one main body, which is basically the ship itself, other subobjects must be turrets or radar dishes.
Default Hierarchy
One-part turret
Multi-part turret
Radar dish
Level of Distance (LOD)
Debris
Typical mistakes
Programmes
Caligari TrueSpace
3D Studio Max
GMax
Rhino 3D