http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=5318&th=1147#msg_5318
I'm a digital art hobbyist who has been watching the 3D Printing Press over the last 5 years. WAITING for this moment... but sadly, I think I never thought it would come...

I've got several years of Microstation 2D CAD experience and now that I have found Shapeways, I plan on getting into 3D for fun and profit.

I think I'm going to go with an industry standard, Discreet 3DS MAX for my development, I'll start at Lynda.com for my training for now. But I hope to start developing pieces here soon.

I've quite active online, depending on the day and the mood. Feel free to catch me on twitter.com/randomblink if you are so inclined.

I have NEVER created a 3D model before, but I'm not skeered... I hope to start having fun SOON. If you know where the best place here to learn is? Please point me!!!

Looking to learn, willing to be stupid, and I believe that covers it.]]> randomblink 2009-07-20T21:04:35-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=5330&th=1147#msg_5330 Youknowwho4eva 2009-07-21T12:57:48-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=5388&th=1147#msg_5388 As for programs, Sketchup is easy, though not always as flexible as other programs.
Personally i like 3D studio Max, Its simple, flexible, and if you have materials to work with, easy to learn]]> Dalhimar 2009-07-24T16:55:21-00:00