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3D and/or CAD for a 13-year-old?
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olePigeon
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Mar 9, 2006, 01:14 PM
 
A colleague of mine has a nephew who's 13. He wants to start making 3D airplanes and robots and stuff on his computer. I really haven't a clue what software a 13-year-old could wrap his brain around.

Anyone have a suggestion for decent beginning software?

Also, would you recommend 3D modeling or CAD software?
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Catfish_Man
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Mar 9, 2006, 02:23 PM
 
Bryce 5 is tons of fun, and not *too* expensive. It's not really all that suited to modeling stuff like you've described though.
     
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Mar 9, 2006, 03:12 PM
 
SketchUp <- Fun/intuitive way to produce CAD, very easy to pick up and can produce quite complex results.

It's probably a tad pricey for a 13 yr old but there are substantial education discounts.
     
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Mar 9, 2006, 04:57 PM
 
Carrara Basics 2 Rocks, its very easy to get into and can produce some fantastic results.

Also comes with lessons to teach you how to model in 3D.
http://www.eovia.com/products/carrar...a3D_basics.asp
     
   
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