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4 Modeling in 3ds Max: Part II - Creating the Thruster - Using Lathe for the Thruster Shape - Creating the 3D Object for the Thruster Detail - Making the Wheels - Creating the First Wheel - Placing the Wheels - Getting a Handle on Things - Creating the Path - Creating the Shape - Editing the Loft Object - Adding Detail - The Essentials and Beyond - ch. 3 Modeling in 3ds Max: Part I - Building the Red Rocket - Creating Planes and Adding Materials - Creating the Body - Smoothing the BodyĪdding Detail to the Rocket Body - Creating the Wheel Well - Creating the Control Panel - Creating the Back Wheel Axle Assembly - Further Body Work - Hold On to Your Seat - The Essentials and Beyond - ch. 2 Your First 3ds Max Project - Starting to Model a Chest of Drawers - Ready, Set, Reference! - Ready, Set, Model! - Modeling the Top - I Can See Your Drawers - Modeling the Bottom - Creating the Knobs - Editing the Profile - Copying the Knob - The Essentials and Beyond - ch.

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