building ship concepts prior to alpha release

[esster 7]

dear fellow builders, im wondering about a good place(software/website) to build ship concepts before any release of the game (alpha, beta or otherwise)

(if theres a topic already dedicated to this, i deeply apologize. i checked best that i could)

[MinerMax555 97]

Personally I use MagickaVoxels for for making concepts. It's easy to learn, free and comes with a built-in renderer

[esster 7]

thank you ill check that out

[Vyz Ejstu 664]

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For a more advanced, but definitely more rewarding software, I would recommend Blender and SketchUp. 

 

Both are somewhat tasking to learn, but they are definitely worth the trouble. With enough practise and guidance, you will be able to use either or both software to make professional designs and astounding pieces of art. 

 

Cheers.

"

[Terawa 7]

Another one would be Fusion 360, which is also free (for student's and small businesses), but like Aetherios said it requires some practise. Here's one guide to possibly get you started.

[Haunty 622]

I like to use Space Engineers creative mode

[yamamushi 2229]

I like to use Zbrush, it takes a few hours to learn, though.

 

[Yuri Pridestar 7]

I like to use Zbrush, it takes a few hours to learn, though.

 

 

You can also get a lighter weight, but free, program called Sculptris from the same people who make ZBrush:

http://pixologic.com/sculptris/

[Atlas5 22]

here is my first ship design working in 3D Studio Max

[ATMLVE 637]

The poor guy got different answers from every single poster. How is he supposed to pick any of these with so many to choose from!

 

BTW I use SolidWorks.

 

I guess the best answer is: pick any of them, they're all good.

 

 

P.S. don't pick SolidWorks for spaceship modeling.

[Kikinjoy 1]

I know you already have plenty of recommendations but as Aetherios [/size] said sketchup is the bomb. That is what I am personally using to design ships pre realease. 

[wizardoftrash 311]

I'm personally a fan of building mockups in Starmade (as its a bit more user friendly and less buggy than space engineers these days)

[CosmicDragon 31]

Real life pencil and paper, I have tried blender and sketchup but I get more done on paper.

[AccuNut 57]

I am learning to use blender, but all of my ideas begin as pencil sketches too.

[Robert_Brightstar 16]

Use Lego blocks for a physical look or use Minecraft for that blocky look.