Mastering 3d modeling in 3ds Max: How to model a sailing ship hull using ship plans (part 1)

Опубликовано: 02 Май 2026
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In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a sailing ship hull using ship plans in 3ds Max! 🚢 In Part 1, we’ll cover how to import reference images, scale them accurately to match your model, and understand the essential parts of ship plans. You’ll also learn how to trace body plan lines and position them correctly within the ship hull. Stay tuned for the next steps in this exciting 3D modeling journey.

⌚ Timestamps

0:00 introduction
0:25 How to import a reference image into 3ds max
3:00 How to scale your reference image to match the scale of the object you are going to model
5:33 What is the body plan of the ship and how to trace its lines in 3ds max
11:05 How to arrange the lines of the body plan into their correct position in the ship hull

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