Graphic Tools 3d - Anybody

Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.

http://www.blender.org/

It's be out there for a long time. Rivals those paid for programs. If you ever wanted to try 3d, but did not have the money or resources, then by all means get Blender. You don't need a super computer to run it. Uses less resources than PhotoShop. It has tons of tools so it may look a little scary.

I would suggest if you do not have Python installed on your pc read and get it here. http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Manual/Installing_Blender
Even if you do not use Blender it won't hurt to have Python. When installing it you can have it compiled for speed. If you write in Python you may not want this option.
Install Blender Have Fun.

 

Thanks for the link Ishkey.

I would love to do that 3D stuff but alas, I don't have the patience. Also looks like some heavy mathematics involved in the creating process which would definitely numb my lil' brain.
Hubby uses a 3D program to make trains although I'm not sure which program he has, I just know it wasn't cheap. I'll show him that Blender link, anything FREE is good!

Cheers
CP