Only just read this (guess it's been lurking around the bottom since I joined up) Great read. 3D is always something I've wanted to have a go at, I've dabbled in the past (mainly with strata 3D) but found it slow going (though with a bit of effort I managed to get all I wanted done). Might dive back in when I have a free weekend and try that simple modling app you mentioned above and go from there.
Mainly need it for use with flash at the moment, but who knows where it will go from there
