need advice for modeling chair

[voltron7]

Hi, I tried to make one of these in the past with mediocre results. Really I'm looking for suggestions as to making this chair using 3ds max. I don't have Rhino or CAD here. The chair is an educational seat from a company called VS. It is called the Pantoswing.
My biggest problem has been the seat body...Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

[studioDIM]

Poly-modelling all the way.
At least, that's how i approach these models, and generally it gives me the best results...

Lele

[voltron7]

Thanks LeLe, I'm just getting a start now...we'll see how it goes...

[studioDIM]

There are some really really good tutorials on polymodelling in max...
Try and search for an Audi Tutorial.
Aside from making me feel utterly useless, it taught me a great deal of how to go about the max poly object for best results and quick editing...

Lele

[voltron7]

Thanks again LeLe, searching now...well on this site I must look through too many posts so I'll look elsewhere

[Dynedain]

Look in the tutorials that come with max, particularly the spaceship and character stuff... that will give you a great intro to polymodeling.

[voltron7]

Thank you both, I've found that Audi tutorial and it's very informative. Looking over the Max tutorials, too. The making a soldier one seems good, so far. Thanks