Intro to Maya: Lesson 3 / 10 - 3D Modeling your first model
Channel: Maya Learning Channel
Date: 2018-11-29

In this tutorial, I walk you through creating your very first polygon model.

Check out the whole series! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD8E5717592CF5C26

Files used: https://areadownloads.autodesk.com/wdm/maya/htm_maya101_rocket.zip

Note: In Maya 2023, Booleans have changed a bit.  To use them as this video shows, do the following:
1.)  When using the Union command, click the small square icon next to the tool to open the options window.
2.)  Set "Input object display" to "Hidden"

00:00 - Introduction and model breakdown
00:40 - Transforming a primitive sphere (using the Toolbox)
00:54 - Adding a booster (using Component Mode)
02:35 - Adding a porthole (adding divisions to an object)
04:52 - Adding a nose cone (using Soft Select)
07:00 - Adding fins (using Deformers)
11:10 - Duplicating the fins around the rocket