Simple And Easy To Use 3D Modeling Software?

This is basically just copy/pasted from Yahoo answers, asking here just in case anyone might happen to know of something..

I'm trying to find a simple and easy to use 3D modeling program that will allow me to design a homebuilt R/C car, the only things that will not be custom made by me are the wheels, servos, engine, transmitter and receiver. So that means I need to design everything else, from the frame (I plan on making a tubular chassis for the base, most likely with steel plates to mount everything on) to the steering arms, the body, and even the suspension system.

I don't foresee a need for it past this project, so I'd rather not spend a lot of time learning to use a program.. However since this will be fairly intricate, I need to be able to create a 3D diagram to figure out how it's all going to go together. I need it to have the ability to create curved tubing above all else, since that is what everything will be built around.

I've been Googling for the last couple of hours and have yet to find something to fit my needs.. Either the program is far more complicated than I feel like messing with (where it would take me days at the very least to actually get the hang of it and have everything moving somewhat smoothly) or it's too simple to suit my needs..

I have extensive experience using Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro and Sony Vegas, so these programs aren't out of my scope of do-ability (I could even learn to use the most complicated of the programs, I'd just rather not).

Have you tried blender? http://www.blender.org/
Most other 3d suites require you to pay unless you are a student at Uni, etc.

I'll let you know after class on monday, might have to wait til wed.

Teacher uses something for the 3d modeling for the projects they do, seen them use it just not sure what it is off the top of my head.

If you can get your hands on it, I'd say to try softimage or mud box, they're pretty simplistic in terms of 3d software. Pretty straightforward for making meshes etc.

zbrush is pretty simplistic, maya's alot of fun if you've some patience lol. Other then those i use 3ds max WICKED FUN PROGRAM!!!
also as Razis posted, blender's a great and F.R.E.E. program, pretty easy to use :3

Are you a student by chance? Autodesk provides free student versions of AutoCAD if your school is signed up. Go to www.autodesk.com in the students and educators community. The 3D modeling in AutoCAD 2011 is pretty easy to use.

whats the purpose of building this home made r/c car?


3dsmax, zmodeler, pencil and paper (its not that hard dude)

Something I've always wanted to do.. Not going to be your average R/C car though.. I'm talking about something fairly large and powerful (planning to use a chainsaw engine)

Anyways, I think I got what I need (Google Sketchup) seems pretty straight forward so far, just need to learn how to manipulate the shapes in the way I want/need to.