Howdy LTCFisher!
I use GMAX... its a Modeling program not a cad program and its free for the download at...
www.Turbosquid.com/gmax...its got a steep learning curve to it but once you know it you can do anything but render.
I have been useing Gmax and 3DsMax for about 15 to 20 years now so I am reluctant to change (to my Daughters shrigin! HAHAHAHAH
we bought the Maya 7 Modleing program , for our software business a few years back and I still like Gmax better... unfortionately ! hehehehe
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Bob.......