Making a buck from 3d file

[wacibaci]

Hi,

I have a 3d cad (3ds or dxf format) drawing which I want to produce a mould from to make body panels. I have purchased the drawing from a 3d artist, so I have no knowledge of 3d cad, but i am willing to learn.

Does anyone know how to produce cross section slices from 3d files. I then intend to print these sections out and cut modeling foam sections, glue together and shape. This appears to be a standard method for producing bucks to pull a mould from.

I want to practice doing this first buy scaling down and building a soap box version for the kids.

Any help or pointers would be appreciative.

Cheers

J