Converter for Q2 Models to any standard 3D file format

[Yendor]

Does anyone know how I can get ANY item from Q2 into a standard 3D file format, like STL, etc.?

Anything from the game, from a player or weapon model, to a map!

We just got a uPrint 3D printer - the reason for this question should be obvious!

[themuffinman]

Milkshape 3D is pretty good for the models, although it comes as a trial version for 30 days.
QuArK (which is free) converts almost anything but is a pain in the ass to use.
If you want something more advanced, get Autodesk 3Ds max (costs an arm and a leg though!)

[The Happy Friar]

blender can import md2 models i think.  Then you can export to whatever you want (obj, ase & lwo seem to the the standard)

[beanstorm]

I just looked in Milkshape and there`s only a SLT. Will autocad DXF work?
If so, I put a BFG here:http://dancemasterentertainments.com/Milkshape models/bfg.dxf
 
Im guessing you have a uPrint 3D printer at work, or are you minted? 

[Jay Dolan]

You'll have to hunt down the .md2 importer plugin for Blender, but yes, you can certainly load up .md2.  Exporting to .obj should be pretty straightforward, but bear in mind that some of the more "standard" model formats like .obj don't support animations.  So be prepared to lose that info if you need to convert to .obj.

[The Happy Friar]

if he's using a 3d printer I don't think he'll need animations. 

[Yendor]

Nice... thanks for all the info!  I'll try Quark, since it's free and no, I'm mot minted - the printer is at work.
Stay tuned!

~Yendor

[beanstorm]

Wow thats some printer!  What do you use it for at work?

[Yendor]

We use it to prototype parts and gears - it works quite well for that.  Much faster than doing the whole 5-axis CNC machining process!