In this tip tutorial for 3ds max, we’ll start to discover some old and newer modeling features. We’ll take a look at basic feature as spline shape modeling, lathe modifier, smoothing group basic manipulation and connect compound object to create a simple cup of tea. We’ll use spline and lathe to create the cup body, then we’ll use loft to create the handle and last step will be connecting these 2 parts to create the final cup of tea using connect compound object understanding how to use it and to obtain a better result.