Depends on how accurate you need to get.  I personally like accuracy and think the 2 best options are...   Polyline solids applied to the surface or multiple walls and material regions set to cut finish layer.  Maybe check this thread out...   P.S.  I think it's important to understand how that style of siding typically works.  The panel layout is pretty much always designed around the particulars of each individual structure and even each individual wall.  Without giving ca