jhusthead: I did not think I could do it, either. I mean, before I started this, I'd never modelled anything more complex than a wine glass, for crying out loud. But, as it turns out, this was exactly the right project for me to learn modelling by, because it keeps me motivated. A sports car or a space ship just wouldn't cut it for me.

So my advice would be: if you think you're stubborn and crazy enough, just start a model and fight your way through the initial jungle of disappointments. Then keep at it. Personally, I expect this particular girl to keep me company for most of this year. It's been 3 months since I've started and her arms and legs still look like rubber tubes. And I haven't even begun thinking about texturing or rigging her.

About hair: yeah, maybe it's time for that now... :-)

-- I'm not mad at you, just Westphalian.