Hi patorak, thank you for the advice!   Yes, for modeling, I think I'll invest in ZBrush instead of LW to start with -- judging from the postings in its forum, ZBrush seems less complex to learn.    Plus, the ZBrush folks sculpt their models out of some simple mesh blocks made in their Maya or 3DSMax app. -- they choose ZBrush as their final modeling tool.
So I'm now planning on taking up Vue 5 (and then 6) Infinite and ZBrush, after some spins with their demos.

Best!

3DVim

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